
Meet Sarah
Composer Sarah Quartel is one of Canada’s most internationally celebrated and widely programmed living choral composers. Known for her fresh, exciting, and chorister-centred approach to music making, Sarah writes in a way that connects singer to singer, ensemble to conductor, and performer to audience.
“Sarah Quartel is a brilliant composer and clinician who sees the world, and singers themselves, more deeply than most. Her pieces have become many of our choir’s favourites, perhaps because her music is a reflection of herself, emitting an energy that draws people in. In just a few minutes with our choristers, Sarah had every eye shining with a new sparkle.”
Zimfira Poloz, Artistic Director
Toronto Children’s Chorus
Compositions
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Featured works
Commissioning
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Latest news
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Podium premiere!
I am excited to be attending Podium 2026, Canada’s national choral conference and festival, from May 14-17 in beautiful Victoria, BC. I once lived in Victoria and it is like a second home to me,…
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London calling
Last March, I took part in a residency with Vox Anima, and I’m very excited to be returning to the UK this March, to join them once again as they welcome VOCES8 for their biennial…
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Music Alumni Award
In September 2025, I had the pleasure of visiting my alma mater, Western University in London, Ontario, and being inducted into the Don Wright Faculty of Music Wall of Fame. I am so grateful for…





