Malcolm Archer

for SATB unaccompanied This setting of Phineas Fletcher's text is gentle and flowing with a lilting descending motif to characterise the 'slow tears'. Archer offers nuanced dynamics and imitative entries in this simple but expressive piece suitable for Easter and Passiontide.

What an opportunity! The complete book of anthems by the hugely talented composer Malcolm Archer. This collection contains more than 50 stunning anthems for a variety of choral uses.Archer's talent for writing forvoices is legendary and the melodies are marvelously singable and rejoiceful with a fine sense of rhythm.There are varied choir settings throughout from Solo voice to full mixed choir. This volume also features anOrgan accompaniment part for both manuals and pedals.

A choral collection by one of the most prolific of English composers of music for the church. Malcolm Archer's talent as a writer for voices is clearly demonstrated in these four substantial anthems taking the sopranos upto top G sharp and frequently calling for divisi voices.

The Stable Carol (Carol of the Stable) by Malcolm Archer. A really beautiful Christmas Carol that will enhance any carol service or Christmas concert.

This is a new original setting of the well-known Christmas text translated from Polish by Edith Reed. With a gentle melody warm harmonies and a graceful organ accompaniment Infant Holy will make a moving feature in any mixed-voice choir's Christmas festivities and is a fresh alternative to the famous Polish carol.

This powerful anthem was first performed at St Paul's Cathedral and is dedicated to victims of torture and those working for their release. With expansive melodies which echo between the vocal lines and rich sometimes astringent harmonies Archer's setting of Psalm 22 for SATB and Organ is poignant yet ultimately hopeful.

Paperback-This is an energetic setting of a traditional text with a memorable tune attractive sequences and exciting climax all in a lilting swing.