Malcolm Archer

Par ARCHER MALCOLM. for SATB and organ or piano With words by the composer, Archer's carol joyfully describes the Nativity story with a lilting melody in 3/4 time. The voices culminate in a powerful unison statement with an angelic descant, all the while underpinned by flowing keyboard accompaniment. Perfect for services and concerts./ Répertoire / Choeur SATB et Orgue ou Piano

Scored for SA Organ and Piano this uplifting anthem by the British composer Malcolm Archer combines two well-known texts that are commonly read at weddings- 1 Corinthians 13:13 â??And now these three remain: faith hope and love. But the greatest of these is loveâ?? and Song of Solomon 8:6-7 â??For love is strong as death. Many waters cannot quench love neither can the floods drown itâ??.Retaining the Organ part of the original SATB version the music perfectly mirrors the message of the texts with melodic vocal lines building to full homophonic textures at the climax.Malcolm Archer: Faith Hope And Love Remain is perfect foruse as part of a wedding ceremony or for a general service or concert.

For congregation and Choir-Malcolm Archer knows a thing or two about writing good melodies and he is on his best form in St Mark's Setting. The congregation sing throughout and there are really interesting optional parts for mixed voices.The new Common Worship texts are included as is a lovely setting of the Lord's Prayer.

A setting for Soloists Choir and Organ-This is a sensuous setting of the Latin text of the Requiem Mass now in its fourth printing. Malcolm Archer is a master of the choral idiom writing marvellous melodies which lodge in the memory. His Requiem isscored for chorus soloists and organ and provides some 40 minutes of fine devotional music.Full score.

Malcolm Archer's The River Of The Water Of Life for SATB and Organ. This attractive anthem demonstrates Archer's gift for melody and structure. Tuneful and appealing it can be used at any time within the Church's year but is particularly suitable during Advent and Easter and at Funerals and Baptisms. A good option for any SATB church choir

Paperback-For SATB and Organ.This lively carol gives a new take on the well-loved Christmas text and provides an enticing alternative to more familiar versions. Including a range of textures from unison to four-part writing this carol will prove an appealing option for many mixed-voice choirs.

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