Malcolm Archer

John Rutter creates a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere in this new arrangement of the traditional German carol, Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming.

This gentle yet uplifting carol was commissioned for the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, and was first performed during the 2012 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The text, written by the compo...

A newly engraved edition of this vibrant choral work and fully compatible with the Walton Edition full score. There are minor adjustments to the piano reduction to improve playability and the text und...

Carols Of Malcolm Archer

From the collection Epiphany to All Saints for Choirs, this prayer for the feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple is in the style of plainsong and features a flexible time signature.

Archer's setting of Timothy Dudley-Smith's A sound of singing fills the air is joyful and uplifting, with a charming melody and warm harmonies. Heralding the birth of Jesus with its jubilant 'gloria'...

First published in New Oxford Easy Anthem Book, this triumphant anthem features a supportive organ accompaniment and a prominent soprano melody that leads to a celebratory finish. Suitable for ascensi...

Originally published in Epiphany to All Saints for Choirs, the charming melodies in this anthem for Trinity Sunday is enriched by varying textures and an energetic organ accompaniment.

This delightful anthem (with organ) by Louisa Bagot was performed at St George's Chapel, Windsor, and Canterbury Cathedral during the 19th century. It contains verses for SAB and SATB, a Bass aria, an...

This simple, lyrical and affecting carol for choir and organ will be manageable by most groups. Its text is a mini-anthology, including a verse of It came upon the midnight clear. Offprinted from Caro...

With words drawn from an anonymous poem depicting Mary's woeful lullaby to her newborn son, this reflective piece draws the three solo voices from the chorus and situates them away from the main body...

Love Unknown

With lilting rhythms and modal inflections in the harmony, this short, unaccompanied motet celebrates The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Includes an English translation of the La...

The Missa Sanctae Margaretae is a stunning new setting of the Missa Brevis, showcasing Jackson's mesmerizing choral writing. Ideal for use in services and concerts.

This is an arresting and mature major organ work by a composer at the height of his powers. Malcolm Archer has a worldwide reputation as an organist and composer and his affinity for the instrument sh...

Instruments: OrganThe composer, a favourite with our organist customers, has written nine contrasting Variations on the noble tune King's Lynn. This is music for the confident player seeking to showca...

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...

This unique collection approaches Advent afresh, drawing together 52 beautiful and accessible pieces that span the whole gamut of periods, styles, and traditions. Advent for Choirs is the perfect musi...

Setting a text by Timothy Dudley-Smith, this is a charming lullaby with a gentle, lilting melody and warm harmonies. Ideal for Christmas services and concerts. 8 pages.

Archer's innovative setting of this traditional text swings energetically between 7/8 and 6/8, presenting a fresh take on the original tune. This piece offers a dash of cheerful festivity in any Chris...

Archer's innovative setting of this traditional text swings energetically between 7/8 and 6/8, presenting a fresh take on the original tune. This piece offers a dash of cheerful festivity in any Chris...

'There is a flow'r' is a beautifully simple setting of a 15th-century text by the poet and priest John Audelay.

A beautiful, accessible Christmas piece for any program