Partitions Malcolm Archer pour chœur mixte

Skilfully set to tender words by the poet e e cummings, 'I carry your heart', this piece was commissioned by the acclaimed close-harmony group, The King's Men, and was recorded on their album Love fro...

Sing we and chant it sets the text of a well-known sixteenth-century madrigal of the same name by Thomas Morley in a jazz waltz style. This is an offprint from the four-movement work Little Jazz Madri...

This work presents two contrasting yet coherent motets: The joyful 'Confirma hoc Deus', with its jubilant, melismatic motif; and the solemn 'Factus est', which features aleatoric sequences set against...

This tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment. Also av...

In contrast to Lassus's three-part setting of the Adoramus te, Christe text, the heavy texture employed in this five-part work demonstrates a more mature Lassus.

This small-scale work would make a useful repertoire piece, bearing in mind the need to provide compatible items for groups playing the Debussy flute/harp/viola sonata.

This is a vibrant setting of Psalm 148 and ends with a grand organ toccata. This anthem of praise is appropriate throughout the Church's year.

Setting words by the composer, One of these days is an affirmatory piece with pop-inspired rhythms and harmonies. The scat syllables and repeating patterns of the lower parts provide a rich cushion fo...

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...

Carols Of Malcolm Archer

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.

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'...

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

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.

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...