for SATB and organ Archer's setting of this well-known Christmas text is lilting and buoyant, with a memorable melody and charming organ interludes. Suitable for liturgical or concert use, the carol features great textual variety, building to a rousing finish that is sure to fill audiences with Christmas cheer!

About the Author
Malcolm Archer was educated at King Edward VII School, Lytham, the Royal College of Music, and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he was organ scholar. He studied the organ with Ralph Downes, Gillian Weir, and Nicolas Kynaston, and composition with Herbert Sumsion and Alan Ridout. He is a prolific composer with well over 200 published works, which receive regular performances on BBC radio and TV. Archer was formerly Organist and Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral and is now Director of Chapel Music at Winchester College.

Reviews
Malcolm Archer's setting of This Endris Night is certainly carol-like: a jovial melody in 7/8 time gives the 15th-century words a lift. The composer's great gift for melody and accessible writing for 'ordinary' choirs is everywhere apparent in this jolly carol, which is an enjoyable romp for singers and good fun for the organist. * Gordon Appleton, RSCM, October 14 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780193401648
Author Malcolm Archer
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 18g