Make we joy now in this fest

ISBN 10: 0193360594 ISBN 13: 9780193360594

Publisher: Oxford University Press Music, 2008

Synopsis

Archer, Malcolm Make we joy now in this fest Composer: Archer, MalcolmPart/Version: Vocal scoreForces or Category: SATB & organDetails: for SATB and organThis is an energetic setting of a medieval text, with a modal feel and lively rhythms. After opening with an unaccompanied melody sung by the sopranos, the music gradually becomes more intricate, culminating in five-part harmony accompanied by a fast-paced organ part. Duration: 3 mins Publication Date: Jun 5 2008 Level of Difficulty: B (easy) BindingPaperback Trim Size:254x178 Number of pages:8

About this title

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.

Review:

Make we joy is excellent Christmas music set t a medieval text (in English and Latin) in brisk compound time. * The Organ, Autumn 2008 *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Music
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0193360594
• ISBN 13: 9780193360594
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 8