Malcolm Riley is a composer and author most associated for his work as a scholar of the work of Percy Whitlock.

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Life and works

Riley was born on 9 June 1960 in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England. Educated at Harrogate High School, he gained an organ scholarship to Christ's College, Cambridge.[1]

His composition, De Temporibus Canticum ('Of the Seasons We Sing'), was commissioned by Cranbrook Choral Society to celebrate the Millennium and gave its first performance in December 2000. Riley was also commissioned to write a celebratory piece to open Maidstone Symphony Orchestra's 100th season, titled "Fairmeadow – An Overture for Maidstone", first performed on 16 October 2010. He has performed at York Minster, Leeds Parish Church, Derby Cathedral,[2] Bridlington Priory[3] and Birmingham Town Hall.^{[citation needed]}.

He was Director of Music at Cranbrook School from 1985–December 2011.^{[citation needed]}

Riley is also the author of two books concerning organist and composer Percy Whitlock. His first, "Percy Whitlock - A Biographical Study" was published to critical acclaim, as was the "Percy Whitlock Companion", a collection of letters and diary extracts of the early 20th-century composer.

He left Invicta Grammar School in Maidstone in July 2017, after 5 years as the leader of the Music Department.

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