Artistry for All
About M&S Music
M&S Music is dedicated to creating artistic choral and vocal music for singers from beginner through advanced. Music educators, publishers, and choral directors praise Matthew and Shelly Armstrong’s musical writing for its thoughtful craft, high usability, and immediate accessibility in educational settings.
Singable Voice Leading
Pedagogical Value
Joyful and Accessible Style
Spontaneous and Communal
Diverse and Engaging Repertoire
Their collaborative writing has established them as a trusted staple in contemporary choral literature, regularly featured by publishers and selected for honor, all-state, and convention choirs.
“Wow. They are just stunning pieces!!! Shelly and Matthew have such an innate sense of musicality that is so inspiring.” - Lee Nelson, Director of Choral Activities - Wartburg College; Lee Nelson Choral Series (ECS Publishing Group)
“…very well-written and beautiful!” -Mark Pope, Minister of Music and Worship at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX
“…take a chance to look through all of these pieces and I think you’ll find them to be well-crafted and to be very usable…” - Mark Lawson, CEO of ECS Publishing Group
“Very effective and moving!" - Sheryl Smith, Henrico, VA - Hanover Men's Choir
2020 American Prize in Composition Finalist - Choral Music Division
“There are pedagogues that are composers. They see a specific need and write something for pedagogical reasons as well as artistic reasons.”
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