’For those who only know Tolkien via the recent blood-and-thunder films, this song-cycle by Charles McCreery will give a very different angle on the classic saga. Here we find a gentle and ethereal world, where rhythms lilt and words echo. The twelve songs, suitable for choir, evoke a dreamy, water-colour landscape with no harsh sounds, the tunes are singable and in a traditional style that Tolkien would surely have approved…Number Ten, Ent’s Marching Song, is written in 6/8. This would have pleased Schumann who once wrote a march in 3/4! It is a catchy and enjoyable tune.’ - Dr Julia Gasper, LGSM

The sheet music of the complete set of Fourteen Tolkien Songs for Childrens Voices in vocal score (voice parts with piano accompaniment) is available from the online music retailers, Tutti, at: www.tutti.co.uk/sheet-music/tolkien-songs-STMAM-JRRT1-M1 or from: http://www.amazon.com/Fourteen-Tolkien-Songs-Childrens-Voices/dp/1492187534

Music: Copyright � Charles McCreery 2015 Words: Copyright � George Allen and Unwin Ltd. 1954, 1966. From The Two Towers, Vol.2 of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, pp.88-89. Reproduced by permission. Application for permission to record this work or perform it in public should be made to Harper Collins, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8JB, and to St. Maur Music at stmaurmusic@yahoo.co.uk