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The Riddle Song

I Gave My Love a Cherry (The Riddle Song ["The Twelfth of Never"])

Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1130062 Composed by English Folk Song by way of American Appalachians. Arranged by F. Leslie Smith. Celtic,Children,Folk,Irish,Traditional,Wedding. Score and parts. 28 pages. Sweetwater Brass Press #730439. Published by Sweetwater Brass Press (A0.1130062). The origins of this lullaby can be traced back to 15th-century England. Pioneers from the British Isles brought it with them to the American Appalachians. Written in three verses, its lyrics tell of four seemingly impossible gifts the singer gave my love. The first verse describes each gift: cherry that has no stone, a chicken that has no bone. a story that has no end and a baby with no cryin'. The second verse poses the riddle: how can such items exist? The third provides the answers: A cherry when it's bloomin', it has no stone. A chicken when it's pippin', it has no bone. The story of I love you, it has no end. A baby when it's sleepin', has no cryin'. This Riddle Song has enjoyed somewhat of a revival since mid-20th century, making appearances in various movies, TV shows and recordings. In 1956, Jerry Livingston and Paul Francis adapted The Riddle Song tune, added an original bridge and created new lyrics; Johnny Mathis recorded it as The Twelfth of Never, giving the haunting melody probably its greatest surge in popularity. This arrangement is in G major and opens with an upbeat introduction. For the first statement of the melody, tempo slows and Trumpets alternate the lead. On the second time through, tempo speeds up slightly and tuba takes the lead. For the third, tempo is back to the opening speed and Horn in F plays the melody. On the fourth time through, Trumpets and Trombone frame the tune in a call-and-response form. In the fifth, Trombone takes the lead. In the sixth and final statement, Horn in F and Trombone play melody at half speed while Trumpets play a fairly complicated counterpoint (at what may seem like double speed!). This, until the last phrase (A baby when it's sleepin'), when the melody switches over to Trumpets and Trombone takes the counterpoint. Trumpet 1 plays its A above the staff a number of times. Tuba's lowest note is its F down below the staff. Otherwise, notes for all instruments are well within normal playing range. Because of the recommended tempo, the countermelody at measures 68-83 could be problematic for Trumpets and Trombone and may require a little extra work. Completed in 2022, performance time runs about 3 minutes, 42 seconds. The arranger, Les Smith, will be happy to provide substitute parts (for example, treble clef baritone for trombone) at no charge. He would like to receive your suggestions, comments, corrections and criticisms. For more arrangements by Les, enter Sweetwater Brass Press (without the quotation marks) in the Sheet Music Plus or Sheet Music Direct search box. (Also, purchase of this piece entitles you to your choice of another of his arrangements at no charge; send a copy of your purchase receipt directly to him at lessmith61@bellsouth.net.)

Tolkien Song: 'The Riddle Song'

Tolkien Song: 'The Riddle Song' Choral SATB

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007142 Composed by Charl…(+)

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1007142 Composed by Charles McCreery. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Octavo. 8 pages. St Maur Music #5044457. Published by St Maur Music (A0.1007142). This song is one of a series of Fourteen Tolkien Songs.. A comment on the collection by an Oxford piano teacher:â€˜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.' - Dr Julia Gasper, LGSMA general comment on Charles McCreeryâ€™s music by a violinist and composer in the USA: â€˜Charles McCreeryâ€™s beautifully melodic, intricately textured compositions are infused with classical, romantic and folk idioms.â€™ - Samantha Gillogly The Riddle Song is appropriate for either womenâ€™s or childrenâ€™s voices, and is potentially of interest to anyone who is familiar with the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The vocal part be printed out separately at the end of the full score. The MP3 which plays from this page is of an orchestral version of the song.
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The Blessing Riddle Choral SATB

Choir Sacred (SATB choir) - Grade 3 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-21607 Arranged by…(+)

Choir Sacred (SATB choir) - Grade 3 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-21607 Arranged by Pepper Choplin. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Sacred. Ascension; Benediction; Easter; Funeral; Graduation; Sacred; Spring. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-21607. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-21607). English. Psalm 67, Matthew 19:16-29, John 14:25-3, John 17:1-5, 1 John 5: 1-13.Simply stunning! Pepper Choplin has combined the traditional folk melody commonly known as The Riddle Song (I Gave My Love a Cherry) with new lyrics that convey the promise of Christ's peace. The gently flowing accompaniment beautifully complements the transparent choral texture. An extended amen provides the perfect close to an anthem of transcendent simplicity. As an added bonus, a reproducible songsheet for choir and/or congregation offers an alternate benediction text. Certain to become a favorite of choir and congregation alike!
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The Blessing Riddle Choral 2-part

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-21608 Arranged …(+)

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-21608 Arranged by Pepper Choplin. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Sacred. Ascension; Benediction; Easter; Funeral; Graduation; Sacred; Spring. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-21608. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-21608). English. Psalm 67, Matthew 19:16-29, John 14:25-3, John 17:1-5, 1 John 5: 1-13.Simply stunning! Pepper Choplin has combined the traditional folk melody commonly known as The Riddle Song (I Gave My Love a Cherry) with new lyrics that convey the promise of Christ's peace. The gently flowing accompaniment beautifully complements the transparent choral texture. An extended amen provides the perfect close to an anthem of transcendent simplicity. As an added bonus, a reproducible songsheet for choir and/or congregation offers an alternate benediction text. Certain to become a favorite of choir and congregation alike!
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I Gave My Love A Cherry (The Riddle Song)

Twelfth Of Never The

Brass Ensemble Euphonium,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.780…(+)

Brass Ensemble Euphonium,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.780012 By Nathan Carter. By Jerry Livingston and Paul Francis Webster. Arranged by Graham Boag. Contemporary. Score and parts. 38 pages. Graham Boag #3907075. Published by Graham Boag (A0.780012). This beautiful song was made famous by Johnny Mathis who sung it in 1957. However the melody is actually much older and dates back to there 15th Century. It was an English Folk song called 'I Gave My Love a Cherry' also known as 'The Riddle Song'.This arrangement for British Brass Band remains faithful to the Mathis version, a beautiful melody first heard in the Flugel is then developed and the arrangement moves from an intimate setting to full band. It has rich harmonies and it will be sure to become loved by players and audiences alike.
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The Riddle Song Piano, Vocal and Guitar

Piano, Vocal, Guitar - Early Intermediate - Digital Download SKU: 2S.4251133759570 …(+)

Piano, Vocal, Guitar - Early Intermediate - Digital Download SKU: 2S.4251133759570 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Petro Petrivik. Folk. Score. 4 pages. Soundnotation #4251133759570. Published by Soundnotation (2S.4251133759570). This music book contains the original sheet music of the Folk Song - The Riddle Song - for Piano, Vocals and Guitar. Easy arranged in G major.
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Simple Love (The Riddle Song + A Gift to Be Simple)

Simple Love (The Riddle Song + A Gift to Be Simple) Piano solo

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1200252 By Kathleen Ryan. By Kathle…(+)

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1200252 By Kathleen Ryan. By Kathleen Ryan. Arranged by Kathleen Ryan. Classical,Folk,Religious,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. Indigo Mesa Music LLC #799055. Published by Indigo Mesa Music LLC (A0.1200252). A beautiful medley of The Riddle Song â€” English folk song â€” and A Gift to Be Simple â€” the Shaker hymn, as performed by Kathleen Ryan on her CD A Handfull of Quietness.Appropriate for weddings and church use. Late intermediate level: voicing, arpeggios, left hand crossing over right.This arrangement of A Gift to Be Simple is also published individually.
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The Riddle Song Piano, Voice

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.879235 Composed by Dennis Fr…(+)

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.879235 Composed by Dennis Frayne. Arranged by Dennis Frayne. Children,Concert,Folk,Holiday,Love,Standards. Score. 1 pages. Presto! It's Music Magic Publishing #6036135. Published by Presto! It's Music Magic Publishing (A0.879235). The Riddle Song, an English folk song and lullaby, arranged for early intermediate piano. Includes lyrics and solfege syllables.
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The Twelfth Of Never Orchestra

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.850629 By Donny Osmond. By Jerr…(+)

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.850629 By Donny Osmond. By Jerry Livingston and Paul Francis Webster. Arranged by Kevin Riley. 20th Century,Pop. Score and parts. 86 pages. Kevin Riley #457301. Published by Kevin Riley (A0.850629). The Twelfth of Never is a popular song written in 1956 and first recorded by Johnny Mathis the following year. The title is a popular expression, which is used as the date of a future occurrence that will never come to pass. In the case of the song, the 12th of Never is given as the date on which the singer will stop loving his beloved, thus indicating that he will always love her. Mathis initially disliked the song, which was released as the flip side to his number 1 hit single Chances Are. It was written by Jerry Livingston and Paul Francis Webster, the tune (except for the bridge) being adapted from The Riddle Song (also known as I Gave My Love a Cherry), an old English folk song. Mathis's original version reached number 9 on what is now called the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA in 1957. A version by Cliff Richard was released in 1964 and reached number 8 in the UK. Donny Osmond's version, produced by Mike Curb and Don Costa, was his second number 1 single in the UK, spending a single week at the top of the UK Singles Chart in March 1973. In the U.S. it peaked at number 8.
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