"Falling Like The Stars" was released in 2019 as the third single from James Arthur's third album You. He described the song as "perfectly representing what I do best," and his fans agree -- the video has since been viewed over 25 million times! On its way to becoming a wedding classic, this love song describes falling hard for someone at the beginning of a relationship, but also looking forward to a future together as a family with children. This version for two-violin and cello trio was originally commissioned for a first dance, but it will also be perfect for weddings, receptions, proposals, cocktail hour, pop concerts, solo & ensemble concerts, and any other occasion where you need to pull at your audience's heartstrings! Full of soaring melodies, dynamic passion, and an underlying driving rhythmic groove, this arrangement is just as much fun to listen to as it is to play. Rated advanced-intermediate only for a number of tricky rhythms that you might want to take a look at beforehand -- otherwise this chart will be playable for students and easily sightreadable for professionals.

"Never Break" was the finale track on John Legend's 2020 album release, Bigger Love. Legend hoped his album would "bring joy and be uplifting" amid the political and social upheaval going on at the time, and the music was indeed well-received by fans and critics alike. Originally commissioned for a wedding ceremony, this arrangement of "Never Break" for two-violin and cello trio will be perfect for weddings, receptions, proposals, cocktail hour, pop concerts, solo & ensemble concerts, and any other occasion where you need to lift your audience's spirits! Full of soaring melodies and dynamic passion, this arrangement is just as much fun to listen to as it is to play. Rated advanced-intermediate for a number of complex, almost improvisational-sounding rhythms in the violin parts; the cello part is more of an intermediate level.

British alternative rock band Keane released "Somewhere Only We Know" in 2004, and its driving beat and beautifully haunting melody made it one of the biggest worldwide hits of the year. To this day, the song remains a favorite for millions of people, bringing on nostalgia and great memories of days gone by. This arrangement for two-violin and cello string trio maintains the urgency, passion, and soaring melodic lines of the original, with beautiful harmonic layers and climactic build - it's sure to give your audience all of the throwback feels! Easily sightreadable for professionals and playable for intermediate students - there's nothing too crazy here.

British singer/songwriter James Arthur came onto the global scene after his victory on the TV show "The X Factor" and has been winning people over with his soulful voice ever since! His song "Say You Won't Let Go" is a beautiful ballad about life, love, and the longevity of relationships, and it has become increasingly popular as a wedding-music staple. Perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hour, and even proposals, this arrangement for string trio (two violins and cello) brings the powerful song to life with just as much passion, soul, and dynamic variety as the original. Playable for advanced-intermediate students and sightreadable for professionals - make sure your cellist and V2 keep a steady beat on the syncopated acoustic-guitar line!


Sarah "Cellobat" Chaffee earned her bachelor's degree in cello performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and is now based in Las Vegas. She currently performs with Aerosmith in their "Deuces Are Wild" residency at The Park MGM Theater on the Las Vegas Strip. Sarah is also the principal cellist in David Perrico's Pop Strings Orchestra, a 14-piece band that performs every Friday and Saturday at Caesars Palace, and she plays regularly for Premiere Wedding Music and Bella Electric Strings. Sarah has performed and recorded with many other artists including Halsey, Disturbed, M�tley Cr�e, Celine Dion, Kygo, Ricky Martin, Sarah Brightman, Il Divo, and Lady Antebellum. She can be found at:
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