Originally inspired by a spiritual, "Stand By Me" was written and recorded in 1961 by famed RandB singer-songwriter Ben E. King. The catchy, soulful tune immediately went to #1 on the RandB charts, and ended up becoming a Top Ten on the Billboard charts twice -- once for its original release, and again in 1986 when it was used as the theme song for a movie of the same name. This song has been deemed "culturally and historically significant" and it has remained one of the most beloved songs in history for decades, so you can't go wrong having this one in your gig books! This Cellobat arrangement for string quartet maintains the fun groove, catchy melody, and joyful feel of the original, while adding in a number of beautiful harmonic and countermelodic layers that put this chart above and beyond the rest! Rated intermediate -- there are some fun syncopated rhythms throughout, but none of the parts go above 2nd position, and this will be playable for students and easily sightreadable for professionals.

Why choose Cellobat Charts arrangements? For any musician who knows what they're doing, the answer is easy: just listen to them. Every freelance musician has thrown hard-earned money away on questionable, error-filled charts by unknown arrangers from weird corners of the Internet. But watch out -- inferior arrangements not only make gigs less enjoyable to play, but they also make your group sound bad to your client and audience, no matter how great your players really are. That's why Cellobat Charts is here: to provide students and working string players alike with high-quality versions of highly requested music. My arrangements are guaranteed to be energetic, fun to play, and enjoyable to listen to, whether or not you're familiar with the original songs. Hear the difference for yourself! Full videos of many Cellobat Charts arrangements are available on YouTube so you know exactly what you're getting. Click "Watch" near the item details at the top of the page for full video of "Stand By Me." Crowd pleasing guaranteed.

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, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Kygo, Ricky Martin, Sarah Brightman, Il Divo, and Lady Antebellum. She can be found at:
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Abensegen, the celebrated Evening Blessing from Humperdink's opera, Hansel and Gretel has been transcribed for string quartet. A simple and beautiful rendering of this impassioned music.

This transcription would be a reflective addition to any quarter pack.

A string quartet arrangement of Henry Mancini's classic Moon River, best known from Audrey Hepburn's performance in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.
This arrangement features lush chords and some harmonically adventurous passages, as well as a solo feature for the viola.

With ten of the most popular pieces for wedding ceremonies, this intermediate-level collection is perfect for aspiring and professional musicians alike. Arranged for string quartet.

Air on the G String
Bridal Chorus
Canon in D
Clair de Lune
The Four Seasons (Spring)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Ode to Joy
Prelude No. 1 from the Well-Tempered Clavier Bk 1
Trumpet Voluntary
Wedding March

Includes all scores and parts.

Johann Pachelbel's most famous composition; this canon is arranged for string quartet. Great for weddings, recitals, graduation ceremonies, parties, and celebrations of all kind.

Includes score and parts.

"Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)" is a 1936 song, with music and lyrics by Louis Prima, who first recorded it with the New Orleans Gang. The song is strongly identified with the big band and swing eras. Several have performed the piece as an instrumental, including Fletcher Henderson and, most famously, Benny Goodman.

This brilliant arrangement for string quartet includes the following parts: Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello.
It is suitable for classroom, repertoire, recital and for a powerful encore.

Score of "10 Christmas Tunes" for String Quartet - Easy/Intermediate level .
Contents titles: 1.Go Tell it on the Mountain - 2. God Rest Ye Merry,Gentlemen - 3.In dulci Jubilo - 4.O Christmas Tree - 5.O Holy Night - 6.O Little Town of Bethlehem - 7.Over the river and through the woods - 8.The Twelve Days of Christmas - 9.Up on the Housetop 10.We Three Kings of Orient Are.

10 easy Christmas Tunes for String Quartet - Easy/Intermediate level .
set of parts: Violins 1&2, Viola and Cello.
Contents titles: 1.Go Tell it on the Mountain - 2. God Rest Ye Merry,Gentlemen - 3.In dulci Jubilo - 4.O Christmas Tree - 5.O Holy Night - 6.O Little Town of Bethlehem - 7.Over the river and through the woods - 8.The Twelve Days of Christmas - 9.Up on the Housetop 10.We Three Kings of Orient Are.