"Viva La Vida" was released by Coldplay as a single in 2008 to immediate critical and commercial success. It went on to become the band's first number one US and UK single, and it won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 2009. With its catchy string hook and upbeat melody, it's no wonder that this song is now a ubiquitous request -- so you can't go wrong with having it in your gig books! This arrangement was originally commissioned for a wedding cocktail hour, but it's sure to be requested for wedding ceremonies and receptions, and will also be great for parties, corporate events, solo & ensemble contests and any other occasion in need of some good vibes. This arrangement for violin and cello duet captures the soul of the original song with its lyrical melody lines, dynamic variations,and driving beat, for a chart that's just as much fun to play as it is to listen to! This is an intermediate level arrangement that will be easily learnable for students and sightreadable for professionals -- there are a few tricky rhythms, but both parts stay in first position throughout.

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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"Tammy" is a popular song with music by Jay Livingston and lyrics by Ray Evans. It was published in 1957 and made its debut in the film Tammy and the Bachelor. It was nominated for the 1957 Academy Award for Best Original Song. "Tammy" is heard in the film in two versions. The one that became a number one hit single for Debbie Reynolds in 1957 is heard midway through the film, and was a UK No. 2 hit single in the same year. The version that used for the film's main titles was a hit for the Ames Brothers; there have also been several other cover versions of the song.

The most popular version, by actress and singer Debbie Reynolds, was released by Coral Records as catalog number 61851. The backing orchestrations were done by Joseph Gershinson. It first reached the Billboard charts on July 22, 1957, and peaked at No. 1 on all the US charts: the Disk Jockey chart, the Best Seller chart, and the composite chart of the top 100 songs. The single "Tammy" earned her a gold record. It is featured in the films The Long Day Closes, The Big Lebowski, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and was sampled in the song "A Different Feeling" by Australian electronic band The Avalanches on their 2000 album "Since I Left You".

This arrangement was written as a Tribute to the late Debbie Reynolds. 6 pages.

Features a trio of doo-wop singers, in addition to the SSA background vocals. Feel free to adapt the arrangement in any way to accommodate the needs and strengths of your group. This song was covered by Christina Aguilera in the movie Burlesque. Alternate title: Something's Gotta Hold On Me.

With a Master of Music in Choral Conducting and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory & Performance, Brandy Kay Riha is an a cappella educator, vocal coach, and arranger with a special interest in building treble repertoire. Her innovative yet accessible arrangements have been performed by middle school, high school, and collegiate singers around the world.

Feel free to adapt the arrangement in any way to accommodate the needs and strengths of your group. The bass part has a large range, but feel free to alter it in any way that will better suit your bass section. This song was covered by Christina Aguilera in the movie Burlesque. Alternate title: Something's Gotta Hold On Me.

With a Master of Music in Choral Conducting and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory & Performance, Brandy Kay Riha is an a cappella educator, vocal coach, and arranger with a special interest in building treble repertoire. Her innovative yet accessible arrangements have been performed by middle school, high school, and collegiate singers around the world. Brandy Kay teaches at Tiffin University.