SKU: A0.1262770

Originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, (They Long To Be) Close To You was recorded and released by the Carpenters as a single in 1970. Although the song had been recorded by other groups before, the Carpenters' version was by far the most successful, topping the charts in America as well as four other countries. And it's no wonder -- its catchy melodies, lovestruck lyrics, and intriguingly innovative harmonic progressions truly make for a song you want to put on repeat! Since its release, the song's album has been named one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and to this day it remains an extremely popular request for weddings. So you really can't go wrong adding this one to your gig books! This Cellobat arrangement for your string quartet maintains the beautiful lush harmonies, soaring melodies, clever countermelodies, and joyous feel of the original for a chart that your group and your audience will both love. Rated intermediate; this won't be hard to sightread, but it will make a major impact!

Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:

http://www.cellobat.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.

SKU: A0.1422067

Arreglo original para 4 Cellos del tema “Close to You de Carpenters.

Original arrangement for 4 Cellos of the song “Close to You by Carpenters.

SKU: A0.1486687

Present this classic hit by the Carpenters with our arrangement of Close to You, scored for string quartet, piano chords and drums.

This arrangement is ideal for events like weddings and receptions, providing a clean and harmonious rendition that preserves the original's charm. It offers an accessible yet sophisticated choice for musicians, balancing ease of play with musical depth.

Suitable for a wide range of settings, this arrangement allows for a seamless integration into your setlist, ensuring a pleasant experience for both performers and audiences.

SKU: A0.1486222

An instrumental version of the song by The Carpenters, arranged for String Quintet.

SKU: A0.1224898

String Quartet Cello, String Quartet, Viola, Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download
Composed by Richard Carpenter. Arranged by Ryuichi nHorikoshi.  Score and parts. 13 pages. Published by R1 Music Planning Office.


Top of the World for String Quartet. Arrangement by  Ryuichi Horikoshi. 

“Top of the World� was released by The Carpenters in 1972 and became the duo's second number one single on Billboard magazine. This song was arranged for string quartet.

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SKU: A0.1103430

The timeless tune (They Long To Be) Close To You a la The Carpenters arranged for string quartet. Will also work for string trio (violin, viola, cello). Meant to be played with a nice relaxed, dreamy 8th note swing. As usual: no roadmaps or repeats, just read straight through. Relatively sightreadable, there are some measures in tenor clef that the cellist may need to glance at before performance.

SKU: A0.870611

By The Carpenters. Arranged by Alicia S. Score & Parts. 8 Pages.

SKU: A0.838032

From 1976, originally from a band called Klaatu, it went on to become the regular first broadcast for the pirate radio station, Radio Caroline. The Carpenters covered the song the following year, using a reported 106 musicians. For this version you only need four and this popular song will be enjoyed by audiences everywhere. .