In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Choral Arrangements of
Dolly Parton

Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music.

Parton is the most honored female country performer of all time. Achieving 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, she has had 25 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts, a record for a female artist. She has 41 career top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and she has 110 career charted singles over the past 40 years. All-inclusive sales of singles, albums, hits collections, and digital downloads during her career have topped 100 million worldwide. She has garnered eight Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, ten Country Music Association Awards, seven Academy of Country Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and is one of only seven female artists to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award. Parton has received 46 Grammy nominations, tying her with Bruce Springsteen for the most Grammy nominations and placing her in tenth place overall.

In 1999, Parton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She has composed over 3,000 songs, notably "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston). She is also one of the few to have received at least one nomination from the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and Emmy Awards.

As an actress, she starred in films such as 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rhinestone, and Steel Magnolias.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Cristi Cary Miller : I Believe in Santa Claus

Add a little country twang to your holiday concert with this Christmas tune from Dolly Parton. The optional audience participation will have everybody singing and smiling. Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Mac Huff : I Will Always Love You

This is the song that secured Dolly Parton's place in both country and pop music history! Simple, direct and powerful in its emotional impact, this selection will be the highlight of any program. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Keith Christopher : He's Everything

This electric song from the new movie Joyful Noise featuring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah will provide a moment of gospel celebration for your choir and listeners. With soloists and fun-to-sing choral parts, use this incredible song to energize your singers and engage the audience. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, asx, tsx, bsx, tpt 1-3, hn, tbn 1-2, tbn 3/tba, perc, timp, rhythm, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 5:00.

Greg Gilpin : Travelin' Thru

Dolly Parton's inspirational hit was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy Award. Its motivating text, rhythmic melody and Bluegrass accompaniment create an exciting and refreshing choral for mixed voices as well as men's choirs.

Individual Folios

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Keith Christopher : He's Everything

Arranger: Keith Christopher Performed By: Dolly Parton | TV/Movie: Joyful Noise

Cristi Cary Miller : I Believe in Santa Claus

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller Performed By: Dolly Parton

Mac Huff : I Will Always Love You

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Dolly Parton Performed By: Dolly Parton

Mac Huff : Light of a Clear Blue Morning

Written and recorded by country icon Dolly Parton, the music and imagery reflect the pain of life lifting and the fruits of our sacrifices coming to fruition. This is a joyful and inspirational song and these emotions are skillfully captured in this powerful arrangement.

Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: Dolly Parton

Craig Hella Johnson : Light of a Clear Blue Morning

Craig Hella Johnson's setting of Dolly Parton's "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" is infused with light and hopefulness as it opens with a solo soprano and gradually builds to a joyful overflowing of sound and vocal texture, then gently relaxing into a reflective conclusion.

Arranger: Craig Hella Johnson Performed By: Dolly Parton

Ed Lojeski : Nine to Five

Featured as a group number in American Idol Season 7, this classic Dolly Parton #1 hit from 1981 is still an audience favorite! Showcase your singers at their best! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Dolly Parton Performed By: Dolly Parton