Jolene (feat. Dolly Parton) (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Pentatonix / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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In 2016 Dolly Parton and Pentatonix released a vocals-only version of Dolly's famous 1973 hit, generating much interest. Choirs will enjoy performing this edition with optional rhythm section support or a cappella.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00384369
More about this title
About the Artist: Pentatonix
Pentatonix burst into the contemporary music scene as winners of NBC's "The Sing-Off" in 2011, building a devoted following through their innovative a cappella arrangements of pop, rock, and country standards. The group's vocal precision and their willingness to reimagine familiar songs for ensemble performance have made them influential voices in modern vocal music, particularly among high school and college choirs seeking contemporary material with crossover appeal.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the emotional core of "Jolene" while giving choirs genuine interpretive flexibility. The optional rhythm section allows you to scale the production up or down depending on your resources and venue, making this accessible whether you're performing in a concert hall or a coffeehouse setting.
What to expect
The sparse, intimate quality of the Pentatonix original translates into an arrangement with real emotional weight. There's space to breathe, time to sit with the lyrical vulnerability, and room for your singers' voices to shine without excessive rhythmic or harmonic complexity obscuring the central story.
Who it's for
This arrangement works beautifully for intermediate to advanced high school choirs and college groups looking to expand their contemporary repertoire beyond typical show choir fare. It also serves community choirs and small ensembles who want material that audiences recognize immediately and that performers find genuinely rewarding to sing.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vulnerability of the narrative with ensemble precision. The lyrics are a plea, not a performance; prioritize emotional authenticity over technical display.
- If using the rhythm section, have your drums and bass lock the groove early in rehearsals so singers can focus on phrasing and dynamics without worrying about staying together.
- Explore the a cappella version in sectionals before adding instrumental support. This forces singers to own the tuning and timing as a choir, which strengthens the ensemble even when accompaniment enters.
How to use it
Consider pairing this with other acoustic or unplugged versions of standards to create a concert set that emphasizes storytelling and arrangement craft. It also works as a strong opener or closer for a pop/contemporary program, especially when you want to shift the energy toward something more introspective after higher-energy pieces.
Skills your students will build
- phrasing and lyrical interpretation in contemporary pop arranging
- blend and balance in a cappella singing
- rhythmic precision across rhythm section and vocal parts
- dynamic control in sparse, minimally accompanied textures