In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Whitney Houston

Born: 1963. Died: 2012. Lived in: United States
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all-time.(1) Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, with 200 million records sold worldwide.(2)(3) She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American women artists who follow in her footsteps.

Houston made her screen acting debut as Rachel Marron in the romantic thriller film The Bodyguard (1992). She performed the lead single from the film's original soundtrack, "I Will Always Love You", which received the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became the best-selling single by a woman in music history. With the soundtrack, which received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1994. Houston made other high-profile film appearances and contributed to their soundtracks, including Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). The latter's soundtrack became the best-selling gospel album in history.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Whitney Houston : Arrangements for Treble Voices

Celebrate the artistry of Whitney Houston in this collection of her greatest hits. "I Will Always Love Whitney" - This short medley of three of her greatest hits! One of the world's most successful musical superstars, she sold over 170 million albums with a unique crossover appeal that transcended style and genre. "How Will I Know" - Whitney's #1 pop hit from 1986 makes a fantastic feature for girls' pop groups. A winner! "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" - The Glee cast explores a more spiritual side of life in the episode from Season 1 with this uplifting song originally recorded by Whitney Houston. Powerful gospel harmonies and solo opportunities make this an excellent choice for concert performance or worship!

Songlist: I Will Always Love You, How Will I Know, I Look to You, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, I Will Always Love Whitney

Whitney Houston : One Moment in Time

An example vocal track plus a separate background track are provided for each song on the CD that accompanies this book featuring eight of the most powerful ballads made popular by the late Whitney Houston.

Songlist: Saving All My Love for You, The Greatest Love of All, You Give Good Love, All at Once, Didn't We Almost Have It All, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, I Will Always Love You

Whitney Houston : The Greatest Hits

This matching folio to The Greatest Hits album features all 36 titles and includes four beautiful, full-color pages.

Songlist: All at Once, All the Man That I Need, Could I Have This Kiss Forever, Didn't We Almost Have It All, Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Fine, Greatest Love of All, Heartbreak Hotel (regular and remix versions), How Will I Know, I Believe in You and Me, I Have Nothing, I Learned from the Best, I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), I Will Always Love You (regular and remix versions), If I Told You That, If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful, I'm Every Woman, I'm Your Baby Tonight, It's Not Right but It's Okay, Love Will Save the Day, My Love Is Your Love (regular and remix versions), One Moment in Time, Queen of the Night, Run to You, Same Script, Different Cast, Saving All My Love for You, So Emotional, Step by Step, The Star Spangled Banner, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, and more

Whitney Houston : I Look to You

Titles: Million Dollar Bill * Nothin' but Love * Call You Tonight * I Look to You * Like I Never Left (featuring Akon) * A Song for You * I Didn't Know My Own Strength * Worth It * For the Lovers * I Got You * Salute.

Individual Folios

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Whitney Houston : Girls Just Wanna Dance!

Two #1 hits from Whitney Houston and Cyndi Lauper are created into one hot dance mash-up for 2018! Your women's groups will love performing these two numbers. A performance knock-out that begs for staging and choreography!

Composer: Shannon Rubicam Performed By: Whitney Houston

Mark Brymer : How Will I Know

Whitney Houston's #1 pop hit from 1986 makes a fantastic feature for girls' pop groups. A winner! Performance time: Approx. 2:45.

Arranger: Mark Brymer Performed By: Whitney Houston

Tim Davis : I Look to You

The Glee cast explores a more spiritual side of life in the episode from Season 1 with this uplifting song originally recorded by Whitney Houston. Powerful gospel harmonies and solo opportunities make this an excellent choice for concert performance or worship! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts (syn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:45.

Arranger: Tim Davis | Composer: Robert Kelly Performed By: Whitney Houston

Roger Emerson : I Wanna Dance with Somebody

The Whitney Houston song from 1987 is recast as a powerful ballad with a theatrical feel and jazz stylistic elements that give the song a contemporary flair. This selection will be especially strong as a closer in pop, Broadway and spring programming for ensembles of all ages and voice types.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composers: George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam Performed By: Whitney Houston

Mac Huff : I Will Always Love Whitney

Celebrate the artistry of Whitney Houston in this short medley of three of her greatest hits! One of the world's most successful musical superstars, she sold over 170 million albums with a unique crossover appeal that transcended style and genre. Includes: How Will I Know, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, I Will Always Love You.

Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: Whitney Houston

Kirby Shaw : I Will Remember You

Two mega-hits combine in this pairing of Sarah McLachlan's pop ballad and the Whitney Houston remake of Dolly Parton's emotional song. Opening with I Will Remember You, it moves into a duet on the verse of I Will Always Love You, before the thrilling harmonic release into the song's powerful hook. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Combo Parts available as a digital download (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:45.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Sarah McLachlan Performed By: Whitney Houston

Jay Althouse : The Greatest Love of All

Pay tribute to legendary recording artist Whitney Houston, who made this song an international hit in 1986. First popularized by George Benson in the 1977 Mohammed Ali biopic The Greatest.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Michael Masser Performed By: Whitney Houston

Kirby Shaw : The Preacher's Wife (Gospel Medley)

From Whitney Houston's hit movie soundtrack of The Preacher's Wife comes this powerful medley of gospel songs. Available: SATB, SAB, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 8:00.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Whitney Houston | TV/Movie: The Preacher's Wife

Keith Christopher : Who Would Imagine a King

Here is the eloquent and emotional Christmas song performed by Whitney Houston in The Preacher's Wife. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

Arranger: Keith Christopher Performed By: Whitney Houston | TV/Movie: The Preacher's Wife