ABOUT
Don Hart
Over the past 30 years you could have dropped in on Don Hart and found him writing with Phish front man Trey Anastasio, arranging horns for a pop artist like Amy Grant, or writing lush string arrangements for country megastars like Martina McBride. If you were watching TV you might have heard his work in a national advertisement, or in a series for A&E, CNN, TBS, or the History Channel. Staying late, you might have seen him finish his most recent symphonic arrangement or composition, slated for performance with a major US orchestra such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra or the New York Philharmonic.
“I try to work with everyone,” says Hart. “I appreciate all styles of music, all types of artists, and love figuring out what makes an artist tick – what enables them to communicate with their audience. That information allows me to determine the direction of a particular song or track, and how my arrangement can pave the way. I then create that special part that brings everything together.”
Don Hart’s been a busy man in Nashville, helping put his unique and award-winning sound on future hit songs in genres ranging from country to pop, gospel to rock, and earning Grammy, Clio, Dove, and even Parent’s Choice awards and honors. Embracing the diversity of today’s Music City, Don has worked in a broad range of styles, with a glowing list of artists and musicians.
Focused On The Sound
Don’s instrumental and choral arrangements have been published by a number of companies, including Hal Leonard, Word Entertainment, Shawnee Press and Lorenz. He has also arranged and orchestrated for McGraw-Hill’s ‘music curriculum’ series. His list of clients includes the likes of John Jorgenson, Sam Bush, Andy Williams, Randy Travis, The Oak Ridge Boys, Darrell Scott, The Mavericks, Suzy Bogguss, Viktor Krauss, Steven Curtis Chapman, Gretchen Peters, Raul Malo, Collective Soul, Chris Tomlin, Stuart Duncan, LoneStar, Bryan Sutton, Dan Dugmore, Matraca Berg, Wynona, Nanci Griffith, Sandi Patty, and Steve Green.
#1 by Michael John - June 1st, 2009 at 10:55
Don, I didn’t know you were nominated for a Grammy. How cool was that? You sure deserved it. Wishing you luck on this exciting 2009 year. MJ
#2 by Lee Wilcox - March 3rd, 2010 at 18:21
Don, I think that you do great work.
Lee Wilcox
#3 by Stephanie Chow - May 19th, 2010 at 18:14
Hello Don,
I’ve been listening to your music. I’m fascinated. I just love the symphony and though I’ve started a bit late in the game (in my 30s), I’m so fond of the staff (paper) that I sit down and try to write a little music every day now. I would enjoy reading more about you and your life of music, if you ever decide to talk more about yourself.
Best wishes,
Stephanie
#4 by Frank Clem - February 9th, 2011 at 16:10
I have a cassette accompaniment track for The Lord’s Prayer that was arranged by Don Hart, produced by Larry day, sung by George King, and distributed by The Benson Group/
IMPACT RECORD, 1987.
I love singing to this track, but can’t locate a digital version. Can you help?
#5 by Adelaide Scott - June 6th, 2011 at 18:35
I’m loving reading all this stuff about you. I’m sure there is more that I have not seen or found yet.