In The Midnight Hour: SATB Choral Octavo
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In The Midnight Hour: SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Wilson Pickett

Item: 35-DS00213854
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 16
SKU: 35-DS00213854

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About the Artist: Wilson Pickett

Wilson Pickett emerged from Prattville, Alabama, to become one of soul music's most dynamic vocalists. His powerful, urgent delivery and ability to blend soul, R&B, and rock elements made him a crossover force in the 1960s, influencing generations of singers across genres.

Pickett's catalog showcases a performer unafraid to command a room. His recording legacy demonstrates how a vocalist's conviction and energy can carry a song into the cultural consciousness, making his work essential study for understanding the intersection of soul and popular music.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the propulsive urgency that made the original unforgettable, translating Pickett's raw vocal intensity into a choir arrangement that demands commitment from every voice. Your singers will discover how soul phrasing and rhythmic precision coexist in this 16-page setting, and audiences will respond immediately to the authenticity of the material.

What to expect

Confident and insistent. This arrangement channels the original's late-night intensity and romantic urgency, with harmonic support that lets each voice part contribute to the overall propulsive energy. The 16 pages give room for musical development while maintaining the tight, immediate appeal of the source material.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with historical weight will find this perfect for concert programming or competition that welcomes popular music arrangements. It works equally well for mixed ensembles looking to build confidence with material that rewards vocal authenticity and ensemble cohesion.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the rhythmic pocket before adding dynamics. This song lives in its groove, so lock the rhythm section tight and have the choir listen hard to that foundation.
  • Push the tempo slightly on repeat sections to build momentum rather than letting energy plateau. Small increments make the final chorus land harder.
  • Shape the lyrics with attitude. Pickett's phrasing was conversational and direct; encourage singers to commit to the storytelling rather than smoothing it into generic choral beauty.

How to use it

Place this in a concert section celebrating soul and R&B influences, where it can dialogue with other arrangements from that tradition or stand alone as a compelling vocal showcase. It also serves well as a spring or pops concert anchor that demonstrates your choir's stylistic range and ability to handle material beyond classical repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Soul phrasing and rhythmic inflection within a choral setting
  • Maintaining a steady groove while singing independent lines
  • Balancing vocal projection with conversational lyrical delivery
  • Navigating SATB voicing in a contemporary harmonic idiom

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