Son-Of-A-Preacher Man: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Mac Huff / As performed by Dusty Springfield
Item: 35-PK00036121
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This 1969 pop hit by Dusty Springfield is set in a smoky gospel blues. It's a perfect feature for showchoir! Instrumental ePak includes parts for Trumpet 1, 2, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Baritone Sax, Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00036121
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About the Artist: Mac Huff
Mac Huff is a prolific composer and arranger whose work has become synonymous with contemporary show choir repertoire. His arrangements bridge the gap between commercial pop and choral writing with remarkable fluency, always prioritizing singability and ensemble cohesion without sacrificing stylistic authenticity.
Huff's catalog spans decades of hits across multiple genres, and his gift lies in understanding how to translate a song's essential character into an ensemble context. Directors trust his arrangements because they consistently deliver the impact of the original while remaining achievable for high school and college ensembles.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the sultry, late-night energy of the original without relying on vocal gymnastics to sell the vibe. The horn section work is idiomatic and punchy, and Huff's voicing of the gospel blues feel gives ensembles a genuine stylistic framework to explore rather than just a pretty ballad.
What to expect
Smoky and intimate, with that particular gravity of a 1960s soul-pop crossover. The gospel blues framework grounds everything in authenticity even when the arrangement nods to contemporary show choir idioms.
Who it's for
Show choirs seeking a soulful feature that plays to R&B and pop sensibilities while offering real ensemble challenge. The instrumental pak format makes this especially valuable for programs that need flexibility in instrumentation or want to showcase a smaller vocal group with full band support.
How to get the most out of it
- Ground the rhythm section's pocket; this tune thrives on the interaction between bass, drums, and guitar creating a relaxed, behind-the-beat swagger.
- Let the saxes and trombones breathe into their articulations. Crisp attacks will undercut the smoky quality Huff built into the chart.
- Balance the synthesizer carefully in rehearsal so it enhances rather than dominates the harmonic foundation laid by the guitar and bass.
How to use it
This works brilliantly as an opener or a second-half closer on a pop-heavy show. It pairs naturally with other soul and R&B standards, and the three-minute-twenty runtime fits comfortably into most program designs without requiring an encore to feel substantial.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic pocket and laying back behind the beat
- Gospel blues phrasing and articulation
- Stylistically authentic interpretation of soul and R&B idioms
- Balancing small ensemble vocals with full instrumental support
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythm section parts