Shout band

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For the metal band, see Shout (band).

A shout band is a traditional, soul based musical style within churches.

Contents 1 History 2 Sound 3 External links 3.1 Listening

[edit] History

The shout band tradition of the southeastern United States originated from the exuberant church music of North Carolina. African American brass players formed bands predominantly trombone-based, inspired by jazz, blues and Dixieland, gospel and old-time spirituals: imagine a more soulful version of a New Orleans Brass Band.

[edit] Sound

Upbeat and engaging, shout band music consists of three sections: the recitive and call, which involves a musical statement from the trombones; the aria, which develops the melody and tempo; and the shout, the ending call-and-response. As the song progresses, the sound intensifies from a whisper at the beginning to an exuberant crescendo during the shout.

The trombone has emerged as the lead instrument within the shout band -- the groups themselves became prevalent during the 1920s and 1930s -- and the instrument allows for a wide range of emotive expression.

[edit] External links

• xtrax
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• village voice

[edit] Listening

• NPR story featuring shout band of Edward Babb (2003)