Mangum and Company Shout Band Brings Upbeat Gospel Music to Spring Sertoma Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2010
Mangum and Company Shout Band Brings Upbeat Gospel Music to Spring Sertoma Series
CARY, NC – Inspired by Dixieland, jazz, blues and old-time spirituals, the Mangum and Company Shout Band is bringing its powerful upbeat brand of gospel music to Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary on Saturday, May 8 at 3 p.m. This concert is just one of eight free performances scheduled as part of the Spring Sertoma Series.
“Shout band music is primarily performed as part of church services, parades and religious special occasions, so having the Mangum and Company Shout Band as part of our Sertoma Series is very special,” said Sarah Preston, Performing Arts Coordinator. “Pack a picnic and enjoy this unique opportunity.”
The Mangum and Company Shout Band features 15-20 members from the Charlotte Mother House of Prayer playing a variety of trombones, sousaphones, baritones and drums. Its mostly instrumental music creates a choir of brass “voices” “singing” in one accord, a tradition from church music of African-American communities in the Southeast during the 1920s. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Kiwanis Shelter in Bond Park.
Remaining 2010 Spring Sertoma Series performances include: SAS Showchoir, VocalMotion on Saturday, May 15, and the Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle on Sunday, May 16.
For more information on the Mangum and Company Shout Band, visit Spring Sertoma Series at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4061.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Sarah Preston, Performing Arts Coordinator, (919) 462-3969
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951
