Download or read book I Belong to This Band, Hallelujah! written by Laura Clawson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sacred Harp choral singing tradition originated in the American South in the mid-19th century, spread widely across the country, and continues to thrive today. This title is a portrait of several Sacred Harp groups and an insightful exploration of how they manage to maintain a sense of community.