“I knew I was supposed to do this but nothing beyond that.”
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More than a campfire sing-along, the experience solidified the participants’ confidence as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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The Times featured the Choir for presenting "Music & the Spoken Word" for 5,000 weeks straight since 1929.
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“We love you, we thank you, and we need you,” the Apostle told the cast and crew. “Don’t ever for a minute think that you are not appreciated.”
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Alice Warner Johnson wrote the hymn while declining from a progressive form of multiple sclerosis.
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“Music & the Spoken Word” is the longest continuously running network broadcast in history.
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This hymn has become a favorite among the Third Baptist Church choir in San Francisco.
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For a hymn centered on joy, the lyrics originate from a surprising place.
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The composer based the song on a turning point in her experiences with anxiety.
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The growing catalog has now reached 48 new songs.
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“Each hymn has been approved by the First Presidency and the Twelve, and these approvals have not been taken lightly,” Elder Renlund says.
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The update includes “accompanist mode” on sheet music for pianists and organists.
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After heart problems ended his proselyting mission, Elder Logan Castleton prayed for inspiration on what to do next.
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Enjoy free, family-friendly concerts near Temple Square this summer.
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“I jumped at the chance,” singer Alex Sharpe said.
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A Hawaiian student danced hula in a moving tribute to survivors of the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.
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Iam Tongi says it is a dream come true to contribute to this story about families.
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Disney star Adassa joined BYU Noteworthy for a soaring rendition of the hymn.
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Find out more about 3 new Easter-specific hymns.
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In the first year the Sugar Creek Youth Orchestra was created, a total of 18 youth participated.
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A pianist and opera coach at the Met, Debbie Robertson has left quite an impression on her colleagues.
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The musical will feature Christ’s visit to the Americas found in 3rd Nephi.
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Singing the third verse would create a beautiful, touching moment at a funeral.
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Do you recognize any of these songs?
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Understanding this powerful Hebrew word may deepen your appreciation for the hymn.
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You don’t want to miss the joy in President Nelson’s face as he plays.
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“Are we joining together to praise our God and King no matter the quality of our voices?” —Elder Patrick Kearon
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Iam Tongi’s powerful version of the hymn also features a choir of 100 children.
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This weekend will be the 22nd “Luz de las Naciones,” a celebration of Latin American culture hosted by the Church.
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This is an exciting time in the history of Church music, and we all can incorporate these new hymns to come closer to Christ.
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Let this creative, beautiful song about the Book of Mormon lift your heart to a higher place.
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This fatherly advice has been a guiding light for Jenny Oaks Baker long past high school, helping her navigate crucial life decisions.
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Performances will be held in the Conference Center on December 19, 20, and 21. The online ticket sign-up form will open on October 15.
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This UK YouTuber's reaction will make your day.
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One of the most touching moments of general conference on Saturday was during the children’s choir performance of “Gethsemane.”
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In just four lines, this song teaches essential gospel truths.
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Here are a few simple ways to help kids feel engaged and involved in our local meetings.
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In new sheet music provided by the Church, two scriptures are listed at the top—and an inspiring scriptural insight is provided at the bottom.
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The #1 album on the iTunes Christian chart—and #9 in the world—is Latter-day Saint Emma Nissen’s debut album, Love Like You.
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Kobin's summer was off to a boring start as he recovered from brain surgery. But music, and the help of a generous neighbor, turned it all around.
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You'll find it hard to stop listening to Emma Nissen's take on this hymn.
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“I’m kind of nervous—it’s a beautiful song,” he shared with the audience before performing the Primary song.
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The new host for “Music & the Spoken Word” says the calling came as a “complete shock and surprise,” but he trusts in the Lord’s timing.
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Singer Brandon Pak found newfound peace coming back to church after years away. Read his story and hopeful advice for supporting loved ones who leave.
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For how well-loved this famous hymn is, many people don’t know these inspiring, interesting facts about its history.
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So what does Mitt Romney, perhaps the best-known Mormon in the country, think of “The Book of Mormon,” the Broadway musical send-up of his faith, complete with profanity and sexually explicit humor?
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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s "Glad Christmas Tidings" is now available at Walmart and Target stores nationwide. The choir has just launched a new Facebook promotion exclusive to the Choir’s Facebook fans to get a free autographed copy of the CD, personally signed by David Archuleta.
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One of the first Christmas songs David Archuleta ever sang was “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” but he admits he has always hated that song.
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Did you know that you can send a virtual Christmas Card to your Facebook friends filled with a beautiful Christmas Mormon Messages video? You first choose a pre-designed Christmas card, write a nice holiday message to your facebook friend(s) and then embed your choice of four Christmas-themed Mormon Messages videos including "The Coat" which I highlight below. Click 'Send Card" to post the Christmas Card to the walls of the facebook friends you chose, where they can access the card, watch the video, and send an e- card to their friends if they wish. How nice is this? What a beautiful way to send some virtual greetings, courtesy of the church/Mormon Channel. Speaking of beautiful videos with touching messages, “Do You Have Room?” is the question of this nice post that features the lovely song of the same name by Shawna Edwards. It is just one of the many beautiful musical videos you’ll find featured throughout the Bloggernacle at this time of the year.
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When Nathan Gunn steps on stage as a soloist during the Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square concerts, it will not be his first performance with the choir. In 1999 Gunn sang Brahms’ “German Requiem” with the choir. But that highly acclaimed live recording was made in the choir's home, the Tabernacle on Temple Square, not the 21,000-seat LDS Conference Center.“During the previous concerts, all of the guest artists have commented on how big the hall is and how intimate it feels, so I’m determined not to,” he says with a chuckle. “Maybe I’m going to tell the audience, ‘I want to take a picture of all of you. Can you guys on the right please move to the left…’
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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will not do a live broadcast of its weekly "Music and the Spoken Word" program on Christmas Day, which falls on Sunday this year. The Christmas Day program will be pre-recorded on Thursday, Dec. 22, in the Conference Center.
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