Author: Michael Hicks
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252097068
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
A first-of-its-kind history, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir tells the epic story of how an all-volunteer group founded by persecuted religious outcasts grew into a multimedia powerhouse synonymous with the mainstream and with Mormonism itself. Drawing on decades of work observing and researching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Michael Hicks examines the personalities, decisions, and controversies that shaped "America's choir." Here is the miraculous story behind the Tabernacle's world-famous acoustics, the anti-Mormonism that greeted early tours, the clashes with Church leaders over repertoire and presentation, the radio-driven boom in popularity, the competing visions of rival conductors, and the Choir's aspiration to be accepted within classical music even as Mormons sought acceptance within American culture at large. Everything from Billboard hits to TV appearances to White House performances paved the way for Mormonism's crossover triumph. Yet, as Hicks shows, such success raised fundamental concerns regarding the Choir's mission, functions, and image.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Author: Michael Hicks
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252097068
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
A first-of-its-kind history, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir tells the epic story of how an all-volunteer group founded by persecuted religious outcasts grew into a multimedia powerhouse synonymous with the mainstream and with Mormonism itself. Drawing on decades of work observing and researching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Michael Hicks examines the personalities, decisions, and controversies that shaped "America's choir." Here is the miraculous story behind the Tabernacle's world-famous acoustics, the anti-Mormonism that greeted early tours, the clashes with Church leaders over repertoire and presentation, the radio-driven boom in popularity, the competing visions of rival conductors, and the Choir's aspiration to be accepted within classical music even as Mormons sought acceptance within American culture at large. Everything from Billboard hits to TV appearances to White House performances paved the way for Mormonism's crossover triumph. Yet, as Hicks shows, such success raised fundamental concerns regarding the Choir's mission, functions, and image.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252097068
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
A first-of-its-kind history, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir tells the epic story of how an all-volunteer group founded by persecuted religious outcasts grew into a multimedia powerhouse synonymous with the mainstream and with Mormonism itself. Drawing on decades of work observing and researching the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Michael Hicks examines the personalities, decisions, and controversies that shaped "America's choir." Here is the miraculous story behind the Tabernacle's world-famous acoustics, the anti-Mormonism that greeted early tours, the clashes with Church leaders over repertoire and presentation, the radio-driven boom in popularity, the competing visions of rival conductors, and the Choir's aspiration to be accepted within classical music even as Mormons sought acceptance within American culture at large. Everything from Billboard hits to TV appearances to White House performances paved the way for Mormonism's crossover triumph. Yet, as Hicks shows, such success raised fundamental concerns regarding the Choir's mission, functions, and image.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Author: Charles Jeffrey Calman
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780060106249
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780060106249
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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America's Choir
Author: Heidi S. Swinton
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
ISBN: 9781590382820
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Dubbed "America's Choir" by President Ronald Regan, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will celebrate 75 years if continual broadcast in July 2004. From its earliest beginning, just a few months after the pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, to its prestige as a world-renowned choir courted by concert halls in the most sophisticated cities across the globe, the Choir has a unique and fascinating story, now told in words and images by author Heidi S. Swinton and on film by Lee Groberg. As composer John Williams has said, "These are people who are there for the joy of music." America's Choir is their story.
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
ISBN: 9781590382820
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Dubbed "America's Choir" by President Ronald Regan, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will celebrate 75 years if continual broadcast in July 2004. From its earliest beginning, just a few months after the pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, to its prestige as a world-renowned choir courted by concert halls in the most sophisticated cities across the globe, the Choir has a unique and fascinating story, now told in words and images by author Heidi S. Swinton and on film by Lee Groberg. As composer John Williams has said, "These are people who are there for the joy of music." America's Choir is their story.
Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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Languages : en
Pages : 10
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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Pages : 52
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Pages : 52
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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The Little Match Girl
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
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ISBN: 9781629723594
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The wares of the little match girl illuminate her cold world, bringing some beauty to her brief, tragic life.
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ISBN: 9781629723594
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The wares of the little match girl illuminate her cold world, bringing some beauty to her brief, tragic life.
Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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Languages : en
Pages : 15
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Pages : 15
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Mormonism and Music
Author: Michael Hicks
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252071478
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
A history of the Mormon faith and people as they use the art of music to define and re-define their religious identity
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252071478
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
A history of the Mormon faith and people as they use the art of music to define and re-define their religious identity