What time is music and the spoken word

On July 15, 1929 the first broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word was played over the radio. The announcer began with the now famous words, “From the crossroads of the West, we welcome you to a program of inspirational music and spoken word.” That first broadcast started a tradition that has lasted 75 years and is going stronger than ever.

Music and the Spoken Word is the longest running continuous network broadcast and is played on more than 2,000 radio and television stations. Even from its beginning, the program was a success. A radio network president in New York commented on the first broadcast, “Your wonderful Tabernacle program is making great impression in New York. Have heard from leading ministers. All impressed by program. Eagerly awaiting your next.” The program was off to a brilliant start.

Starting in June 1930, the voice of the program was Richard L. Evans, who also served as an Apostle, and many were drawn to his soothing voice. For 41 years Richard L. Evans announced the songs and spoke the inspiring words of the broadcast. It was Evans who wrote the program’s closing words which have remained unchanged:

Again we leave you from within the shadows of the everlasting hills. May peace be with you this day and always.

Many people even claimed Evans as their spiritual leader. President Harold B. Lee said of him, “Richard L. Evans didn’t just belong to this Church; he belonged to the world, and they claimed him as such.” Following Richard Evans sudden death, Spencer Kinard became the voice of program. Following him in 1990, Lloyd D. Newell became the broadcaster and continues in that role today.

The program received national recognition for its 25th year of broadcasting. Life magazine commemorated the heritage of the program:

Those who know this program … need no arguments for listening to it. Millions have heard them, and more millions we hope, will hear them in years to come. It is a national institution to be proud of.

And millions have heard this program and enjoyed the familiarity and peace that it brings each Sunday. Music and the Spoken Word has received other awards and recognition. It has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and other media; it was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and recently in 2003 received an award from the International Radio and Television Society.

The program is produced by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. More than 50 crew members are needed to ensure that the quality of the production is maintained. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up of 360 people between the ages of 25 and 60. All of the members of the choir sing and offer their time without compensation. Most are still working in their various occupations and join the choir out of a love of music and the choir’s message.

Music and the Spoken Word has traditionally been broadcast from the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square, but due to renovations, it currently broadcasts from the Conference Center, just north of the Tabernacle. Visitor’s can attend Music and the Spoken Word live for free on Sundays at 9:30 am.

For More Information Visit:

The Official Music and the Spoken Word website
The Official Mormon Tabernacle Choir website

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Arriving

Where on Temple Square is the Tabernacle?

The Tabernacle, a landmark with its recognizable silver dome, is located to the west of the Salt Lake Temple and south of the North Visitors’ Center. The Assembly Hall is south of the Tabernacle.

Temple Square Map »

Where on Temple Square is the Conference Center?

The Conference Center is located at 60 West North Temple Street on the north side of North Temple Street, across the street from the North Visitors’ Center.

Temple Square Map »

How do I get to Temple Square?

Temple Square is located in downtown Salt Lake City. It is bordered by 200 North Street, West Temple Street, South Temple Street, and State Street. North Temple Street runs through Temple Square and separates the Conference Center from the other buildings on Temple Square.

View on Map »

Temple Square can also be accessed by UTA’s TRAX Rail System. There are several stops on the Blue Line and Green Line near Temple Square.

UTA Website »

Where can I park my car near Temple Square?

Generally, the Conference Center Parking Lot, which is accessed on West Temple and North Temple Streets, is open to the public and free of charge on Sundays for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s broadcasts of Music & the Spoken Word.

Please note that the Conference Center Parking Lot is not open to the public during general conference (first Sunday in April and October) or other major events (like the Choir’s concerts). Parking fills up quickly during Temple Square events and is not guaranteed.

For additional parking information, visit the resources below:

Temple Square Events »
Salt Lake City Parking »

Attending

What time do doors open at the Tabernacle?

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.

What time should I arrive to attend Music & the Spoken Word?

Music & the Spoken Word guests should be in their seats at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the broadcast. On busy weekends, 30 minutes is advisable.

Is Music & the Spoken Word located at the Tabernacle or the Conference Center?

Check here for seasonal updates.

How long does Music & the Spoken Word last?

Music & the Spoken Word is a 30-minute program.

How often does Music & the Spoken Word take place?

Music & the Spoken Word is broadcast live from Temple Square each Sunday, unless the Choir is on tour.

Do I need tickets to attend Music & the Spoken Word?

With a few exceptions, you do not need a ticket to attend a broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word. Guests will need tickets for Music & the Spoken Wordbroadcasts during general conferences, which take place the first Sundays of April and October.

What is appropriate attire for attending a broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word?

Sunday best or business casual is recommended, though we welcome all guests regardless of dress.

Can I bring my child to Music & the Spoken Word?

All Temple Square performances, including broadcasts of Music & the Spoken Word, are limited to those 8 years of age and above due to the live nature of the recording. An overflow location is provided for those who come with children under 8 years of age. A video feed of the broadcast is shown in the overflow location.

Can I bring food or drink inside the Tabernacle or Conference Center?

No, bringing food or drinks is not permitted inside the Tabernacle or Conference Center. Water is allowed in clear plastic water bottles only. Metal water bottles are prohibited.

Can I bring a bag inside the Tabernacle or Conference Center?

Large bags, backpacks, and packages are prohibited. Small bags and purses will be allowed into the event but will be screened or visually inspected. Laptop computers are prohibited. Event venues will not accept or store any personal items.

Can I take photos or video or audio recordings during Music & the Spoken Word?

During the 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word taking photos and video or audio recordings is not permitted.

However, taking photos and videos is permitted during the morning run-through rehearsal (approximately 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.) and after the broadcast. The Choir sings «God Be With You Till We Meet Again» after each broadcast, and this is an excellent opportunity for pictures.

Note: Large cameras with detachable lenses, tripods, or selfie sticks are not permitted in the venues.

Get More

How can I watch the Music & the Spoken Wordbroadcast each week?

The broadcast can be watched on the Choir’s website, YouTube channel and Facebook channel each Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. (mountain time). You can also watch the broadcasts on BYUtv available on many cable and satellite systems or listen on Sirius XM radio.

To locate local broadcasts for your specific city or state check here.

To view past Music & the Spoken Wordepisodes check here.

Do you announce the songs and the Spoken Word ahead of time?

The music repertoire and Spoken Word message are sent out the Friday before each broadcast in Choir Notes, the Choir’s weekly email newsletter.

Subscribe to the Choir’s weekly newsletter »

Can I attend a Music & the Spoken Word rehearsal?

Unless otherwise noted, Choir rehearsals are open to the public. The rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The Choir will rehearse in the location of the upcoming Music & the Spoken Wordbroadcast. Check here to see date exceptions and locations.

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Music and the Spoken Word


Genre	Worship, classical
Running time	27 minutes, 56 seconds
Country	United States of America
Languages	English
Home station	KSL NewsRadio (radio) KSL-TV (television)
Starring	Mormon Tabernacle Choir Orchestra at Temple Square
Announcer	Lloyd D. Newell (November 1990 — present) J. Spencer Kinard (February 1972 — October 1990) Alan Jensen (November 1971 — February 1972) Richard L. Evans (June 1930 — October 1971) Ted Kimball (July 1929 — May 1930)
Creators	Earl J. Glade
Writers	Joni Hilton Luke Howard Roger Miller Lloyd D. Newell Heidi S. Swinton
Directors	Daniele Brown Lynn Clayson Wendy Crossman Michael Hunter Robert O. Morton Lee Wessman Brian T. Whitley Nathan K. Wright
Producers	Edward J. Payne Terri Bryson Russ Crabb Eldon Griffin Jody Hadfield Mark Rencher Candee Robinson Reid Robinson
Recording studio	Salt Lake Tabernacle and Conference Center Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Air dates	since July 15, 1929 (radio) since October 1949 (television)
No. of episodes	4284 (as of October 23, 2011)
Audio format	Stereophonic sound
Opening theme	Gently Raise the Sacred Strain
Other themes	As the Dew from Heaven Distilling
Ending theme	God Be with You Till We Meet Again
Website	http://www.musicandthespokenword.com/

Music and the Spoken Word is a weekly 30-minute radio and television program of inspiring messages and music produced by Bonneville Communications with music performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (often accompanied by the Salt Lake Tabernacle organ and the Orchestra at Temple Square).

The radio program is distributed by the CBS Radio Network and its broadcast center is KSL (AM) Radio, a Salt Lake City station owned by Bonneville International Corporation, which is in turn owned by the LDS Church. (KSL is a former CBS Radio affiliate; it switched to ABC Radio, now Citadel Media in 2005) In addition, it is currently broadcast by over 2,000 television and radio stations worldwide.^[1]^[2]

1 History
2 Broadcast
- 2.1 Music
  - 2.1.1 Choir
  - 2.1.2 Orchestra
  - 2.1.3 Organ and organists
- 2.2 The «Spoken Word»
  - 2.2.1 Announcers
3 The Tabernacle
4 See also
5 References
6 External links

History

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s first network radio program, Music and the Spoken Word was first transmitted on July 15, 1929. The organ, choir, and announcer shared a single microphone which was attached to the ceiling of the tabernacle. The announcer stood on a ladder in order to speak into it. A telegraph was used to alert the sound engineer at KSL to start the broadcast.^[3] Anthony C. Lund was the director of the choir for the first program, and Earl J. Glade the general manager of KSL was the director and producer of the first program.^[4] Glade had been the moving force behind getting the program started.

Since its first broadcast, the program has run continually for 80 years and has been broadcast over 4,000 times. The unbroken length of broadcasts makes Music and the Spoken Word the oldest continuous nationwide network broadcast in the world.

In 2004, the program was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Hall of Fame, in conjunction with its 75th anniversary on the air. It is one of only two radio programs to be so inducted, the other being the Grand Ole Opry.^[5]

In addition, the program was also inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010.^[6]

Broadcast

For more details on this topic, see List of Music and the Spoken Word broadcasts.

Each broadcast revolves around a specific theme which is usually based on a religious and uplifting topic which have included family, hope, faith, Christmas, patriotism, joy, peace, kindness, etc., and are usually universal in application.

Music

The choir performs both sacred and secular pieces that correspond with the chosen message. In addition to hymns and sacred anthems, the choir has performed Broadway songs, such as «Climb Ev’ry Mountain» from The Sound of Music, patriotic songs, such as «America the Beautiful», as well as a wide range of other selections. The broadcast also regularly features an organ solo played by one of the tabernacle organists.

On some occasions, special guests will also perform with the choir during the broadcast. These guests have included Renée Fleming, Frederica von Stade, Sissel, The King’s Singers, Maureen McGovern and other well-known groups, musicians, and actors.

Choir

The Grammy Award-winning Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a 360-voice choir which was founded in Utah in 1847, one month after the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley.

Called «America’s Choir» by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, all members of the choir are volunteers and are not remunerated for their time or talents. The choir is led by director Mack Wilberg.

In addition to Music and the Spoken Word, the Choir performs regularly throughout the year, including an annual Christmas Concert, Patriotic Concert, and various other concerts as well providing music for the LDS General Conference. The choir has also been on national and international tours.^[7]

Orchestra

The Orchestra at Temple Square was created in 1999 in order to increase the aesthetic and musical quality of performances. The Orchestra frequently provides accompaniment for the weekly radio and TV broadcasts.

The Orchestra also undertakes its own concert season performing from standard orchestral literature, which has included Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, the Firebird Suite by Stravinsky and Symphony No. 9 (from The New World) by Dvořák.

Like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the 110-member Orchestra is made up of volunteers, some of whom are also professional musicians.

Organ and organists

The organ in the Tabernacle is a very visible and notable part of the Tabernacle. The original organ was made by Joseph H. Ridges and contained 700 pipes. However, the number of pipes now counts 11,623, making the Tabernacle organ one of the world’s largest pipe organs. The current organ is largely the work of G. Donald Harrison of the former Aeolian-Skinner organ firm. It was completed in the late 1940s. The organ has undergone a few minor modifications since that time.^[8]

Presently, the Tabernacle organ is played regularly by five main organists when accompanying the choir. Clay Christiansen, Richard Elliott, and Andrew Unsworth are full-time organists, while Bonnie Goodliffe and Linda Margetts are part-time organists.

The «Spoken Word»

The announcer opens and closes the broadcast with an adaptation of Richard L. Evans’ hallmark phrase, beginning with, «From the Crossroads of the West, we welcome you to [Temple Square in Salt Lake City for Music and the Spoken Word with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.]» The announcer introduces the music with information about the piece, or with short scriptural or literary passages. At some point, usually near the middle of the program, an inspirational spoken message is delivered. The quote, «Again we leave you, from within the shadows of the everlasting hills[; m]ay peace be with you, this day and always,» signals the end of the program, and it is usually followed by the choir singing the hymn «God Be With You Till We Meet Again».

Announcers

Since its inception in 1929, the «spoken word» segment of the program has been voiced by three separate individuals. The original writer, producer, and announcer of the spoken portion of the broadcast was Richard L. Evans, who continued in that capacity for over forty years until his death in 1971. At that time the writing and announcing assignments were split, with a committee doing the writing. J. Spencer Kinard was the announcer from 1972 until he stepped down in 1990. Lloyd D. Newell has been the announcer from 1990 to the present.

The Tabernacle

Tabernacle in 1937

The program is broadcast from the Salt Lake Tabernacle, more commonly called the Mormon Tabernacle. The dome-shaped building was built between 1864 and 1867 on the west center-line axis of the Salt Lake Temple and is located inside Historic Temple Square. The overall seating capacity of the building (since its renovation) is 7,000, which includes the choir area and gallery (balcony). The central feature of the tabernacle is the large pipe organ.

Between 2005 and 2007 the program was temporarily housed in the Conference Center located across the street from Historic Temple Square.^[9]

References

^ Music and the Spoken Word History: KSL, Bonneville Communications. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ Music and the Spoken Word History: International, Bonneville Communications. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ History of Music and the Spoken Word, Bonneville Communications. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ Ensign, Feb. 1987, p. 76-77
^ NAB Radio Hall of Fame Inductees, National Association of Broadcasters. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ http://www.radiohof.org/ National Radio Hall Of Fame Retrieved on Nov. 06, 2010
^ Mormon Tabernacle Choir: Frequently Asked Questions, Deseretbook.com. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ Temple Square, C. Mark Hamilton. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ Tabernacle Choir Getting to Know Unique Conference Center, News from the Church. Retrieved on January 18, 2009.

External links

Music & the Spoken Word
Danish Tabernacle Choir Society
Music and the Spoken Word via streaming audio

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www.musicandthespokenword.com

Music and the Spoken Word is a 30-minute weekly radio and television broadcast presented by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It features music by the choir and an inspirational message.
Music and the Spoken Word is the world’s longest continuous network broadcast. It originated from the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square on 15 July 1929 and has aired every week since.
The public is invited to attend the weekly broadcast. Admission is free and no tickets are required, except for the Christmas concert. Admission is limited to those 8 years old and older. The program airs every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Mountain time in the Conference Center, just north of Temple Square. The public is asked to be seated by 9:15 a.m.
Usually the broadcast airs from the Salt Lake Tabernacle, the building the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is named after, but the Tabernacle is currently being renovated and is expected to be completed by April 2007.
Since its beginning, Music and the Spoken Word has had three announcers:

Richard L. Evans
June 1930 to October 1971

J. Spencer Kinard
February 1972 to October 1990

Lloyd D. Newell
October 1990 to present

Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide.

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Editor’s note: “The Spoken Word” is shared by Lloyd Newell each Sunday during the weekly Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square broadcast. This will be given Nov. 13, 2022.

On the western bank of the Hudson River, 40 miles north of New York City, stands the United States Military Academy at West Point. For over 200 years, this well-known institution has emphasized the values behind a simple and inspiring motto: “Duty, Honor, Country.”

Implicit in this motto is the belief that serving others is not a matter of preference or convenience but of solemn duty; that such service must be given honorably, with integrity, or not at all; and that the needs of our fellow citizens, those with whom we share our country, are as important as our own.

Ken Alford is a retired U.S. Army colonel and was a faculty member at West Point for many years.

Kenneth L. Alford, a BYU professor of Church history and doctrine, speaks during the Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, Ensign College devotional in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

Ensign College

“For me, West Point is a wonderful mix of the past, the present, and the promise of the future. As you walk the hallways of West Point you can just almost feel the great captains of the past. Also there are cadets today, young men and women that are being trained to become people of character. What West Point teaches is that there are things that are more important than self,” Alford said.

To some, these might seem like old-fashioned values. But the truth is they are timeless — and timely. Today, more than ever, we need people who consider it their duty to uphold freedom, who place a high priority on honor, and who do their part to make their country and the world a better place.

“Throughout my life, having the opportunity to serve in the military, I’ve seen both here — stateside and abroad — opportunities where people have upheld those values and the blessing that has been in their lives and also the lives of those around them. But I would suggest that people everywhere, whether they’re connected with the military or not can seek to make their country a better place,” Alford said.

It’s not enough to assume that someone else will embrace these values for us. The duty of service is our shared duty. Whatever our work may be, we can do it with honor. And love for our country can inspire us to improve our country. You don’t have to attend West Point to live by duty, honor and country. These values belong to all of us who selflessly enlist in a cause greater than ourselves.

Tuning in …

The “Music & the Spoken Word” broadcast is available on KSL-TV, KSL Radio 1160AM/102.7FM, KSL.com, BYUtv, BYUradio, Dish and DirecTV, SiriusXM Radio (Ch. 143), the tabernaclechoir.org, youtube.com/TheTabernacleChoir and Amazon Alexa (must enable skill). The program is aired live on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on many of these outlets. Look up broadcast information by state and city at musicandthespokenword.com/viewers-listeners/airing-schedules.

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Music & the Spoken Word is a religious radio and television series. Broadcast weekly from the Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, the program primarily features performances of music by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square—often accompanied by the Salt Lake Tabernacle organ and the Orchestra at Temple Square, accompanied by spiritual messages and passages related to a specific episode’s theme (the «spoken word»).

Music & the Spoken Word


Genre	Worship music Classical music
Running time	28 minutes
Country of origin	United States
Language(s)	English
Home station	KSL NewsRadio (radio) KSL-TV (television)
Syndicates	Bonneville Distribution
Starring	The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Orchestra at Temple Square
Announcer	Ted Kimball (1929–1930) Richard L. Evans (1930–1971) Alan Jensen (1971–1972) J. Spencer Kinard (1972–1990) Lloyd D. Newell (1990–present)
Created by	Earl J. Glade
Written by	Joni Hilton Luke Howard Roger Miller Lloyd D. Newell Heidi S. Swinton
Directed by	Lynn Clayson Wendy Crossman Michael Hunter Robert O. Morton Lee Wessman Nathan K. Wright
Produced by	Edward J. Payne Eldon Griffin
Recording studio	Salt Lake Tabernacle and Conference Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Original release	July 15, 1929 (radio) October 1949 (television) – present
No. of episodes	4,870 (as of January 15, 2023)^[1]
Audio format	Stereophonic sound
Opening theme	«Gently Raise the Sacred Strain»
Other themes	«As the Dew from Heaven Distilling»
Ending theme	«God Be with You Till We Meet Again»
Website	musicandthespokenword.com

Music & the Spoken Word has been broadcast continually on the Salt Lake City-based KSL radio since 1929, making it the United States’ longest-running national radio program carried continuously on a network.^[2] The program has received two Peabody Awards, and was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2004, and the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010.^[3] The program made its television debut in October 1949, and is currently the longest-running non-news program on television. It airs in syndication on television.

The radio program is distributed by the CBS Radio Network; its flagship station is KSL, which is owned by Bonneville International, a division of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. KSL is a former CBS Radio affiliate; it switched to ABC Radio in 2005. The program is also heard on Sunday mornings over 50,000 watt KOA radio from Denver, also a former CBS Radio affiliate. In addition, it is currently broadcast by over 2,000 television and radio stations worldwide, including Bonneville International-owned KOIT-FM in San Francisco, KIRO-FM in Seattle-Tacoma, and KTAR-AM-FM in Phoenix.^[4]^[5]

HistoryEdit

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s first network radio program, Music and the Spoken Word was first transmitted on July 15, 1929. The organ, choir, and announcer shared a single microphone that was attached to the ceiling of the tabernacle. The announcer stood on a ladder in order to speak into it. A telegraph was used to alert the sound engineer at KSL to start the broadcast.^[6] Anthony C. Lund was the director of the choir for the first program, and Earl J. Glade the general manager of KSL was the director and producer of the first program.^[7] Glade had been the moving force behind getting the program started.

The program was also inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010.^[9]

Through early 2020, the program’s continuous new weekly broadcasts led to it becoming the longest continuous weekly program in television and radio broadcasting history.^[10] In March 2020, as COVID-19 spread through Utah, adjustments were made to the weekly broadcast as a result.^[11] Among the adjustments were closing the Tabernacle to visitors, and airing encore presentations of previous broadcasts as the choir practices social distancing.^[12] The arrangement allows the Choir to continue the tradition of weekly broadcasts without putting its members, staff, or live audiences in danger during social distancing periods.

BroadcastEdit

MusicEdit

The choir performs both sacred and secular pieces that correspond with the chosen message. In addition to hymns and sacred anthems, the choir has performed Broadway songs, such as «Climb Ev’ry Mountain» from The Sound of Music, patriotic American songs, such as «America the Beautiful», as well as a wide range of other selections. The broadcast also regularly features an organ solo played by one of the tabernacle organists.

ChoirEdit

The Grammy Award-winning Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is a 360-voice choir that was founded in Utah in 1847, one month after the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley.

Called «America’s Choir» by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, all members of the choir are volunteers and are not remunerated. The choir is led by director Mack Wilberg.

In addition to Music and & Spoken Word, the Choir performs regularly throughout the year, including an annual Christmas Concert, Pioneer Concert, and various other concerts as well providing music for the LDS General Conference. The choir has also been on national and international tours.^[13]

OrchestraEdit

Like the Tabernacle Choir, the 110-member Orchestra is made up of volunteers, some of whom are also professional musicians.

Organ and organistsEdit

The organ in the Tabernacle is a very visible and notable part of the Tabernacle. The original organ was made by Joseph Harris Ridges (1827–1914), a native of Australia, and contained seven hundred pipes. However, the number of pipes is now 11,623, making the Tabernacle organ one of the world’s largest pipe organs. The current organ is largely the work of G. Donald Harrison of the former Aeolian-Skinner organ firm. It was completed in the late 1940s. The organ has undergone a few minor modifications since that time.^[14]

Presently, the Tabernacle organ is played regularly by five main organists when accompanying the choir. Richard Elliott, Andrew Unsworth, and Brian Mathias are full-time organists, while Bonnie Goodliffe and Linda Margetts are part-time organists.

The «Spoken Word»Edit

The announcer opens and closes the broadcast with an adaptation of Richard L. Evans’s hallmark phrase, beginning with, «From the Crossroads of the West, we welcome you to Temple Square in Salt Lake City for Music and the Spoken Word with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.» The announcer introduces the music with information about the piece, or with short scriptural or literary passages. At some point, usually near the middle of the program, an inspirational spoken message is delivered. The quote, «Again we leave you, from within the shadows of the everlasting hills; may peace be with you, this day and always,» signals the end of the program, and it is usually followed by the choir singing the hymn «God Be with You Till We Meet Again».

AnnouncersEdit

TabernacleEdit

The program is broadcast from the Salt Lake Tabernacle, more commonly called the Mormon Tabernacle. The dome-shaped building was built between 1864 and 1867 on the west center-line axis of the Salt Lake Temple and is located inside Temple Square. The overall seating capacity of the building (since its renovation) is 7,000, which includes the choir area and balcony gallery. The central feature of the tabernacle is the large pipe organ.

Between 2005 and 2007, the program was temporarily housed in the Conference Center located across the street from Temple Square.^[15]

ReferencesEdit

^ See this page, which clearly lists the episode number (and its air date) as part of the episode synopsis.
^ «Music & the Spoken Word». National Radio Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 21, 2017. The longest-running continuous network radio program in the world, Music & the Spoken Word began on July 15th, 1929.
^ NAB Radio Hall of Fame Inductees, National Association of Broadcasters. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ Music & the Spoken Word History: KSL, Bonneville Communications. Archived from the original on March 20, 2007. Last accessed on August 25, 2015.
^ Music & the Spoken Word History: International, Bonneville Communications. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Last accessed on August 25, 2015.
^ History of Music and the Spoken Word Archived 2007-03-12 at the Wayback Machine, Bonneville Communications. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ «Tabernacle Choir Presents 3000th Broadcast February 15», Ensign, February 1987, pp. 76–77.
^ NAB Radio Hall of Fame Inductees, National Association of Broadcasters. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ http://www.radiohof.org/ National Radio Hall Of Fame Retrieved on Nov. 06, 2010
^ See this article for confirmation.
^ How COVID-19 Impacts The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
^ The summary page for an episode airing on the last day of May shows these encore episodes with updated numbering as if a new episode had aired as scheduled.
^ Mormon Tabernacle Choir: Frequently Asked Questions Archived 2013-03-29 at the Wayback Machine, Deseretbook.com. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
^ Hamilton, C. Mark (1994), «Temple Square», in Powell, Allan Kent (ed.), Utah History Encyclopedia, Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, ISBN 0874804256, OCLC 30473917, archived from the original on 2013-04-11
^ «Tabernacle Choir Getting to Know Unique Conference Center», Liahona, August 2005.

External linksEdit

Official website
Current episode at the Tabernacle Choir website
Music & the Spoken Word at IMDb

Источник

Music & the Spoken Word


Genre	Worship music Classical music
Running time	28 minutes
Country of origin	United States
Language(s)	English
Home station	KSL NewsRadio (radio) KSL-TV (television)
Syndicates	Bonneville Distribution
Starring	The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Orchestra at Temple Square
Announcer	Ted Kimball (1929–1930) Richard L. Evans (1930–1971) Alan Jensen (1971–1972) J. Spencer Kinard (1972–1990) Lloyd D. Newell (1990–present)
Created by	Earl J. Glade
Written by	Joni Hilton Luke Howard Roger Miller Lloyd D. Newell Heidi S. Swinton
Directed by	Lynn Clayson Wendy Crossman Michael Hunter Robert O. Morton Lee Wessman Nathan K. Wright
Produced by	Edward J. Payne Eldon Griffin
Recording studio	Salt Lake Tabernacle and Conference Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Original release	July 15, 1929 (radio) October 1949 (television) – present
No. of episodes	4,895 (as of September 25, 2022)
Audio format	Stereophonic sound
Opening theme	«Gently Raise the Sacred Strain»
Other themes	«As the Dew from Heaven Distilling»
Ending theme	«God Be with You Till We Meet Again»
Website	musicandthespokenword.com

Music & the Spoken Word has been broadcast continually on the Salt Lake City-based KSL radio since 1929, making it the United States’ longest-running national radio program carried continuously on a network. The program has received two Peabody Awards, and was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2004, and the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010. The program made its television debut in October 1949, and is currently the longest-running non-news program on television. It airs in syndication on television.

History

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s first network radio program, Music and the Spoken Word was first transmitted on July 15, 1929. The organ, choir, and announcer shared a single microphone that was attached to the ceiling of the tabernacle. The announcer stood on a ladder in order to speak into it. A telegraph was used to alert the sound engineer at KSL to start the broadcast. Anthony C. Lund was the director of the choir for the first program, and Earl J. Glade the general manager of KSL was the director and producer of the first program. Glade had been the moving force behind getting the program started.

The program was also inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010.

Through early 2020, the program’s continuous new weekly broadcasts led to it becoming the longest continuous weekly program in television and radio broadcasting history. In March 2020, as COVID-19 spread through Utah, adjustments were made to the weekly broadcast as a result. Among the adjustments were closing the Tabernacle to visitors, and airing encore presentations of previous broadcasts as the choir practices social distancing. The arrangement allows the Choir to continue the tradition of weekly broadcasts without putting its members, staff, or live audiences in danger during social distancing periods.