

Music & the Spoken Word
Season 88
TV-G
For more than eight decades, nearly the lifetime of radio, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has presented a weekly program - Music and the Spoken Word - without interruption, giving voice to peace, hope, inspiration and the goodness of God. No other broadcast can claim such a heritage.
Where to Watch Season 88
52 Episodes
- July 24, 2016 - Pioneer Day ConcertE4532
July 24, 2016 - Pioneer Day Concert2016 Pioneer Day Concert with The King's Singers - Music for a Summer Evening • The Handcart Song • As I Walked through London City • All Things Bright and Beautiful” (Organ) • Migildi Magildi • I’m Runnin’ On • Come, Come Ye Saints • Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends THE SPOKEN WORD: "Strong Men, Brave Women, and Sturdy Children" To learn more about this episode, goto: https://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/content/motab/en/videos/july-24-2016-music-and-the-spoken-word.html - July 31, 2016E4533
July 31, 2016• Rejoice, the Lord Is King • I Will Sing with the Spirit • There Is a Happy Land (Organ solo) • Alleluia • You'll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) • When the Saints Go Marching In THE SPOKEN WORD: "A Perfect Brightness of Hope" To learn more about this episode, goto: https://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/content/motab/en/videos/july-31-2016-music-and-the-spoken-word.html - August 07, 2016E4534
August 07, 2016• All Creatures of Our God and King • Peace Like a River • "Gloria” from Mass in D, op. 86 • Little David, Play on Your Harp (Organ) • Smile (Music by Charles Chaplin) • Call of the Champions THE SPOKEN WORD: "Winners and Champions" To learn more about this episode, goto: https://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/content/motab/en/videos/august-7-2016-music-and-the-spoken-word.html - August 14, 2016E4535
August 14, 20161. Give, Said the Little Stream 2. Brother James’s Air 3. In Christ There Is No East or West (Organ Solo) 4. “Somewhere,” from West Side Story 5. Nature’s Beautiful Gifts (The Spoken Word) 6. Look at the World 7. “Sing!”, from Toccata Episode 4535. Aired August 14, 2016. - September 11, 2016E4539
September 11, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Sing Praise to Him 2. My Song in the Night 3. If the Savior Stood Beside Me 4. “Final,” from Symphony No. 1 (Organ Solo) 5. “Hold On,” from The Secret Garden 6. Rebuilding (The Spoken Word) 7. Amazing Grace Episode 4539. Aired September 11, 2016. - September 18, 2016E4540
September 18, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and Bells on Temple Square. 1. The Last Words of David 2. Sing Praise to God (Organ Solo) 3. Lead, Kindly Light 4. Campanae Celebrare (Bells on Temple Square) 5. Good Music and Good Company (The Spoken Word) 6. “The Sound of Music,” from The Sound of Music 7. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Episode 4540. Aired September 18, 2016. - October 23, 2016 - Eccles TheatreE4545
October 23, 2016 - Eccles TheatreMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square from the new George S. and Delores Dore Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City. 1. Saints Bound for Heaven 2. Look at the World 3. I Think the World Is Glorious 4. The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare 5. “Unfold, Ye Portals,” from The Redemption 6. Art Matters (Spoken Word) 7. On a Wonderful Day Like Today 8. He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands - October 30, 2016E4546
October 30, 20161. O Come Ye Nations of the Earth 2. I Know That My Savior Loves Me 3. “Gloria in excelsis,” from Mass in C Minor 4. “Menuet gothique,” from Suite gothique (Organ Solo) 5. The Promise of Better Days (Spoken Word) 6. “Who Will Buy?” from Oliver! 7. All People That on Earth Do Dwell - November 6, 2016 - Veterans Day SpecialE4547
November 6, 2016 - Veterans Day SpecialVeterans Day Special 1. This Is a Great Country 2. Who Are the Brave? 3. The Mansions of the Lord,” from We Were Soldiers (organ solo) 4. America the Beautiful 5. The Last Full Measure of Devotion 6. Let There Be Peace on Earth 7. A Tribute to the Armed Services - November 13, 2016E4548
November 13, 20161. Glory! 2. Gladsome Light (Tenebrae) 3. Sing Praise to Him (Organ Solo) 4. Morning Has Broken 5. Marriage to My Lady Poverty (Tenebrae) 6. The Best Job in the World (Spoken Word) 7. Home Is a Special Kind of Feeling, from The Wind in the Willows 8. O Clap Your Hands (with Tenebrae) - November 20, 2016 - Thanksgiving Day SpecialE4549
November 20, 2016 - Thanksgiving Day SpecialThanksgiving Day Special 1. Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 2. All Things Bright and Beautiful, by John Rutter 3. We Gather Together (organ solo) 4. Our Great Redeemer’s Praise 5. Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, from White Christmas 6. Hymn of Praise Spoken Word: The Thankful Heart - December 4, 2016 - Christmas SpecialE4551
December 4, 2016 - Christmas SpecialMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square presents a Christmas Special. 1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 2. Angels’ Carol 3. Do You Hear What I Hear? 4. Away in a Manger 5. Farandole,” from L'Arlesienne Suite, no. 2 Spoken Word: "Gifts of Christmas" - December 11, 2016 - Christmas SpecialE4552
December 11, 2016 - Christmas SpecialMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square presents a Christmas Special. 1. I Saw Three Ships 2. Carol of the Drum 3. Campana Sobre Campana, with special guest Rolando Villazón 4. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (organ solo) 5. O Come, Little Children 6. Angels from the Realms of Glory The Spoke Word: Luke 2: The Christmas Story, read by Rolando Villazón - December 18, 2016 - Christmas SpecialE4553
December 18, 2016 - Christmas SpecialMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square presents a Christmas Special. 1. O Come, All Ye Faithful 2. How Far Is It to Bethlehem? 3. Christmas Children, from Scrooge 4. Cold December Flies Away (organ solo) 5. Wexford Carol 6. Hallelujah, from Messiah Spoken Word: "The Picture Window of the Soul" - December 25, 2015 - Christmas SpecialE4554
December 25, 2015 - Christmas SpecialChristmas Special 1. Noe! Noe! 2. Angels We Have Heard on High (organ solo) 3. Shepherds' Dance (organ solo) 4. Good King Wenceslas (organ solo 5. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (organ solo) 6. Go Tell It on the Mountain (organ solo) 7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - January 1, 2017 - New Years SpecialE4555
January 1, 2017 - New Years SpecialNew Years Special 1. When in Our Music God Is Glorified 2. New Year 3. Prelude on “Auld Lang Syne (Organ solo) 4. Homeward Bound 5. There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today 6. When the Saints Go Marching In The Spoken Word: "Follow the Sun" - February 5, 2017 - The Abundant HeartE4560
February 5, 2017 - The Abundant Heart1. "Give," Said the Little Stream 2. "Rise Up, Arise" (excerpt), from St. Paul 3. The Ash Grove (Organ Solo) 4. Lead, Kindly Light 5. The Abundant Heart (Spoken Word) 6. “When You Wish upon A Star,” from Pinocchio 7. Redeemer of Israel - February 12, 2017 - Hammerstein Musical TributeE4561
February 12, 2017 - Hammerstein Musical Tribute• “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” from Oklahoma! • “The Sound of Music,” from The Sound of Music • “My Favorite Things,” from The Sound of Music • “If I Loved You,” from Carousel • “Edelweiss,” from The Sound of Music (organ solo) • “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” from Carousel • “It’s a Grand Night for Singing,” from State Fair • “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” from The Sound of Music THE SPOKEN WORD: "Of Family, Stories, Hard Work, and Optimism" Oscar Hammerstein II, along with Richard Rodgers, changed musical theater forever. The highly influential partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein would produce a string of Broadway hits such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. The songwriting partnership of Rodgers and Hammerstein has been referred to as the greatest of the 20th century, and for the past 40 years, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has performed and recorded songs from the duo’s musicals. During this special musical tribute to Hammerstein, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed many of his songs, and Oscar “Andy” Hammerstein III, grandson of Oscar Hammerstein II, delivered the Spoken Word segment. - February 19, 2017 - Presidents Day Special - The Very Soul of AmericaE4562
February 19, 2017 - Presidents Day Special - The Very Soul of AmericaPresidents Day Special 1. The Star-Spangled Banner 2. This Land Is Your Land 3. Shenandoah 4. The Washington Post March (organ solo) 5. The Stars and Stripes Forever 6. God Bless America 7. America the Beautiful The Spoken Word: "The Very Soul of America" - February 26, 2017 - Growing TogetherE4563
February 26, 2017 - Growing Together1. I Think the World Is Glorious 2. The King of Love My Shepherd Is 3. How Great Thou Art (Organ Solo) 4. “Achieved Is the Glorious Work,” from The Creation 5. Growing Together (Spoken Word) 6. “Tonight,” from West Side Story 7. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - March 5, 2017 - GritE4564
March 5, 2017 - Grit“Antiphon” Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams Lyrics: George Herbert “Look to the Day” by John Rutter “Allegretto, ma ben moderato” from Organ Concerto in E-flat Minor, op. 55 (Organ solo) Music: Horatio Parker “Be Thou My Vision” Irish melody Ancient Irish hymn; translated by Mary E. Bryne; versed by Eleanor H. Hull Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “On a Clear Day” from On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Music: Burton Lane Lyrics: Alan J. Lerner Arrangement: Arthur Harris “All Creatures of Our God and King” German hymn tune Lyrics: St. Francis of Assisi; translated by William H. Draper Arrangement: Mack Wilberg - March 12, 2017 - The Egg and the PotatoE4565
March 12, 2017 - The Egg and the Potato“O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” German hymn tune; adapted by Michael Praetorius Lyrics: St. Ambrose; translated by Louis F. Benson Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “Sheep May Safely Graze” Music: Johann Sebastian Bach Lyrics: Katherine K. Davis Arrangement: Katherine K. Davis “Carillon de Westminster” (Organ solo) Music: Louis Vierne “Love Is a Song” Music: Frank Churchill Lyrics: Larry Morey Arrangement: Arthur Harris “All My Trials” Spiritual Arrangement: Albert McNeil Featuring Alex Boyé “Down by the Riverside” Spiritual Arrangement: John Rutter - March 19, 2017 - Designing a LifeE4566
March 19, 2017 - Designing a LifeConductor: Mack Wilberg Organist: Clay Christiansen Announcer: Lloyd Newell With special guest: BYU Singers, Andrew Crane, conductor “Glorious Everlasting” Music: M. Thomas Cousins Lyrics: Psalm 57 “Pilgrims’ Hymn” Music: Stephen Paulus Lyrics: Michael Dennis Browne “Sing Praise to God” Bohemian Brethren’s Songbook, 1566 Lyrics: Johann Schütz; translated by Frances Elizabeth Cox Arrangement: Brent Wells Featuring BYU Singers “Toccatino Con Rico Tino” (Organ solo) Music: Robert Hebble “Softly and Tenderly” by Will L. Thompson Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “Leron, Leron, Sinta” Filipino folk song Arrangement: Saunder Choi Featuring BYU Singers “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” Music: Louis Bourgeois Lyrics: Psalm 100 with paraphrase by William Kethe Arrangement: Florence Jolley With special guest BYU Singers - March 26, 2017 - A Choice We MakeE4567
March 26, 2017 - A Choice We MakeConductors: Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy Organist: Andrew Unsworth Announcer: Lloyd Newell “Hymn of Praise” Music: Mack Wilberg Lyrics: David Warner “I Will Follow God's Plan” Music and Lyrics: Vanja Y. Watkins Arrangement: Nathan Hofheins “Prelude on an English Folk Song” (Organ solo) Music: Andrew Unsworth “The Ground” from Sunrise Mass Music: Ola Gjeilo Lyrics: Anonymous “Standing on the Promises” Music and Lyrics: Russell K. Carter Arrangement: Ryan Murphy “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You”\ Music and Lyrics: Meredith Willson Arrangement: Mack Wilberg - April 2, 2017 - Look for the LightE4568
April 2, 2017 - Look for the LightConductor: Mack Wilberg Organist: Richard Elliott Announcer: Lloyd Newell “Arise, O God, and Shine” Music: John Darwell Lyrics: William Hurn Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “I Feel My Savior’s Love” Music: K. Newell Dayley Lyrics: Ralph Rodgers, K. Newell Dayley, and Laurie Huffman Arrangement: Sam Cardon “Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates” from Messiah Music: George Frideric Handel “I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb” (Organ solo) German melody Arrangement: Robert Cundick “His Voice as the Sound” American folk hymn Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today” Music: John R. Sweney Lyrics: Eliza E. Hewitt Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” Music: John Goss Lyrics: Henry F. Lyte Arrangement: Mack Wilberg - April 9, 2017 - How to Make a DifferenceE4569
April 9, 2017 - How to Make a DifferenceConductor: Mack Wilberg Organist: Clay Christiansen Announcer: Lloyd Newell “Hallelujah Chorus” Music: Ludwig van Beethoven “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Music: John Rutter Lyrics: Cecil Frances Alexander “Land of Rest” (Organ solo) American melody Arrangement: Dale Wood “O Light of Life!” Music: Mack Wilberg Lyrics: David Warner “One Person” from Dear World by Jerry Herman Arrangement: Ryan Murphy “Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends” English folk tune Lyrics: Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Arrangement: Mack Wilberg - April 16, 2017 - Easter SpecialE4570
April 16, 2017 - Easter Special• Christ the Lord Is Risen Today • Rejoice, the Lord Is King • That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright • All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” (Organ solo) • When I Survey the Wondrous Cross • Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise • “Hallelujah” from Messiah THE SPOKEN WORD: "Set Free" To learn more about this episode, goto: https://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/content/motab/en/videos/april-16-2017-music-and-the-spoken-word.html - April 23, 2017 - Have You Read Any Good Books LatelyE4571
April 23, 2017 - Have You Read Any Good Books LatelyConductors: Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy Organist: Richard Elliott Announcer: Lloyd Newell “How Firm a Foundation” Music: J. Ellis Lyrics: Robert Keen Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “He Shall Feed His Flock” Music: John Ness Beck Lyrics: Scripture “How Excellent Thy Name” from Saul Music: George Frideric Handel “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” (Organ solo) Irish melody Arrangement: Robert Cundick “Bound for the Promised Land” American folk hymn Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz Music: Harold Arlen Lyrics: E.Y. Harburg Arrangement: Arthur Harris “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” Music: Ryan Murphy Lyrics: Henry F. Lyte - April 30, 2017 - A Better Self and a Better WorldE4572
April 30, 2017 - A Better Self and a Better WorldConductor: Mack Wilberg Organist: Clay Christiansen Announcer: Lloyd Newell • How Great Thou Art • Morning Has Broken • How Excellent Thy Name • All Things Bright and Beautiful (Organ solo) • Happy and Blest Are They • Fill the World with Love • All People That on Earth Do Dwell THE SPOKEN WORD: "A Better Self and a Better World" - May 7, 2017 - See It ThroughE4573
May 7, 2017 - See It ThroughConductor: Mack Wilberg Organist: Andrew Unsworth Announcer: Lloyd Newell . Music: • Thou Lovely Source of True Delight • If the Savior Stood Beside Me • How Excellent Thy Name • “Finale” from Symphony no. 6" (Organ solo) • How Can I Keep from Singing? • “Hold On” from The Secret Garden • If Clarions Sound THE SPOKEN WORD: "See It Through!" To learn more about this episode, goto: https://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/content/motab/en/videos/may-7-2017-music-and-the-spoken-word.html - May 14, 2017 - Mother's Day SpecialE4574
May 14, 2017 - Mother's Day SpecialMother's Day Special: A Mother's Heart Conductors: Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy Organist: Richard Elliott Announcer: Lloyd Newell • I Think the World Is Glorious • I Often Go Walking • Belgian Mother’s Song (Organ solo) • Home Is a Special Kind of Feeling • A Mother’s Love • Tonight, from West Side Story • Come to My Garden, from The Secret Garden THE SPOKEN WORD: "A Mother's Heart" Broadcast #4574, Aired May 14, 2017 - May 21, 2017 - The Promise of MarriageE4575
May 21, 2017 - The Promise of MarriageConductor: Mack Wilberg Organist: Linda Margetts Announcer: Lloyd Newell With special guest Wasatch and District Pipe Band 1. Saints Bound for Heaven 2. Homeward Bound 3. Intermezzo (Organ Solo) 4. Who Will Buy? from Oliver! 5. For the Beauty of the Earth 6. Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends, performed with special guest Wasatch and District Pipe Band The Spoken Word: The Promise of Marriage - May 28, 2017 - Memorial Day SpecialE4576
May 28, 2017 - Memorial Day SpecialConductor: Mack Wilberg Organist: Andrew Unsworth Announcer: Lloyd Newell 1. This Is My Country 2. Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones 3. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand (Organ Solo) 4. Hymn to the Fallen 5. On This Day 6. Battle Hymn of the Republic The Spoken Word: "What You Can Do for Your Country" Episode 4576. Aired May 28, 2017 - June 4, 2017 - Together We Are StrongE4577
June 4, 2017 - Together We Are StrongConductors: Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy Organist: Richard Elliott Announcer: Lloyd Newell Music: 1. Let There Be Light! 2. Psalm 150 3. All Things Bright and Beautiful 4. Praise and Thanksgiving (Organ Solo) 5. Deep River 6. The Battle of Jericho 7. Hymn of Praise The Spoken Word: "Together We Are Strong" Episode 4577. Aired June 4, 2017. - June 11, 2017 - Little Pieces of HappinessE4578
June 11, 2017 - Little Pieces of HappinessMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Music: 1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 2. Psalm 148 3. Festive Trumpet Tune (Organ solo) 4. Pilgrim Song 5. My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music 6. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling The Spoken Word: "Little Pieces of Happiness" Episode 4578. Aired June 11, 2017. - June 18, 2017 - Father's Day SpecialE4579
June 18, 2017 - Father's Day SpecialMusic & the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with the Orchestra and Bells at Temple Square present a Father's Day Special. Music: 1. For the Beauty of the Earth 2. Love Is Spoken Here 3. Norwegian Rustic March from Lyric Pieces, op. 54 (Organ solo) 4. Joy in the Morning (Orchestra and Bells at Temple Square) 5. Spoken Word: "A Father's Legacy" 6. Father 7. Fill the World with Love, from Goodbye Mr. Chips Episode 4579. Aired June 18, 2017. - June 25, 2017 - It Is Well with My SoulE4580
June 25, 2017 - It Is Well with My SoulMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Music: 1. How Firm a Foundation 2. I Will Follow God's Plan 3. Trumpet Tune in Seven (Organ Solo) 4. Glory 5. "Hold On" from The Secret Garden 6. It Is Well With My Soul 7. Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah The Spoken Word: "It Is Well with My Soul" Episode 4580. Aired June 25, 2017. - July 2, 2017 - Independence Day SpecialE4581
July 2, 2017 - Independence Day SpecialIndependence Day Special Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Cohans's Big Three 2. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand 3. Prelude on 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' (Organ Solo) 4. Hymn for America 5. The Stars and Stripes Forever 6. This Is a Great Country, from Mr. President 7. America the Beautiful The Spoken Word: "A Team of Individual Citizens" Episode 4581 Aired July 2, 2017 - July 9, 2017 - Moments in NatureE4582
July 9, 2017 - Moments in NatureConductors: Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy Organist: Andrew Unsworth Announcer: Lloyd Newell “Simple Gifts” Shaker song Arrangement: Ryan Murphy “Be Thou My Vision” Irish melody Lyrics: Ancient Irish hymn; translated by Mary E. Byrne; versed by Eleanor H. Hull Arrangement: Mack Wilberg “Gloria in Excelsis” from Grand Mass in C Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Festival Voluntary” (Organ solo) Music: Flor Peeters “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” from Oklahoma Music: Richard Rodgers Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II Arrangement: Arthur Harris “Look at the World” by John Rutter “Praise the Lord! His Glories Show” Music: Robert Williams Lyrics: Henry Francis Lyte Arrangement: Mack Wilberg - July 16, 2017 - The Myth of FairnessE4583
July 16, 2017 - The Myth of FairnessConductors: Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy Organist: Richard Elliott Announcer: Lloyd Newell With special guest Alex Boyé “When in Our Music God Is Glorified” Based on the hymn tune Sine Nomine Lyrics: Fred Pratt Green Arrangement: Emily Crocker “Lead, Kindly Light” Music: John B. Dykes Lyrics: John Henry Newman Arrangement: Mack Wilberg Symphony no. 2 for Organ and Orchestra, Mvt. V "Allegro con brio" (Organ solo) by Fèlix-Alexandre Guilmant “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep” from White Christmas by Irving Berlin Arrangement: Michael Davis “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” African-American Spiritual Arrangement: Moses Hogan Featuring Alex Boyé “I’m Runnin’ On” African-American Spiritual Arrangement: Mack Wilberg Featuring Alex Boyé