This new global hymnal “is a manifestation of … prophecy”
Music
More Features
‘I wish everyone in the world could hear this’: Tabernacle Choir guest artists get emotional over Christmas concert
A little over 12 hours after their first of 3 Christmas performances in the 21,000-seat Conference Center, Broadway star Ruthie Ann Miles and actor Dennis Haysbert opened up about what the concert means to them.
The Christmas Song That Will Touch Your Soul: “God Blessed Us, Everyone” by Truman Brothers
In a world often marked by division and despair, this song serves as a balm for the soul. The video’s portrayal of listeners experiencing deep emotions underscores the universality of the Christmas message. Whether you’re navigating a season of joy or struggle, "God Blessed Us, Everyone" reminds us that we are all loved, valued, and known by God.
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing: What is Eben-ezer?
We are starting to sing some of the new hymns in church; including “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” which I have previously enjoyed singing in our ward choir. I have always wondered about the “Eben-ezer” “that is raised” and I want to write about it. I am concerned that when we sing about Ebenezer, we immediately think of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Enjoy the Church’s 24/7 Christmas Stream of Christ-Centered Messages and Music
On December 1, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a 24/7 stream of Christmas content on the Gospel Stream app. During the entire month of December, the Christ-centered messages and music will be streamed continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people to watch and listen to anytime.
Why I Believe “Joy to the World! A Sacred Celebration” is Not to Be Missed
Recently one of my readers asked why I spend the most wonderful season of the year away from my family narrating “Joy to the World! A Sacred Celebration.” It’s the traveling Christmas show headlined by Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four. I don’t remember exactly what I said, but in the days since I’ve pondered the question much more deeply.
What to know about the upcoming 2024 Church Music Festival ‘Come, Lord Jesus’
The annual global broadcast will feature music performances from around the world.
President Nelson’s Vision for the Tabernacle Choir: ‘Do Things That Have Never Been Done Before’
After extending the callings, President Nelson pulled back the curtain on his vision for the Tabernacle Choir by suggesting to the newly called presidency, “I want you to do things that have never been done before.” The grand challenge and opportunity of that mandate were both daunting and thrilling. We all felt it.
British YouTuber Flies in for General Conference After Emotional First Listen to Tabernacle Choir
“I can probably count on one hand the number of times that I’ve watched anything that has that kind of reaction out of me,” said British YouTuber Charlie Smith as he discussed his experience hearing The Tabernacle Choir for the first time with The Stick of Joseph YouTube Channel. “I don’t think I’ve ever been shaking by the end of anything that I’ve watched.”
Afterglow’s Legacy: How Two Friends Created Latter-day Saint Music History
It’s a typical Friday night in the fall of 1979 at Old Dan Tucker’s restaurant in Orem, Utah, and the dinner crowd has begun to thin. At the grand piano, a young man is playing and singing, and another, perched on a stool in the curve of the piano, adds a perfectly blended harmony.
A Latter-day Saint bishop and his wife pause to chat between songs, asking a question that will significantly alter the arc of the young mens’ lives. “Do you guys ever do firesides?”
Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra to go to Peru for next ‘Songs of Hope’ tour stop in 2025
Choir stop in Peru will be the first performances in country.
Nine New Hymns Released for New Global Hymnbook
New additions to ‘Hymns—For Home and Church’ include shared Christian hymns such as ‘Amazing Grace’.
Harmony in Atlanta: Tabernacle Choir Reunites with Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs
The groups perform together in the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel.