

Music & the Spoken Word
Season 87
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 Music & the Spoken Word • Season 87
53 Episodes
- July 19, 2015E4479
July 19, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. The Handcart Song 2. They, the Builders of the Nation 3. There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today 4. The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare 5. Land of Rest, from Seven Folk Tune Sketches (Organ Solo) 6. Over the Rainbow, from The Wizard of Oz 7. Spoken Word: Our Pioneering Journey 8. Come, Come, Ye Saints Episode 4479. Aired July 19, 2015 - July 26, 2015E4480
July 26, 20151. Let There Be Light! 2. For the Beauty of the Earth 3. Romanza (Organ Solo) 4. "How Excellent Thy Name," from Saul 5. Two Brothers Who Changed the World (Spoken Word) 6. The Impossible Dream, from Man of La Mancha 7. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Episode 4480. Aired July 26, 2015. - August 2, 2015E4481
August 2, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. The Morning Breaks 2. Ave Verum 3. Spitfire Prelude, from The First of the Few (Organ Solo) 4. When the Saints Go Marching In 5. Spoken Word: The Joy of Enough 6. My House, from Peter Pan 7. Standing on the Promises Episode 4481. Aired August 2, 2015 - August 9, 2015E4482
August 9, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Hallelujah Chorus, from Christ on the Mount of Olives 2. I Will Sing with the Spirit 3. I Joyful Praise (Organ Solo) 4. Consider the Lilies of the Field 5. Spoken Word: "Brighten the World" 6. "Give", Said the Little Stream 7. Thou Lovely Source of True Delight Episode 4482. Aired August 9, 2015 - August 16, 2015E4483
August 16, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. All Creatures of Our God and King 2. All Things Bright and Beautiful, by John Rutter 3. I Am Jesus' Little Lamb (Organ Solo) 4. Abide with Me - Alexandria Sharpe 5. The Sound of Music, from The Sound of Music 6. Sing! The Spoken Word: Childlike Wonder Episode 4483 Aired August 16, 2015 - August 23, 2015E4484
August 23, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Praise Ye the Lord 2. Be Thou My Vision 3. The Ash Grove (Organ Solo) 4. O Thou, the True and Only Light, from Saint Paul 5. Our Life Stories (Spoken Word) 6. One Person, from Dear World 7. All People That on Earth Do Dwell Episode 4484. Aired August 23, 2015. - August 30, 2015E4485
August 30, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra and Bells at Temple Square. 1. Fill the World with Love, from Goodbye, Mr. Chips 2. Psalm of Praise (Tocatta on "Old Hundredth") (organ solo) 3. Brother James's Air 4. Little Fugue (Fugue in G Minor), Bells at Temple Square 5. Spoken Word: "Early to Bed and Early to Rise" 6. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning, from "Oklahoma!" 7. My God, My Portion, and My Love Episode 4485. Aired August 30, 2015 - September 6, 2015 - Labor Day SpecialE4486
September 6, 2015 - Labor Day SpecialLabor Day Special Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. O Come Ye Nations of the Earth 2. The Road Not Taken, from Frostiana 3. Finale, from Symphony No. 1 (Organ Solo) 4. My Song in the Night 5. Resourcefulness and Ingenuity (The Spoken Word) 6. Climb Ev'ry Mountain, from The Sound of Music 7. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand Episode 4486. Aired September 6, 2015. - September 13, 2015E4487
September 13, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. 1. I Sing the Greatness of Our God 2. In Thee Is Gladness 3. Sinfonia to Cantata 29 (organ solo) 4. The Lord Is My Strength and My Shield 5. Spoken Word: Make Someone Smile Today 6. Somewhere Out There, from "An American Tail" 7. Bring, O Morn, Thy Music! Episode 4487. Aired September 13, 2015 - September 20, 2015E4488
September 20, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Praise Ye the Lord 2. I'll Walk with God, from The Student Prince 3. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, by Johann Sebastian Bach; arr. Clay Christiansen (Organ Solo) 4. The Heavens Are Telling, from The Creation, by Franz Joseph Hayden 5. If the Way Be Full of Trial, Weary Not 6. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - September 27, 2015E4489
September 27, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Canticle of Faithfulness 2. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 3. ? (organ solo) 4. For the Beauty of the Earth, by John Rutter 5. Old Time Religion 6. ? The Spoken Word: "A Note of Appreciation" - October 4, 2015E4490
October 4, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Come, Ye Children of the Lord 2. Children of the Heavenly Father 3. How Firm a Foundation (Organ Solo) 4. "He, Watching over Israel," from Elijah 5. A Light Unto My Path (Spoken Word) 6. Teach Me to Walk in the Light 7. From All That Dwell Below the Skies Episode 4490. Aired October 4, 2015. - October 11, 2015E4491
October 11, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square with guest artist Sylvia McNair. 1. Look to the Day 2. Awake the Harp, from Creation 3. Softly and Tenderly 4. Intermezzo (Organ Solo) 5. This Little Light of Mine 6. The Power of Preparation (Spoken Word) 7. My Favorite Things, from The Sound of Music 8. Climb Ev'ry Mountain, from The Sound of Music Episode 4491. Aired October 11, 2015. - October 18, 2015E4492
October 18, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven 2. Holy, Holy, Holy 3. How Great Thou Art (organ solo) 4. Rock of Ages 5. Spoken Word: A Home That Lasts Forever 6. Love at Home 7. Redeemer of Israel Episode 4492. Aired October 18, 2015 - October 25, 2015E4493
October 25, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. How Great Thou Art 2. Psalm 150 3. Improvisation on "Hymn to Joy" (organ solo) 4. When You Wish upon a Star, from Pinocchio 5. The Spoken Word: Good Books 6. Simple Gifts, arranged by Ryan Murphy 7. O God, Our Help in Ages Past Episode 4493. Aired October 25, 2015 - November 8, 2015 - Veterans Day SpecialE4495
November 8, 2015 - Veterans Day SpecialVeterans Day Special 1. This Land is Your Land 2. Because of the Brave 3. Hymn for America 4. America the Beautiful (Organ Solo) 5. March, from An American Tapestry (Bells on Temple Square) 6. The Pledge of Allegiance 7. A Symbol of Freedom (The Spoken Word) 8. Flag of the Free 9. My Country, ‘Tis of Thee Episode 4495. November 8, 2015. - November 22, 2015 - Thanksgiving Day SpecialE4497
November 22, 2015 - Thanksgiving Day SpecialThanksgiving Day Special Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and the Bells on Temple Square. 1. Now Thank We All Our God 2. For the Beauty of the Earth, by John Rutter 3. Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals (Organ Solo) 4. Because I Have Been Given Much 5. Prayer of Thanksgiving (Spoken Word) 6. Prayer of Thanksgiving 7. Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends Episode 4497. Aired November 22, 2015. - November 29, 2015E4498
November 29, 2015Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Arise, Thy Light Has Come 2. And the Glory of the Lord, from Messiah 3. Sleepers, Wake, a Voice Is Calling, from Saint Paul 4. Sleepers, Wake, for Night Is Flying (Organ Solo) 5. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming 6. Noe! Noe! 7. When Christmas Comes (The Spoken Word) 8. Christmas Is Coming Episode 4498. Aired November 29, 2015. - December 6, 2015 - Christmas Special - The Light of ChristmasE4499
December 6, 2015 - Christmas Special - The Light of ChristmasChristmas Special - The Light of Christmas Music and The Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Christmas Bells Are Ringing 2. The First Noel 3. “Glory to God,” from Messiah 4. Away in a Manger 5. Gesù Bambino 6. ¡Fum, fum, fum! 7. Let There Be Light 8. Angels’ Carol 9. Ding Dong! Merrily on High Episodes 4499. Aired December 6, 2015. Gesu Bambino/The Infant Jesus Music and Italian Lyrics by Pietro A. Yon Copyright © 1917 (Renewed) J. Fischer & Bro. All rights assigned to and controlled by Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp. All rights reserved - December 13, 2015 - Christmas Special - Peaceful ChristmasE4500
December 13, 2015 - Christmas Special - Peaceful ChristmasChristmas Special 1. “For Unto Us a Child Is Born,” from Messiah 2. Carol of the Bells 3. Bell Carol Fantasy 4. Prelude on "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Organ Solo) 5. Small, Quiet, and Peaceful (The Spoken Word) 6. In the Bleak Midwinter 7. Go Tell It on the Mountain 8. “Hallelujah,” from Messiah Episode 4500. Aired December 13, 2015 - December 20, 2015 - Christmas Special - Come Let Us SingE4501
December 20, 2015 - Christmas Special - Come Let Us SingChristmas Special - Come Let Us Sing 1. Come All Ye Children, Singing 2. Do You Hear What I Hear? 3. Of the Father’s Love Begotten 4. “In dulci jubilo” (Organ solo) 5. Wexford Carol 6. Luke 2 Reading “On Earth Peace, Good Will towards Men” 7. Angels from the Realms of Glory Spoken Word: "Luke 2: The Christmas Story" - December 27, 2015 - New Years SpecialE4502
December 27, 2015 - New Years SpecialNew Years Special 1. Let There Be Light! 2. Come, Let Us Anew 3. “Norwegian Rustic March,” from Lyric Pieces, Op. 54 (Organ Solo) 4. The Morning and Evening Questions (The Spoken Word) 5. “Over the Rainbow,” from The Wizard of Oz 6. The Successful Life 7. “I’ll Begin Again,” from Scrooge 8. “Hold On,” from The Secret Garden Episode 4502. Aired December 27, 2015. - January 17, 2016 - Heritage Day SpecialE4505
January 17, 2016 - Heritage Day SpecialHeritage Day Special 1. He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands 2. Peace Like a River 3. I’m Runnin On - Alex Boyé 4. Prelude on “Great Day (organ solo) 5. I Want Jesus to Walk with Me 6. My Country, ’Tis of Thee NOTE: YouTube has labeled this episode as being broadcasted on January 24, 2016, while the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's website indicates that this Heritage Day Special aired on January 17, 2016. (I'm siding with the Choir's website with the correct date). And besides, I personally recorded this broadcast off the air on January 17th, and my copy has this date stamped with its file name. -- Settled! - January 31, 2016E4507
January 31, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. I Think the World Is Glorious 2. Called to Serve 3. All Things Bright and Beautiful, arranged by Mack Wilberg 4. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Organ Solo) 5. He Shall Feed His Flock 6. Let All the Angels of God Worship Him 7. Life as We Would Like It to Be (Spoken Word) 8. “Who Will Buy?” from Oliver 9. Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah Episode 4507. Aired January 31, 2016. - February 7, 2016E4508
February 7, 20161. Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven, by Ryan Murphy 2. How Lovely Are the Messengers, from "St. Paul", by Felix Mendelssohn 3. Placare Christe servulis, by Marcel Dupré (Organ Solo) 4. Wayfarin' Stranger, arr. Mack Wilberg 5. On a Clear Day, from "On a Clear Day You can See Forever", by Burton Lane 6. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty(Orchestra), arr. Mack Wilberg - February 14, 2016 - Presidents Day SpecialE4509
February 14, 2016 - Presidents Day SpecialPresidents Day Special 1. This Is My Country 2. This Is a Great Country 3. Prelude on ‘My Country, ’Tis of Thee’ (organ solo) 4. "El Capitan", by John Philip Sousa, featuring Bells on Temple Square 5. The House I Live In 6. Cohan’s Big Three 7. Battle Hymn of the Republic - February 21, 2016E4510
February 21, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. “Redeemer of Israel” 2. “If the Savior Stood Beside Me” 3. “Trumpet Tune in Seven”(Organ Solo) 4. “Lead, Kindly Light” 5. “Breaking Bread” (Spoken Word) 6. “Fill the World with Love,” from Goodbye, Mr. Chips 7. “Arise, O God, and Shine” Episode 4510. Aired February 21, 2016. - February 28, 2016E4511
February 28, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Saints Bound for Heaven 2. I Am a Child of God 3. Their Sound Is Gone Out into All Lands, from Messiah 4. The Rejoicing, from Music for the Royal Fireworks (Organ Solo) 5. Somewhere, from West Side Story 6. What Can Be the Meaning of Life? (Spoken Word) 7. No Man Is an Island 8. How Firm a Foundation Episode 4511. Aired February 28, 2016. - March 6, 2016E4512
March 6, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. When in Our Music God is Glorified 2. For the Beauty of the Earth, arr. Mack Wilberg 3. “March,” from First Suite in E-flat 4. Ubi Caritas 5. Prelude on “Prospect of Heaven” (Organ Solo) 6. Joy in the Morning 7. Take Care of Your Garden (Spoken Word) 8. Love One Another 9. Glorious Everlasting Episode 4512. Aired March 6, 2016. - March 13, 2016E4513
March 13, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Look at the World, by John Rutter 2. Pilgrim Song 3. Festive Trumpet Tune (Organ Solo) 4. His Yoke is Easy, and His Burthen Is Light, from "Messiah" 5. The Sound of Music, from "The Sound of Music" 6. Be Still, My Soul 7. O Come, Ye Nations of the Earth - March 20, 2016E4514
March 20, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and guest artists the Female Alumnae Choir of Tallinn University of Technology in Estonia. 1. Hymn of Praise 2. Morning Has Broken 3. Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah (Organ Solo) 4. Anima nostra sicut passer 5. The Ground, from Sunrise Mass 6. But Thanks Be to God, from Messiah 7. An Opportunity to Learn (Spoken Word) 8. Karske neiu 9. And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth, from Elijah Episode 4514. Aired March 20, 2016. - March 27, 2016 - Easter SpecialE4515
March 27, 2016 - Easter SpecialEaster Special 1. “Hallelujah,” from Messiah 2. “Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs,” from Messiah 3. “Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates,” from Messiah 4. “Since by Man Came Death,” from Messiah 5. “Behold, I Tell You a Mystery,” from Messiah, with Joseph Barron 6. “The Trumpet Shall Sound,” from Messiah, with Joseph Barron 7. The Great Light of Hope (Spoken Word) 8. “Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain,” from Messiah Episode 4515. Aired March 27, 2016. - April 3, 2016E4516
April 3, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Glory to God on High 2. Called to Serve 3. Lord, I Would Follow Thee (Organ Solo) 4. And He Shall Purify, from Messiah 5. God Is Love 6. What Love Is (The Spoken Word) 7. Where Love Is 8. Thou Lovely Source of True Delight - April 10, 2016E4517
April 10, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and guest artists, the BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers. 1. O Clap Your Hands 2. Sing Praise to Him 3. This Is My Father’s World (Organ Solo) 4. Let Us with a Gladsome Mind 5. The Heaven’s Flock 6. Important Days (The Spoken Word) 7. O Praise Ye the Lord Episode 4517. Aired April 10, 2016. - April 17, 2016E4518
April 17, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the 1. Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah 2. In the Garden 3. How Wondrous and Great (Organ Solo) 4. “Gloria in Excelsis,” from Mass in C minor, K. 427 5. If Ye Love Me 6. Weather the Storms (Spoken Word) 7. “Hold On,” from The Secret Garden 8. High on the Mountain Top Episode 4518. Aired April 17, 2016. - April 24, 2016E4519
April 24, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Hallelujah Chorus, from Christ on the Mount of Olives 2. Awake and Arise, All Ye Children of Light 3. Early One Morning (Organ Solo) 4. Shenandoah 5. The Gift of Life (Spoken Word) 6. My Heavenly Father Loves Me 7. One Person, from Dear World 8. Benediction Episode 4519. Aired April 24, 2016. - May 1, 2016E4520
May 1, 2016Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. Let All the World in Every Corner Sing 2. I Will Follow God’s Plan 3. Toccata (Organ Solo) 4. O Light of Life! 5. The Time to Prepare (Spoken Word) 6. Praise the Lord! His Glories Show Episode 4520. Aired May 1, 2016. - May 8, 2016 - Mother's Day SpecialE4521
May 8, 2016 - Mother's Day SpecialMother's Day Special 1. For the Beauty of the Earth 2. A Mother’s Eyes Reflect the Love of Heaven 3. All Things Bright and Beautiful (arranged by Mack Wilberg) 4. A Mother’s Lullaby (Organ Solo) 5. Be Thou My Vision (Bells on Temple Square) 6. Somebody’s Mother (Spoken Word) 7. Mother, I Followed Your Footsteps 8. On A Wonderful Day Like Today Episode 4521. Aired May 8, 2016 - May 29, 2016 - Memorial Day SpecialE4524
May 29, 2016 - Memorial Day SpecialMemorial Day Special 1. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand 2. The Mansions of the Lord, from We Were Soldiers 3. God Bless the U.S.A. - sung by special guest: Dallyn Vail Bayles 4. Amazing Grace 5. A Tribute to the Armed Services Spoken Word: A Silent Hymn to the Fallen - June 12, 2016E4526
June 12, 20161. Psalm 148 2. Pilgrim Song 3. Prelude on Middlebury (Organ Solo) 4. “Cum Sancto Spiritu,” from Petite Messe Solennelle 5. Steady, Reliable Old Faithful (The Spoken Word) 6. “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” from Oklahoma! 7. “Alleluia,” from Psalm 150 Episode 4526. Aired June 12, 2016. - June 19, 2016 - Father's Day SpecialE4527
June 19, 2016 - Father's Day SpecialFather's Day Special 1. Let There Be Light! 2. There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today 3. Meditation on an Old Covenanter’s Tune (Organ solo) 4. How Excellent Thy Name, from Saul 5. My Father's Faith 6. The Battle of Jericho 7. It's a Grand Night for Singing, from State Fair - July 3, 2016 - Independence Day SpecialE4529
July 3, 2016 - Independence Day SpecialIndependence Day Special 1. America, the Dream Goes On 2. This Is My Country 3. Yankee Doodle Dandy 4. The Battle Cry of Freedom” (“Rally ‘Round the Flag”) (Organ solo) 5. The Pledge of Allegiance 6. God Bless America 7. Battle Hymn of the Republic - July 17, 2016E4531
July 17, 20161. Saints Bound for Heaven 2. Pilgrim Song 3. Organ Prelude on “Simple Gifts” (Organ Solo) 4. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 5. Bound for the Promised Land 6. More Than Just A Song (The Spoken Word) 7. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Episode 4531. Aired July 17, 2016.