The Mormon Tabernacle Choir A Biography
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir A Biography by Michael Hicks, published by University of Illinois Press in 2015, offers a comprehensive history of this renowned choral group. This reprint edition spans 210 pages and is presented in English. The book chronicles the evolution of the Choir from its origins as an all-volunteer ensemble formed by persecuted religious outcasts to its status as a multimedia powerhouse closely associated with both mainstream culture and Mormonism.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of the Choir’s journey, highlighting key personalities, decisions, and controversies that have influenced its development. Michael Hicks delves into various aspects, including the Choir’s acclaimed acoustics, early challenges with anti-Mormon sentiment, and the impact of radio on its popularity. The narrative also addresses the Choir’s interactions with Church leaders, its aspirations within the classical music realm, and its broader cultural significance, including notable performances and media appearances. This biography provides valuable insights into the intersection of music, religion, and American culture.
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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.
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