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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir

A Biography

by Michael Hicks
language: english
Publisher: University of Illinois Press, August of 2017 ‧
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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.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir

A Biography

by Michael Hicks

Property Description
ISBN: 9780252083174
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date: August of 2017
Language: English
Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 20 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 248
Format: Book
Collection: Music In American Life
Categories: Books in English > Art > Music
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9780252083174

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