07/12/2025
What a momentous milestone! 🎉 This Sunday, Music & the Spoken Word, featuring the world‑famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir, celebrates its 5,000th broadcast—marking 96 years of weekly inspiration since its debut in July 1929.
Highlights you won’t want to miss:
* A moving tribute to the first broadcast in July 1929—hear “The Morning Breaks” sung, and watch director Mack Wilberg wield the original baton from that momentous debut.
* A beautiful gathering of current choir members alongside singers from the past 50 years, celebrating decades of devotion and talent.
* A pre‑ and post‑show, featuring personal stories from choir/orchestra members, cherished listener comments, and rare archival clips.
* Audible reflections on sustaining hope through world‑changing events—from the Great Depression to wars and pandemics.
Ahead of the landmark 5,000th episode of