What are some notable achievements of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir?
Since it was established more than 150 years ago, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has performed and recorded extensively in the United States and around the world. In that time, the Choir has had many noteworthy performances and achievements. Some of those milestones include the following: • The Choir has released more than 130 musical compilations and several films and videotapes. • Two of the Choir’s recordings have achieved “platinum record” status (in 1991 and 1992). • Five of the Choir’s recordings have achieved “gold record” status (two in 1963, one in 1980, and two in 1985). The most popular has been a 1959 release of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” recorded with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra. • The Choir also received a Grammy Award for “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” in 1959. • The Choir won an Emmy Award in 1987 for “Christmas Sampler,” a musical special with Shirley Verrett. • The Choir has appeared at 13 World’s Fairs and Expositions. • The Choi
