The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a large choir of The Church of Jesus Christ … Read Full Bio ↴The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a large choir of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons). Since July 15, 1929, the choir has performed a weekly radio broadcast called Music and the Spoken Word which is the longest-running continuous network broadcast in the world. The show has been televised since the early 1960s and is now broadcast worldwide through some 1,500 radio, television, and cable stations.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up of some 360 men and women, all of whom are volunteers. There are many husband-wife combinations and many families have participated in the choir for generations. Choir members are currently limited to twenty years of participation, allowing new members to join the choir on a regular basis.

The choir was founded in August 1847, one month after the Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. The choir is completely self-funded, traveling and producing albums to support their organization. Choir members are not paid for their participation or performances.

Although the choir has traditionally been recognized for its sound quality, the most recent director, Craig Jessop, a student of Robert Shaw, has made changes designed to improve the overall quality of the choir. Jessop's efforts to add vitality to the choir's sound include the formation of The Orchestra at Temple Square, the 2005 addition of The Bells on Temple Square (a hand bell choir), and continual refinement of the choir's tone, enunciation, and repetoire. The minimum age for participation has been reduced from 30 to 25. In addition, new choir members participate in The Temple Square Chorale training choir, a combination music theory/performance school led by associate director and composer/arranger Mack Wilberg.

Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Lyrics

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There's a bright golden haze on the meadow,
There's a bright golden haze on the meadow,
The corn is as high as an elephants eye,
An' it looks like it's climbing clear up in the sky.

Oh, what a beautiful mornin',
Oh, what a beautiful day.
I got a beautiful feelin'

Ev'erything's goin' my way.

All the cattle are standin' like statues,
All the cattle are standin' like statues,
They don't turn their heads as they see me ride by,
But a little brown mav'rick is winkin' her eye.

Oh, what a beautiful mornin',
Oh, what a beautiful day.
I got a beautiful feelin'
Ev'erything's goin' my way.

All the sounds of the earth are like music
All the sounds of the earth are like music
The breeze is so busy it don't miss a tree
And an old weepin' willer is laughin' at me

Oh, what a beautiful mornin',
Oh, what a beautiful day.

I got a beautiful feelin'
Ev'erything's goin' my way.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" paint a vivid picture of a beautiful day in the countryside. The opening verses describe the natural surroundings with a bright golden haze on the meadow and corn that seems to climb up into the sky. The singer senses everything is going well and has a beautiful feeling. The next verse describes the sight of all the cattle standing like statues and the singer spots a little brown maverick winking her eye. The last verse talks about how all the sounds of the earth are like music and the breeze does not miss a tree. The old weeping willow seems to be laughing at the singer, who is still feeling beautiful.

These lyrics are about appreciating the beauty of nature and being in harmony with it. The singer of the song is reveling in the sights and sounds that surround them, feeling grateful for the wonderful things in their life. The song is romantic, joyful and energetic. It inspires listeners to find the beauty in every moment and to appreciate the beauty that surrounds them. This song evokes a sense of peace and contentment, as if everything in life is going smoothly.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a bright golden haze on the meadow,
The sun is shining brightly and illuminating the grass on the meadow, creating a beautiful golden glow.

The corn is as high as an elephants eye,
The corn has grown very tall and is now as high as an elephant's eye, an impressive and awe-inspiring sight.

An' it looks like it's climbing clear up in the sky.
The corn stalks are so high that it seems as if they are reaching up into the sky, a testament to their majestic size.

Oh, what a beautiful mornin',
The morning is truly beautiful and awe-inspiring, filled with natural beauty and wonder.

Oh, what a beautiful day.
It is not just the morning that is beautiful, but the entire day is full of wonder and amazement.

I got a beautiful feelin'
The singer is filled with a sense of joy and wonder, a feeling of happiness and contentment.

Ev'erything's goin' my way.
The singer feels as if everything in their life is going according to plan, and there is nothing to worry about.

All the cattle are standin' like statues,
The cattle in the field are standing still and silent, like statues, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

They don't turn their heads as they see me ride by,
The cattle are so calm and unbothered that they don't even react when the artist rides by on horseback.

But a little brown mav'rick is winkin' her eye.
Despite the calmness of the cattle, a little brown calf is playfully winking at the artist, adding an element of fun and humor to the scene.

All the sounds of the earth are like music
All the natural sounds of the world around the singer are like a beautiful, harmonious melody that creates a sense of peace and calmness.

The breeze is so busy it don't miss a tree
The wind is blowing so gently and consistently that it seems to be touching every tree, causing them all to sway in harmony.

And an old weepin' willer is laughin' at me
An old willow tree with long, drooping branches is gently rustling in the wind, creating the sound of laughter that adds an interesting and humorous element to the peaceful scene.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Ii Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers

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