Spirit of America From early folk songs and beloved hymns to patriotic fanfare of yesteryear to stirring new pieces written just for the Choir, you'll find music that will touch your heart, lift your spirit, and tickle your fancy. All your favorites are here—"God Bless America," "America the Beautiful," the National Anthem, "Battle Hymn of the Republic"—as well as music by some of America's favorite composers. Continue reading...

Tracks
No.	Title	Running time
1	America the Beautiful Music: Samuel A. Ward Text: Katherine Lee Bates Arrangement: Mack Wilberg (Oxford University Press)	4:30	Listen...
2	Bound for the Promised Land Music: American folk hymn. Arrangement: Mack Wilberg (Oxford University Press)	2:35	Listen...
3	This Land is Your Land Music: Woody Guthrie Text: Woody Guthrie Arrangement: Percy Faith & Michael Davis	2:40	Listen...
4	Shenandoah Music: American folk song. Arrangement: Mack Wilberg (Oxford University Press)	4:48	Listen...
5	Battle Hymn of the Republic Music: William Steffe Text: Julia Ward Howe Arrangement: Peter J. Wilhousky (Carl Fischer, Inc.)	5:19	Listen...
6	Distant Land Music: John Rutter Text: John Rutter Arrangement: John Rutter (Hinshaw Music, Inc - ASCAP)	4:41	Listen...
7	They, the Builders of the Nation Music: Alfred M. Durham Text: Ida R. Alldredge Arrangement: Mack Wilberg (Deseret Book Co.)	3:28	Listen...
8	The House I Live In Music: Earl Robinson Text: Lewis Allen Arrangement: Michael Davis	3:26	Listen...
9	America, the Dream Goes On Music: John Williams Text: Alan and Marilyn Bergman	3:18	Listen...
10	Give My Your Tired, Your Poor Music: Irving Berlin Text: Emma Lazarus Arrangement: Roy Ringwald (Shawnee Press, Inc. - ASCAP) Orchestration: Michael Davis	3:01	Listen...
11	God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand Music: George W. Warren Text: Daniel C. Roberts Arrangement: Mack Wilberg (Oxford University Press)	4:12	Listen...
12	Hymn for America Music: Stephen Paulus (Paulus Publications) Text: Michael Dennis Browne	3:08	Listen...
13	The Pledge of Allegiance Music: Charles Osgood Text: Francis Bellamy Arrangement: Michael Davis	2:39	Listen...
14	Cohan's Big Three (Yankee Doodle Dandy, Give My Regards to Broadway, You're a Grand Old Flag) Music: George M. Cohan Text: George M. Cohan Arrangement: Floyd E. Werle	3:53	Listen...
15	Goin' Home Music: Antonin Dvorak Text: William Arms Fischer Arrangement: Jay Welch	4:36	Listen...
16	God Bless America Music: Irving Berlin Text: Irving Berlin Arrangement: Roy Ringwald (Shawnee Press, Inc. - ASCAP) Orchestration: Michael Davis	3:44	Listen...
17	The Star-Spangled Banner Music: John Stafford Smith Text: Francis Scott Key Arrangement: Robert Russell Bennett	2:21	Listen...
18	Call of the Champions Music: John Williams Text: Olympic Motto	4:47	Listen...

ver my many years of broadcasting, I've had quite a glimpse of this land we call America. And I can tell you that there is a truly American spirit which pervades the many facets of this diverse people and country. Its origins lie in the spirit of faith that led to the founding of the nation and it is renewed in the basic principles of equality, liberty, and freedom we all take so for granted every day. Portraying that American essence—whether in an essay, a photograph, or a piece of music—is no small task. But I believe this recording by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square captures and celebrates the spirit of America in a truly remarkable way.

From early folk songs and beloved hymns to patriotic fanfare of yesteryear to stirring new pieces written just for the Choir, you'll find music that will touch your heart, lift your spirit, and tickle your fancy. All your favorites are here—"God Bless America," "America the Beautiful," the National Anthem, "Battle Hymn of the Republic"—as well as music by some of America's favorite composers, such as George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, John Williams, and the Choir's own Mack Wilberg. There's even a piece by yours truly, which I hope you enjoy.

I think you'll find that Spirit of America by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will take a special place in your music collection. Its celebration of the American spirit will nurture and strengthen present and future generations of Americans and freedom loving people everywhere.

—Charles Osgood