Musicians
The Resume
(August 1847- )
Formed in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah
Has about 350 members
Performs a weekly radio show, 'Music and the Spoken Word (1929- )'
Albums include 'Sing, Choirs of Angels!,' 'Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns,' 'A Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas,' 'God Bless America,' 'Handel's Messiah,' 'Peace Like a River' and 'The Sound of Glory: Battle Hymn of the Republic'
Why they might be annoying
They only allow Mormons to join.
Their singers do not get paid.
Until recently, they didn't allow anyone under thirty to become a member.
They only sing at the inaugurations of Republican presidents.
They mostly perform religious choral music, ignoring other genres like death metal and rap.
Why they might not be annoying
They gave their first performance less than a month after Mormons settled in Utah.
Their radio show is the longest-running broadcast program in American history.
They have performed in Central America, Brazil, Japan, Australia, Russia and Israel.
They have won many music awards, including a Grammy.
They now allow people in their twenties to join.
They did sing at the funerals of two Democratic presidents (FDR and JFK).
They played a major role in the American Bicentennial celebrations (1976).
President Ronald Reagan called them 'America's choir.'
Credit: Wieland Kalligaro
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 38 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 318 Votes: 57.86% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 600 Votes: 77.83% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 541 Votes: 70.06% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 303 Votes: 68.98% Annoying
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