Tabernacle Choir Celebrates USA’s 250th Anniversary

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will mark the nation’s 250th milestone with a special Music and the Spoken Word broadcast. Filmogaz.com reports the live program airs Sunday, July 5, 2026, from the Salt Lake Tabernacle.

Guest narrator: Andy Reid

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will narrate the program. Reid, described in the announcement as a three-time Super Bowl champion, will discuss unity, perseverance, and faith.

The coach noted his long residence near Independence Hall. He connected the Founders’ teamwork to the nation’s enduring story and said he felt honored to participate.

Choir history and honors

The Tabernacle Choir is nearly 180 years old. The ensemble has sung at presidential inaugurations and at the 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Salt Lake City.

Former president Ronald Reagan once called the group “America’s Choir.” In 2003, President George W. Bush awarded the Choir the National Medal of Arts for its exceptional contributions.

Broadcast legacy

Music and the Spoken Word debuted July 15, 1929. It has aired weekly since that first broadcast.

About 12 million people in more than 50 countries listen or watch each week. The program reaches audiences via radio, television, and online streaming.

July 5 broadcast details

The special program will be presented live twice on July 5. Air times are 9:30 a.m. MDT and 11 a.m. MDT.

Viewers can watch on television, listen by radio, or stream on the Choir’s YouTube channel. The Salt Lake Tabernacle will host the broadcasts through 2027.

Attendance and tickets

Attending in person will require a ticket. Organizers will publish registration and ticketing details at a later date.

Choir President Michael O. Leavitt emphasized the ensemble’s role in honoring freedoms proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. The program will highlight faith and unity as core themes.

This report is published by Filmogaz.com. Follow updates for ticket release and viewing instructions.