This newly re-mastered 20th anniversary edition CD features over 500 vocalists and instrumentalists from Brigham Young University combined in a concert celebration of beloved American folk hymns. A bestseller since it's inception, A Thanksgiving of American Folk Hymns has been seen throughout the years on over 200 public television stations. The program features arrangements of beautiful hymn melodies in performances that inspires a spirit of gratitude all year long and leaves audiences profoundly moved. The BYU Concert Choir of 100 advanced singers has acquired an outstanding reputation for captivating performances of a wide variety of repertoire taken from the great choral literature, encompassing many different styles and genres. The 180 voiced BYU Men's Chorus, founded in 1958, are thought to be the largest collegiate male choral organization in the country. The Women's Chorus is a large group of select, versatile singers well known for it's beautiful, blended sound from pristine, quiet unison to the majesty of large textured sonorities.

Tracklist:

Saints Bound For Heaven
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Simple Gifts
Awake, Ye Saints Of God, Awake!
The Morning Trumpet
Come, We That Love The Lord
Wondrous Love
Hark, I Hear The Harps Eternal
Let Me Fly
Cindy
The Promised Land
Jesus, The Very Thought Of Thee
Redeemer Of Israel
Symphony No. 3 (Excerpt)
How Can I Keep From Singing?
Abide With Me; 'tis Eventide
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing

UPC: 714861016222
Label: Byu Records
Release Date: 10.14.14
Format: CD

Byu Singers / Staheli / Byu Womens Chorus - A Thanksgving Of American Folk Hymns: Remastered (CD)