My mom and dad were dancing in the living room,” he said. “I used to wake up in the morning to the sound of music before going to school. background musicīailey’s family had a 45 rpm record player growing up and had two records – one from the Jackson 5 and one from the Osmonds – that her family listened to regularly. Later, Bailey had a group around him as they waited to talk to him or take pictures. “I want to give people the feeling that the doors are open to everyone, and I hope people can come in and out a little differently than when they came in through the doors,” Bailey said in an interview.Īfter the show, Bailey thanked the audience, wished them bon voyage and introduced the choir’s encore song – “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”.
On Sunday, Bailey recognized Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé and his family, as well as those in attendance who were in town to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Brighton Girls Camp – considered the oldest youth camp in the Church of Jesus Christ. As the greeter speaks before and after the performance, it is not part of the show and only those present see the greeter. It is considered a calling in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to the weekly performance and broadcast of “Music & the Spoken Word,” the greeter will welcome the audience, acknowledge all guests, introduce the Tabernacle Choir, and share some history about the choir and “Music & the Spoken Word.”, and will share some “do’s and don’ts” for the audience, such as silencing cell phones and clapping until the end. What does a greeter do for the Tabernacle Choir? … They dedicate their talents to doing it,” he said. “And I think people are surprised that they don’t know about these musicians, this whole set, that they’re not being paid. He also learns more about the organization of the choir and the story of “Music and speech” since his debut in 1929 as he prepared to be a greeter. “It’s a great opportunity for me to represent the Church as well, but also to represent people of color and people who, like me, have loved all kinds of music, and music means a lot to me, so I I am fortunate to be able to respond to this call and also share my gifts. “This is a great opportunity for me to represent not only members of the Church, but perhaps African Americans, who have never thought about the Tabernacle Choir or the Latter-day Saint faith,” he said in an interview. Leavitt regarding his involvement in organizing the choir. For Bailey, that also means working around his schedule with the Utah Jazz.īailey said he received an invitation from Tabernacle choir president Michael O. So welcome, all newbies.īailey joins the group of three other rotating hostesses – Ruth Todd, Kathy Clayton and announcer Lloyd Newell. But I’ve been told that if you come back again and again you’ll get the hang of it. “It’s my rookie debut as your official host today. “So that means we have a few rookies here, but don’t worry, you’re not alone,” said the former Utah Jazz player and current broadcaster. He also asked how many people were watching the show for the first time – and many hands went up. Now, wherever you have traveled from, near or far, we are happy that you are here today with us in this beautiful conference center to witness this incredible talent. “It is a pleasure for me to welcome you all here to this live broadcast of “Music and the Word”. “I am so honored and so privileged to be able to be here to welcome you all,” he said. Center in downtown Salt Lake City at the weekly show. , he welcomed the conference participants. Former NBA star and sportscaster Thurl “Big T” Bailey began a new calling on Sunday, August 21, as host of “Music & the Spoken Word” broadcast by The Tabernacle Choir in Temple Square and Orchestra at Temple Square.Ībout 15 minutes before the performance, Bailey, dressed in a gray suit, blue tie and coordinating pocket square, adjusted the microphone stand for his 6ft 11in height and with his recognizably deep voice.
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