MUSIC HISTORY · DEVOTION · DISCOVERY
Every song
carries a story.
Follow the history behind beloved hymns, carols, and American songs—and find devotionals that turn listening into reflection.
Stories to read. Music to hear.
Meaning to carry with you.
WHERE HISTORY FINDS HARMONY
Listen a little closer.
These books begin with familiar music and open the door to the people, places, faith, and history behind it. Read straight through, follow a season day by day, or press play and let the journey unfold.
Discover
Meet the composers, poets, and turning points behind songs we still sing.
Listen
Pair the page with performances, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Reflect
Find new meaning in sacred days, seasonal traditions, and everyday faith.
A JOYFUL PLACE TO BEGIN · 24 DAYS · 24 CAROLS
An Advent Carols Countdown
Celebrate the music of Christmas one carol at a time.
Discover the stories behind beloved songs, then pair each day with a musical performance. The book, audiobook, and free 24-day video journey create a warm path from December 1 through Christmas Eve.
THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS
Music history worth humming.
Start with a season, a nation, or a hymn—and follow the melody into its past.
PATRIOTIC MUSIC HISTORY
O Say, Can You Sing?
Explore the courage, sacrifice, freedom, and hope carried by America’s best-known songs, with performances and available sheet music.
HYMN HISTORY
The Song of the Saints
Meet the people and stories behind sacred songs, and rediscover how hymns become part of a community’s memory.
SEASONAL HYMN STORIES
Songs for All Seasons
Follow sacred music through the year, with stories and reflections for the moments and seasons that shape worship.
MUSIC FOR THE SOUL
Devotionals for sacred days
and everyday courage.
HOLY WEEK · HYMN HISTORY · DEVOTIONAL LISTENING
Sacred Days, Sacred Songs
A musical journey through the final week of the Savior’s mortal ministry.
Read the stories behind sacred songs, then listen through eighteen performances from Palm Sunday to Easter morning.
Read a free sample
MODERN MIRACLE STORIES
The Boss Level, Volume II
Uplifting true stories for readers who like their inspiration grounded in everyday life.
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SACRED MUSIC & REFLECTION
The Song of the Righteous
A closer look at sacred singing and the meaning carried by the music of worship.
Read a free sample →THE PAGE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING
Hear the story take flight.
Continue with performances, podcasts, sheet music, and audiobooks—made for the curious listener as much as the devoted reader.
FREE COMPANIONS FOR THE JOURNEY
Take the music with you.
Illustrated companions, family experiences, playlists, journals, and printables—open any collection below.
The Song of the SaintsIllustrated hymnology companion+
Sacred Days, Sacred SongsSeven Holy Week resources+
Songs for All SeasonsIllustrated companion and banner+
Looking for more? Choir guides, family activities, samples, and creative extras are waiting in the complete library.
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FROM THE CHOIR LOFT
A lifelong love of words
meant to be heard.
Michael is an author, composer, vocalist, and member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Before joining the Choir, he played with Bells on Temple Square. His music books bring that performer’s ear to every story, reflection, and song.
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