The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a 360 member, all-volunteer choir. The choir is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church). However, the choir is completely self-funded, traveling and producing albums to support the organization. Called "America's Choir" by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up of 360 men and women, all members of the LDS Church ("Mormons") in good standing. Although many choir members live within close proximity of the famous Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, some members commute long distances for practice and the Choir's weekly radio broadcast. Choir members are not paid for their participation, travel expenses nor performances. There are many husband-wife combinations and some families have participated in the choir for generations. The choir was founded in August 1847, one month after the Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. Since

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