The Church has named Derrick Porter as the new executive producer, principal writer, and presenter of “Music & the Spoken Word,” replacing Lloyd Newell, who has served for the past 34 years.
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Praising the Lord with fellow Christians, regardless of their religion, further confirms to me that we are not alone in our faith in Christ.
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For the first time in history, the Tabernacle Choir performed live in the Philippines—and the show was a hit.
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This wasn’t a package Spencer planned on receiving. Or that Glenna imagined she would be sending.
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As part of their world tour, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will be making three stops in September after their concerts in Mexico and the Philippines.
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In the final months of 1938, the shadow of war was spreading across Europe. Meanwhile, a twenty-nine-year-old Nicholas Winton was preparing for a ski vacation in Switzerland, until his plans drastically changed.
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Lloyd D. Newell has served as the announcer and writer of the weekly “Music & the Spoken Word” broadcast for 34 years.
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A Broadway star and a British actress will join The Tabernacle Choir for their annual concert in mid-December.
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Adassa and Gabriel’s lives changed forever when Adassa played Dolores in Disney’s hit movie Encanto.
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For the first time in its 100-year history, “Music and the Spoken Word,” has aired in Spanish.
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The ‘Encanto’ actress and singer sang the Oscar-nominated song at the Tabernacle Choir’s annual summer concert.
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will present two special Summer Concerts in July featuring guest artists Adassa and Alejandro “Alex” Melecio.
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For the first time in its 100-year history, “Music and the Spoken Word,” will premiere in Spanish on June 25, 2023.
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Fans of Jon Schmidt’s early musical career will undoubtedly recognize his piano composition “Waterfall.” Now, a collaboration with The Tabernacle Choir’s organist has taken the tune to new heights.
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Over the next four years, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will conduct a world tour with stops around the globe and a message of hope.
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The two performing groups have united to bring a powerful musical moment to both of their fan bases. Watch the gorgeous new video here:
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During the Saturday morning session of conference, the Tabernacle Choir sang a less well-known second verse of “Keep the Commandments”.
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Ten singers from six different countries will be joining the Tabernacle Choir during the Saturday morning session and both Sunday sessions of general conference this weekend.
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In February 1970, the Associated Press carried this headline: “White LDS Choir Gets Touch of Color.”
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That many phone flashlights wasn’t a sight I ever expected to see in the conference center, but it was moving and glorious.
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The Tabernacle Choir’s 2021 Christmas concert will start airing this week. Here's where you can watch it:
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Sir David Suchet, one of England’s eminent actors, will join guest artist Lea Salonga for the Choir’s 2022 Christmas concerts.
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These videos will help remind you that Thanksgiving is the perfect time count our blessings and live in an attitude of gratitude.
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‘Music and the Spoken Word’ will soon be broadcast in new languages, and Latter-day Saints outside the US will be invited to sing with the Choir at general conference.
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Here is what some famous guest artists had to say about their experience performing with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square at Christmastime.
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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is once again inviting fans to join together for its historic and famed Christmas concert.
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This year’s guest artist has been honored with Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World awards for her work on Broadway.
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The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square shared a moving “Spoken Word” tribute to the late British monarch, emphasizing her faith, grace, and goodness.
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For the first time ever, piano and cello combo, Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson, will take to the stage with The Tabernacle Choir.
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Former NBA star and sports broadcaster Thurl Bailey started a new calling this weekend, as the tallest audience greeter in Tabernacle Choir history.
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On August 22, 1947, the Tabernacle Choir gave its first performance in Salt Lake City. Here’s a brief timeline of other “firsts” of where the Choir has performed live throughout the years.
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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of author and historian David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Here are four times MCullough spoke to Latter-day Saints.
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Dr. Richard Elliott, principal organist for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, recently played on three separate organs he uniquely compared to a Lamborghini, a Bentley, and a Rolls Royce.
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This Friday, Kristin Chenoweth returns to Salt Lake City, but she won’t be be performing on Temple Square—instead, she’ll be signing copies of her new children’s book, “What Will I Do With My Love Today?”
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The Tabernacle Choir has released a new beautiful single inspired by some of the most classic music in history.
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As the season is warming up, so are the performances and free events on Temple Square. Here’s what’s coming soon.
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If you’re looking for summer vacation plans that are both fun and meaningful this year, look no further.
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Let’s take a look back at some of the historic firsts that took place on Saturday and Sunday.
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She’s played for Barry Manilow, Hugh Jackman, and is a mother of seven—meet Meredith Campbell, concertmaster for the Orchestra at Temple Square.
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The Tabernacle Choir’s special Easter concert honoring the Savior’s Resurrection will be available to stream online and watch on-demand.
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This is a true story about a family at Christmastime—a mother and father who, in the night of their deepest despair, discovered the healing light of hope.
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A new Tabernacle Choir music video features heavyweight talent that will be appreciated by Broadways buffs and 90s TV fans alike.
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“20 Years of Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir” will start airing next week. Here's where you can watch it:
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Past performances have included “The 12 Days of Christmas” with the Count from Sesame Street to an epic organ trio of “We Three Kings.”
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Did you know that the Tabernacle Choir recordings and performances have been included in some major Hollywood films?
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The pandemic hasn't stopped The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square from again reaching the top of the Billboard charts.
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This original Russian tale is a beautiful reminder that the Savior was born and He lives now.
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For 45 years, Peggy Becker created identical dresses for 210 singers of every shape, size, and complexion. It’s a bigger job than you might think.
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square has released a new Christmas video produced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How has the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square put on magical Christmas concerts for 20 years? Conductors Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy share their thoughts.
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will not perform its traditional Christmas concerts for a public audience in 2021.
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