MTC Week #116 - From All the Nations

One of opportunities the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has from time to time, is to be able to sing with guest artists or guest singing groups from around the world. Today was one of those days as we welcomed the Female Alumnae Choir of Tallinn University of Technology, from Tallinn, Estonia. Directed by Andres Heinapuu, the choir performed two numbers on their own during the broadcast which were very interesting to listen to. I don't know the back story as to how they were invited to sing with us (either I missed that or we weren't told), but it was nice to have them join us today.

In addition to the Estonia choir, we were also joined by a choir of young people who had been participating this past weekend in "Sing 'n' Joy"--an international choir festival held at Brigham Young University. Sitting up in the balcony on both sides of us, they joined us for a special encore number after the Music and the Spoken Word broadcast had concluded. It was nice to look up at them and see their smiles and enthusiasm. 

I always like to think that these types of experiences have made everyone involved feel closer together. Despite the fact that many of these participants live thousands of miles away and have distinct and unique lives of their own, we all came together through music today and united our voices in singing praises to Him whose children we all are. Marvelous and extraordinary if you think about it.

After the broadcast and encore number, the event concluded and the MoTab choir remained behind to rehearse pieces of The Messiah. Our concert is this coming Thursday and Friday. While I love this music, especially during this Easter season, I'll be glad to not wake up to it pounding through my head, someday in the near future. That said, I'll enjoy this experience while I have it, as such experiences come and go ever so quickly.

Until next time, God be with you. 

PS: Thanks to my wife and daughter Sarah who came today to enjoy and support. Love you both!