MTC Week #125 - Of Deportment, Wardrobe Changes, & Gentri

Every so often, the members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square need reminders regarding "issues of deportment." And Thursday night was one of those reminder nights. As our Temple Square visitors had already taken their seats to watch our rehearsal, it was a good old public flogging! :)  The main concern was talking at any time during rehearsal, followed by the use of cell phones, and gum chewing. We were also reminded of the need to take our music home and spend time rehearsing it, particularly since there is so much to learn and memorize in preparation of our upcoming tour in June and our Pioneer Day concert in July. 

So let it be said, so let it be remembered.

On Tuesday, the men of the choir got an email from the Wardrobe Committee saying that we'd be wearing a new tie on Sunday and we were to learn how to tie the "trinity knot." They even provided us with a YouTube video showing how

Click to enlarge (to see the trinity knot!)

to tie knot. At first there was some discussion on our Facebook group that the email was a joke. But if some thought that, they didn't think that anymore after a confirmation Thursday night. I must say, I think the knot looks great! It's cool, it's different, and I think it helps the choir men look a little more fashionable. As I walked into the changing room this morning, it was

New purple dresses

rather funny to see how many of the men were standing in front of the mirrors with looks of confusion on their faces as they tried to tie the knot. It was fun to help a few of them--though I think, in retrospect, while the results looked just fine, I did the steps completely opposite. It's one thing to tie the knot on yourself using a mirror. It's another to tie the knot on someone else! Ah well. Good intentions! Anyway, I also have to mention that men weren't the only ones to debut a new wardrobe change. The women debuted a new purple dress which looked really nice! 

GENTRI - performing on today's broadcast (5/22/16)

The broadcast today was wonderful. We had some guests with us--the Gentlemen's Trio, GENTRI. They did a couple of solo pieces and we all sang a piece together at the end. These three are a very talented group and it was an honor to have them as part of the experience today. Audience members thought so, too, as the Tabernacle was packed. I particularly loved hearing them perform the song "Home."  (Here's a link from today's performance) It was a really touching song that caused me to ponder on someday going home.

After the broadcast, as we typically do, we sang God Be With You to those in the audience. And today, of course, we sang it to our guest artists as well. GENTRI left the stage with tears in their eyes and smiles on their faces. 

Until next time God be with you.