Although the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has, on occasion, broadcast it's weekly Music and the Spoken Word program from other locations around the world, the only place it has broadcast the program within Utah is the Tabernacle on Temple Square, or the Conference Center, across the street from Temple Square. So, today a little bit of history was made as the program was broadcast live from the new Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. I don't know exactly why we accepted the invitation to broadcast it from there, but all of the choir members I talked to had an enjoyable time this morning singing in a new and beautiful hall that will soon be home to a variety of musical and theatrical programs for all to enjoy.
Other than waking up earlier than usual, and having to walk a couple of blocks to the theater, there really wasn't any additional sacrifice choir and orchestra members made to be a part of the program today. However, my deepest thanks goes out to the stage crew who, as Mack reported this morning, was there most of the night setting things up for today's broadcast. THANK YOU!
Interestingly enough, we didn't sing any of our traditional "big" or "grand" pieces for which the Choir is known for. But, the songs we did sing were enjoyable and as always, I prayed that those in attendance would feel uplifted and inspired to be just a little bit happier.
So in conclusion, I have to mention another "first"... Typically, because of where I sit in the choir, the cameramen who walk in and out of the choir and orchestra getting close-ups don't come up to where I am. I've always sort of felt bad for those choir members on the front row who are often put on the spot with a camera right in their faces--cameras that seem to speak the words "OK choir member. Let's see how well you have memorized this song!" Well, today I had that "opportunity." I saw the camera guy walking up and he stopped right on my row! Thankfully, I was confident in my words and everything worked out fine. But now I know how that feels, and I'm not sure I like it!
A few pics from today's event are below...
Until next time, God be with you.
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