Thursday, March 28, 2013

Tabernacle Concert & The Temple


“Land That I Love - The Immigration of Irving Berlin"

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir gave a concert for people attending the RootsTech conference. The concert was held after the choir's regular Thursday evening practice. It’s really something to watch a conductor work with 360 choir members on individual notes and parts. 

The concert was magnificent. What a sound they make - a joyful noise unto the Lord. Almost every time I’m in the Tabernacle and hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I feel the Spirit very strongly - and I did so that night.
 “God Bless America”  was awesome - I do love this country. 
We are indeed fortunate to be Americans.


One of the choir's selections was sung to "Toccata" which features the organ (and organist). You'll enjoy listening to this & watching the organist play. Remember his feet are playing pedals too. The concert in the video is in the Conference Center, not the Tabernacle.


Here is a great article about the concert. This blogger talks about a behind the scenes tour given to RootsTech bloggers. 



Temple Square from the top floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building


The angel Moroni is on most temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He symbolizes preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. 
Read more here.


Beautiful doors on the Salt Lake Temple

The doors with their carvings and hardware are full of scriptural symbolism.



Click on the "Utah" label to the right to see more pictures of the temple & other sights in Salt Lake City.


More posts about my Salt Lake City trip


Salt Lake City Gatherings
Salt Lake City Visits & Adventures
City Creek Center
Old & New






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