Music and Arts Related Links

  • Orchestra on Temple Square Like a Musical Mission

    Posted: 28 April 2011

    The Orchestra on Temple Square is comprised of professional musicians, who are called and set apart in their role. Members of the orchestra volunteer their time and talents as if they had been called on a “musical mission.” For the last 12 years, members of the orchestra, performers and those who handle work behind the scenes, have been producing beautiful music that mitigates “the horrendous noise in the world today.”  Full Story 

  • Richard Elliott: Enjoying the Music of Life

    Posted: 22 April 2011

    Whether he’s playing the organ, dealing with life’s curves, learning, or simply living, Mormon Tabernacle Choir organist Richard L. Elliott knows that continual work and preparation are key components to our time here on earth.  Full Story 

  • Clay Christiansen Leads a Life of Music

    Posted: 16 April 2011

    Mormon Tabernacle Choir organist Clay Christiansen has dedicated his life to music and fulfilled his dream of becoming one of the few organists to play for the choir.  Full Story 

  • Andrew Unsworth Fulfilling an Organist's Dream Job

    Posted: 7 April 2011

    Part one of a three-part series. Andrew Unsworth, one of the three full-time organists on Temple Square, was born into a musical family, so it isn’t surprising that he would become a professional musician. The surprising part may be that as a child he grew up listening to and playing along with organ records—at his own request.  Full Story 

  • Easter Mormon Message Testifies of Christ in Simple, Powerful Way

    Posted: 4 April 2011

    The new Mormon Message, “His Sacred Name—An Easter Declaration,” presents the story of Christ using beautiful new images and the words of the scriptures.  Full Story

  • Joseph Smith Movie to Reach a Wider Audience Online

    Posted: 28 March 2011

    A new version of Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration that is more accessible to people not of the LDS faith is now available online at mormonchannel.org/Joseph.  Full Story

  • Brisbane Stake Presents Successful Musical

    Posted: 13 January 2011

    It began as an idea for a ward activity and blossomed into a production that involved an entire stake, drawing more than 800 people to the final performances.  Full Story

  • Choir Shares Holiday Spirit with Hallelujah Chorus

    Posted: 18 December 2010

    The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” in a pair of shareable Christmas videos.  Full Story