Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Christmas Concert Event Description The King's Singers, one of the world's most sought-after vocal ensembles, will be the featured guest artists for this year's Christmas concerts by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. This will be the fourth appearance with the choir by this world-renowned a cappella men's group, composed of six men with London as their home base. Their other appearances include a 1998 Tanner Gift of Music concert, as featured performers at an acclaimed Cultural Olympiad concert during the 2002 Winter Olympics, and on a Music and the Spoken Word broadcast in February 2006. "We are absolutely delighted to welcome back our dear friends, The King's Singers, as our guests for Christmas this year," said Craig Jessop, music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. "They are consummate musicians who can perform everything from classical to contemporary and in between. Plus, they have a flair for comedy which should make this Christmas concert one of our most fun and festive ever." Craig Jessop and Mack Wilberg will conduct the choir and orchestra. John Longhurst, Clay Christiansen, Richard Elliott, and Andrew Unsworth will accompany at the organ. Dates and Location Preview Performance, Thursday, December 13, 2007, 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Concert, Friday, December 14, 2007, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Concert, Saturday, December 15, 2007, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Music and the Spoken Word, Sunday, December 16, 2007, 9:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Conference Center Auditorium Tickets Free tickets for the concerts and the Music and the Spoken Word broadcast are required. Due to the very high demand for tickets to these events in past years, tickets will now be distributed through a random selection process. Patrons may register on the Internet at www.lds.org/events for the opportunity to receive tickets. The registration period will be from Monday, October 22, 2007, at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, November 11, 2007, at 11:59 p.m. Those without Internet access can register over the phone at (801) 570-0080 or outside Salt Lake City at 1-866-LDS-TIKS during regular business hours (M-F, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). All registrations received during these three weeks will have equal chances at receiving tickets in the random selection process. Not all registrations will be selected to receive tickets. Only one registration per household can be accepted. The maximum number of tickets requested per household has been increased to a limit of eight (8). Patrons not selected to receive tickets will be notified by e-mail. Patrons who are selected will receive their tickets in the mail. Special Considerations Tickets are required for this event. Those with tickets should be in their seats 1/2 hour before the event start time. Standby seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The standby line will form at the north gate of Temple Square. For this event, admission to the Conference Center is limited to those ages eight and older. No babies, please. Wheelchair seating is available. Patrons who require such seating should inform Guest Services when they arrive at the event. Best dress is requested. Those attending this event are advised that cameras, recording devices, backpacks, food, and beverages are not allowed in the Conference Center. Those attending the concert should consider seasonal traffic congestion, plan to arrive early, and park in designated parking areas only. The length of the concert is approximately 90 minutes.