Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Ring Christmas Bells Christmas Concert Event Description Celebrate the holiday season with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in Ring Christmas Bells conducted by Mack Wilberg. The concert will feature singer Brian Stokes Mitchell (who performed in the recent Tanner Gift of Music Concerts) and actor Edward Herrmann. The Bells on Temple Square plus 80 other community bell ringers will also join in the celebration. The repertoire for this festive 2008 Christmas concert will be traditional holiday fare, new arrangements by Mack Wilberg and a special narration on the theme of Christmas bells.   Dubbed “The Last Leading Man” by the New York Times, Brian Stokes Mitchell lived up to his reputation as one of the foremost Tony Award-winning Broadway stars as he performed with the Choir in the recent Tanner Gift of Music to standing ovations. Stokes' performances as a solo vocalist have been praised by critics nationwide with sold-out evenings at the Hollywood Bowl, Disney Hall, Tanglewood, Ravinia and Symphony Hall. His musical versatility and thrilling voice has kept him in demand by some of the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.   Edward Herrmann has enjoyed one of the most versatile and prolific acting careers, winning both Tony and Emmy Awards for his stage and TV work, as well as appearing in countless movies on the big screen. He is also known for his voice as narrator for The History Channel, for his portrayals of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and for roles in various PBS specials. To viewers worldwide, he has become the embodiment of intelligence and integrity. Dates and Location Preview Performance, Thursday, December 11, 2008, 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Concert, Friday, December 12, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Concert, Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Music and the Spoken Word, Sunday, December 14, 2008, 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 Saturday, October 25, 2008, at 12:01 a.m. through Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 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 the registration period 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 is limited to four (4). 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.