There’s nothing like a glorious performance of Handel‘s “Messiah” to get everyone in the right spirit for Christmas. Although Handel actually wrote Messiah as an Easter Oratorio, it has become synonymous with Christmas, and a time honored tradition. For many, the holiday just wouldn’t be the same without Continue reading
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds a Christmas Devotional on the first Sunday of each December. The December 6, 2009 Christmas Devotional is now available online. You may choose to watch the entire event, or choose from individual selections. This year, messages were given by President Thomas S. Monson, and his counselors Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Pres. Henry B. Eyring. Music was provided by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square under the direction of Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy. The devotional is available in over 30 languages for free MP3 download here, as several languages are available on video. To view in English, click on this photo:
CLICK HERE - 2009 LDS First Presidency Christmas Devotional
MoSop on a Nature Walk
Recently I have been taking nature walks during my lunch hour. Not only has this been refreshing to my mind and body, but also to my soul. I started carrying my camera with me on these afternoon adventures, and ended up with quite a collection of photos! Looking at them has filled me with gratitude for this beautiful world we live in. I realize more each day just how much we owe our Savior, Jesus Christ. He has truly given all light, life and hope to this amazing earth. Thinking about it fills my heart with joy. And naturally, I wish to share it. Thus, I have created a video for you to enjoy these images (all but 3 are my own). The music is Mack Wilberg’s arrangement of the Hymn “There is Sunshine In My Soul Today“.
Have a wonderful, sunny day!
MoTab Choir Tour 2009
Well, it’s official. I can now tell you about TOUR 2009!
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will conduct its tour in the USA Central States from June 18-29, 2009.
The tour will consist of seven concerts, with performances in: Continue reading
Brigham Young University Broadcasting and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir have joined forces to create a new music video of director Mack Wilberg’s arrangement “Called To Serve“. A favorite hymn of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this song is a lively anthem which pays tribute to those who follow Jesus Christ’s charge to “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15). Similar to another stirring and well-known anthem “Onward, Christian Soldiers”, this hymn inspires each of us to reach out, serve others, and share the good news of our King, Jesus Christ!
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The Osmond Family
UPDATE: Read”Osmond Family Through The Years“
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform two special concerts honoring “Pioneer Day” (the day that the first Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley, July 24, 1847). Special guest artists for this concert will be the Osmond Family (including Donny & Marie). The concerts will be held Friday July 25, and Saturday July 26 in the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tickets were free, but have been fully distributed. A “stand-by” line is available, but will not guarantee entrance. The concert begins at 7:30. Stand-by will be taken beginning at 7 PM. Come early!
For all of you who do not reside in Utah, or who did not win the lottery receive the free tickets through the online “random selection process”, you may still watch the upcoming concert on local and satellite TV stations. Continue reading
I read a fascinating article today about the power and effect music has not only on human beings, but also all living creatures! A leading researcher named Joshua Leeds studies the effects of sound on the human nervous system, or “psychoacoustics”.
“Sound,” he says, “is a potent energy that should not be taken for granted.”
Sound effects our neurons and our body rhythms - heart and breath rate, blood pressure, brain waves..just to name a few. The study process took an interesting turn when Leeds teamed with a veterinary neurologist named Susan Wagner. They discovered that the biorhythms of dogs Continue reading
