Becoming a Member of the Bell Choir

Audition Information


APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE BELLS ON TEMPLE SQUARE. PLEASE SEE APPLICATION INFORMATION BELOW.

Generally, prior bell ringing experience is necessary, although talented musicians without experience are welcome to apply. From interested applicants, a number of individuals will be selected to audition by participating in a series of bell workshops. These workshops will be held in the Tabernacle on Saturdays 8:45 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. beginning January 7, 2012, and continuing each week through the month of January. New members of the Bells on Temple Square will then be selected from workshop members.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Bells on Temple Square is a 28 member hand bell choir which is an official part of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir music organization. The Bells often accompany the Choir and the Orchestra on Temple Square for concerts and broadcasts, including the Choir’s annual Christmas concert. Together the Choir, Orchestra and Bells make a unique and sublime sound. Twice a year, the Bells on Temple Square performs in its own concerts, usually in late spring and November, and full house audiences gather to hear them.

Candidates for Bells on Temple Square must meet the following criteria:
  • Be between 20 and 45 years of age
  • Live within 100 miles of Temple Square
  • Be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in good standing

HOW TO APPLY

Musicians interested in auditioning for Bells on Temple Square need to submit a completed application. An application is available as a pdf file by clicking the link below:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
Completed application forms should be emailed to the following address: leannawi llmore@comcast.net, or completed applications can be mailed to:
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
50 North West Temple Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84150
Applications will not be accepted in person for security reasons.

If you have any questions you can contact LeAnna Willmore at leannawi llmore@comcast.net or call the Choir office at 801-240-3221.

 
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