Tabernacle Choir President Mike Leavitt and Director of Member Support Karmel Newell on the future of the choir and the power of music at Christmas

<p>Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints look forward to holiday music as an important part of Christmas celebrations<strong>,</strong> including the <a href="https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/?lang=eng">Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square’s</a> annual <a href="https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/events/2023-christmas-concert.html?lang=eng">Christmas concert</a>. This episode of the Church News podcast features <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/church-news-podcast/former-utah-gov-mike-leavitt-on-his-new-role-as-pr">Tabernacle Choir President Mike Leavitt </a>and Karmel Newell, the choir director of member support, discussing the music of the Tabernacle Choir during Christmas and year-round. They also talk about choir priorities and future efforts. Following a successful year, the choir looks forward to a <a href="https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/world-tour?lang=eng">visit to the Phillippines in February 2024</a> and the expansion of its<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/church-news-podcast/10-international-singers-on-performing-with-the-ta"> Global Participant initiative</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>