Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir

Enjoy a joyful performance of “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” arranged by Michael Davis for Ruthie Ann Miles and The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Famed German composer Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) originally wrote the melody for an 1840 cantata commemorating Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press and declared that the “soldier-like” tune would never be suited to a sacred text.

Experience the heart of the Christmas story as Dennis Haysbert narrates Luke Chapter 2, accompanied by Mack Wilberg’s gentle orchestral setting. Interwoven with motifs from “What Shall We Give?”, this moving moment blends scripture and music into a serene, reflective centerpiece of 'Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir.'

Tony Award–winning actress Ruthie Ann Miles joins The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for a tender performance of “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Written in 1865 after a Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, the lyrics by Phillips Brooks were set to music by Lewis Redner in 1868. Though never expected to last, this gentle carol became a beloved Christmas classic.

Experience the timeless beauty of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Rooted in medieval devotion and paired with a haunting melody, this beloved hymn comes alive in Mack Wilberg’s stunning arrangement for The Tabernacle Choir’s 2025 Christmas concert—a performance that will stir your soul.

Experience the grandeur of Handel’s “Hallelujah” chorus from Messiah in a spectacular performance by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. Augmented by the Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble and the full power of the Conference Center organ, this iconic masterpiece bursts with jubilant fanfares and soaring harmonies, as part of the Christmas special 'Hope of the Season.'

Mack Wilberg’s new carol pairs David Warner’s lyrics—rich with Christmas symbols and biblical metaphors—with a lively folk-inspired setting. Featuring the refrain “Gloria in excelsis Deo,” this macaronic carol blends Latin and English in the joyful tradition of French noëls, celebrating the Annunciation with vibrant energy and timeless meaning.

In their Christmas special 'Hope of the Season, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform R. Murray Schafer’s “Gamelan,” a striking vocal work inspired by Balinese musical traditions. Using bell-like syllables and layered textures, this piece evokes global celebration and showcases Schafer’s fascination with sound, space, and cultural connection.

Discover the beauty of the Catalonian lullaby “What Shall We Give?” in a tender arrangement by Mack Wilberg, performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. With gentle guitar-like rhythms and rich harmonies, this serene performance evokes warmth and reflection, making it a heartfelt highlight of 'Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir.'

Experience Bach’s timeless “Air” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in a stunning choral adaptation by Mack Wilberg. This tender, flowing arrangement enriches Bach’s elegant dance form with lush harmonies and countermelodies, creating a sacred, serene moment. Watch The Tabernacle Choir bring this beloved classic to life in 'Hope of the Season.'

’Twas Midnight in the Stable, Mack Wilberg’s new Christmas processional for The Tabernacle Choir’s special 'Hope of the Season,' draws on an old French carol in lilting 6/8 “pastoral” meter. David Warner’s lyrics evoke noëls, shepherds at the Nativity, and Christ’s Second Coming, weaving in Veni, veni, Emmanuel for a timeless celebration.

In this clip, 'Changing the World Through Joy, go behind the scenes with Dr. Charles Mulli, founder of Mulli Children's Family, the world's largest family. From rescuing three children in 1989 to transforming thousands of lives through education, love, and faith, this inspiring story reveals how humility and service can truly change the world—one step at a time.

Enjoy a showstopping twist on the French carol “Patapan” as Principal Organist Richard Elliott transforms the classic tune into an upbeat jazz number. Complete with drum set, bass, and saxophone, this lively arrangement brings energy and surprise to 'Hope of the Season: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir.'