Audience members were uplifted and edified as they listened to BYU-Idaho's music groups perform original compositions in the Tabernacle on Temple Square on Saturday, Nov. 14. The BYU-Idaho Symphony Orchestra, Collegiate Singers, Men's Choir and Women's Choir traveled icy roads from Rexburg, Idaho to perform to a full audience in the historic building.
"This evening's presentation represents countless hours of preparation dedicated to a wonderful cause," said Kevin Brower, BYU-Idaho's department of music chair while introducing the performance.
Although the weather wasn't ideal for traveling, it was worth it, said Robert Tueller, BYU-Idaho faculty member and director for the performance. Just performing in the Tabernacle was a great experience.
"For us, the students really rose to the occasion," said Tueller. "Being in the historic place with the great sound quality was wonderful... There is something special about the Tabernacle."
The oratorio-like work titled, "God's Everlasting Love," was composed by Robert Cundick, retired Salt Lake Tabernacle organist. The text written by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve. It was commissioned by BYU-Idaho as part of their Sacred Music Series.
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