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Bell ringers

Male musicians invited to audition to perform with Bells on Temple Square
Published: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

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Bells on Temple Square, which comes under the umbrella of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, is looking for several male bell ringers — ringers strong enough to play the heavier bells.

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Bells on Temple Square perform with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir during a concert at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City in December 2007. Male bell ringers able to lift heavy bells are invited to audition.

Auditions are ongoing. Upon turning in their applications, candidates will be given an audition date and time. Previous auditions have consisted of a written examination and a performance audition with Bells on Temple Square. 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.

Those interested may go to: www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/auditions/bell for a pdf-based application. They may complete the application directly on their computers by typing in the information, then save and e-mail it to Bells Conductor Tom Waldron at: tmwal47@comcast.net.

Application materials should be completed and returned as quickly as possible. Individuals who prefer to fill in the form manually, may send applications to one of the following:

• FAX (801) 240-4886

• U.S. mail to: Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Attn: Tom Waldron, 50 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150

Because of security restrictions, applications may not be hand delivered.

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Bells on Temple Square are popular with audiences, especially holiday seasons. Candidates must meet certain requirements.