Global Participant Program
About the Global Participant Program
In April 2023, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square launched a new program involving global choir participants from around the world. In the past, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has often been referred to as “America’s choir.” However, despite being based in the United States, the Choir has a global reach. To reflect the worldwide mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the global participant program allows for qualified Latter-day Saints from selected areas of the Church to sing with the Choir as global participants during general conference every April and October. Currently, individual singers are recommended by their Area Presidencies and are then invited to audition.
All the global participants are all faithful and qualified Latter-day Saints, they come from different parts of the world, speak different languages, and have different life circumstances. But they all share a passion for music and a desire to share it with others.
FAQ’s About the Global Participant Program
When was the Global Participant Program started?
The global participant program was launched in April 2023 in tandem with the April 2023 General Conference. Since then, the program has continued as the choir has welcomed in more global participants during each subsequent General Conference event.
How can I audition to be a global participant?
Currently, individual singers are recommended by their Area Presidencies and are then invited to audition. Additionally, a new process is being put into place to increase audition opportunities to more interested and qualified participants around the globe.
Where are the global participants from?
Currently, the global participants are from the following countries.
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Puerto Rico
- Japan
- South Korea
- Ecuador
- Hong Kong
- Philippines
- Sweden
- Denmark
- England
- France
- Austria
- Chile
- Guatemala
- South Korea
- Paraguay
- Ghana
- Brazil
- Taiwan
- Mexico
- Malaysia
When do global participants perform?
Global participants are set about as musical missionaries and are invited to participate in select general conferences. Certain global participants may also be invited to perform with the choir as part of the World Tour in different tour stops around the world.
Can I become a global participant?
The choir organization is currently working on a process that will allow interested and qualified members from around the globe to participate. Continue to check our website for an announcement of that process.