Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.

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.

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.
This map created for the Tab Choirs website t shows an image of each global participant and where they are from
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Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
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Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.
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Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.
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Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
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Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
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Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
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Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.
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Bishop Gerald Causse visits with the individuals who were global participants with the choir during General Conference, April 1-2, 2023.
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Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.
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Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
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This map created for the Tab Choirs website t shows an image of each global participant and where they are from
Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.
Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.
Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.
Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.
Bishop Gerald Causse visits with the individuals who were global participants with the choir during General Conference, April 1-2, 2023.
Members of the Tabernacle Choir sing during a session of general conference. A member of the global choir participants is singing with the choir. April 1-2, 2023.
Part of a series featuring global choir participants who sang with the Tabernacle Choir during  General Conference. April 1-2, 2023.

Selection Requirements for New Global Participants


Members in good standing with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who live outside the United States and Canada can be considered for the Global Participant Program if they meet the following requirements:


1. Are between the ages of 25 - 55 years old

2. Maintains a full or limited-use temple recommend

3. Are proficient in written and spoken English 

4. Possess high emotional maturity and personal stability  

5. Possess music reading skills

6. Demonstrate strong vocal music skills compatible with the Choir’s needs

7. Have personal circumstances that allow them to fulfill service assignments

8. Demonstrate a willingness to accept a part-time missionary assignment which will require extensive periods of intense preparation 

The Tabernacle Choir Presidency is seeking to call new Global Participants from throughout the world, rotating among areas of the Church



Commitment Requirements for New Global Participants


Those who serve as Global Participants:

1. Will normally fulfill two General Conference assignments, unless circumstances direct otherwise.

2. Will attend quarterly trainings and devotional meetings until they have been formally released by the Tabernacle Choir Presidency.

3. Will travel to Salt Lake City about two weeks prior to singing in April or October General Conference.

4. Will be expected to prepare remotely using available technology under Choir leadership for the assignment.  GPs will rehearse with the Choir and receive music training.

5. Will receive ongoing music training designed to assist them as musicians and to enhance their service in their assignment to sing with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

6. May hold other church responsibilities in their local ward and stake organizations.   Service as a GP is not considered a primary church calling.

7. Will be set apart as missionaries by a member of the Choir Presidency when they come for their first assignment.  


Currently accepting applications from the following areas by September 15th , 2024:

Pacific, Philippines and Europe North”

Pacific Area: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kirivati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu

Philippines Area

Europe North Area: Cape Verde, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Guernsey, Iceland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ireland

All applicants may apply here:

https://uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/tabernacle-choir-search-for-global-participant

Candidates may contact the following Global Participant Area Representatives and Global Managers if they have any further questions or need assistance:

Europe North Area GP Representative:

Savannah Stevenson
savannahstevenson.ssc@gmail.com

Philippines Area GP Representative:

Vic Astilla
vic.astilla@churchofjesuschrist.org

Pacific Area GP Representatives:

Michele and Steven Menzie
michelemenzie@optusnet.com.au
menziesr@churchofjesuschrist.org

Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Global Participant Managers:

Michael and Cindy Neider
cindyneider@churchofjesuschrist.org
neiderma@churchofjesuschrist.org
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
  • Argentina
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 Tabernacle Choir organization will be inviting musically qualified members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to audition from selected Church Areas as determined by the Choir leadership. Local leaders will be notified as soon as this audition portal on the Tabernacle Choir website is open in their Church Area.
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