Global members of the Tabernacle Choir for October conference
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has integrated global members from 13 different countries into its performances for the October 2026 general conference. These members undergo a rigorous audition process similar to local choir members.
Why it matters
Reflects the internationalization of religious organizations and the use of global talent in cultural outreach.
See More Church News Stories In Search October 2026 Tabernacle Choir global members pose for photos inside the Tabernacle after being interviewed in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News By Christine Rappleye Christine Rappleye is a reporter and web producer for the Church News. Your browser does not support the audio element. Play audio Listen to this Article Listen to this Article Audio quality: | Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds 00:00 00:00 Decrease playback rate 1.0 x Increase playback rate 00:00 / 00:00 Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds - 0.5x 0.6x 0.7x 0.8x 0.9x 1.0x 1.1x 1.2x 1.3x 1.4x 1.5x 1.6x 1.7x 1.8x 1.9x 2.0x 2.1x 2.2x 2.3x 2.4x 2.5x 2.6x 2.7x 2.8x 2.9x 3.0x + When Heber Ferraz-Leite of Vienna, Austria, was invited to audition as a global member of The Tabernacle…
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