Monday, December 12, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Choir Notes: Bell Ringing - A Dance of the Arms
Tom Waldron, conductor of the Bells on Temple Square, describes ringing the bells as a dance-a dance of the arms and a dance of the faces. The faces of all 28 bell ringers “are animated with the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
The sound of bells was added to the Choir 10 years ago when a high school group of bell ringers, directed by Waldron, was asked to accompany a performance of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Soon the Choir had two sets of bells of its own and in 2005 an official bell choir was inaugurated as part of the Choir organization. Waldron, at the time a baritone in the Choir, was named conductor. With a music education degree from Utah State University and a master of music degree in conducting performance from Brigham Young University, with years in the Choir and strong commitment to the work of God, Waldron had both the heart and the hands to make the new organization an instant success.
For the Bells to perform in front of 20,000 people in the Conference Center surrounded by the Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square has been a thrill Waldron will long remember. “We perform for the Savior,” he says, “and we hope in doing so the Lord will bless our souls.”
Waldron will retire from his position as conductor following the June 10th concert of the Bells on Temple Square. Leanna Willmore, current assistant conductor, will take the baton as conductor of the Bells on Temple Square following the concert.
The concert, entitled “Ringing Praises,” to be held on Friday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, features the bells, organ, and instrumental music. Tickets have been distributed but standby seating is nearly always available.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Dad's latest pride and joy
Dad bought an alabaster rock weighing 215 lbs for $15 on BisMan. It laid in our yard for over a year. He finally met a guy that carves rock. He carved this buffalo for Dad. It now weighs 73 lbs and is valued at $3000 to $4000. Dad later had the joy of obtaining this alabaster Indian Chief head that Dad had his eye on all the times he would stop at this guys place and see all his other artwork. It weighs 71 lbs and is valued at $11,000.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
I don't keep up with my blogging but so thankful for daughters that do!
I was at least trying to acknowledge each family member's birthday but they started sneaking up and passing me by. At least I try to get gifts sent to them. Does that count? Sorry for everyone's birthdays that did not get blogged. I still love you all more then anything!! And please keep blogging and include pictures and videos of you and our precious grandkids. It sure eases the pain of being so far away and not getting to see them very often.
These pictures are some that Serena took when she came home to visit in August. They are ones at the farm which was soooooo enjoyable and theraputic for me and I think Serena too! ND sunsets are so beautiful. I will share more next time!
We love you all and pray for you everyday!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Our 8th Grandchild!
Easton Rocco was born to Tyson and Alycia Nelson
on Thursday the 6th of May 2010
at 8:02am
7 lbs 14 oz and 20.5 in.
Proud big Sister Brenna Mae!
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