Can you imagine Sunday without the organ playing, without the hymns?

When I was teaching and when I am with the bells, I could be feeling not very good.

But as soon as I'm in front of that choir, everything's forgotten.

I'm just there with that choir making music and loving it.

And the ringers have told me that they feel that way too.

And I know that I'm not alone in this.

I figured out really soon that I wasn't choosing that music alone.

Even the things that I say in the rehearsal, that has come from something higher, from

something divine.

It has helped me get through difficult times.

I'm just in seventh heaven, making music.

This is Sarah Jane Weaver, executive editor of the Church News, welcoming you to the Church News podcast. We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The welcoming sound of bells has heralded celebration and worship for centuries of Christian worshippers.

This, of course, includes the music of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square since its pioneering start in 1847.

In 2005, the inclusion of a handbell choir was officially organized under the auspice of the choir,

which has evolved to 32 musicians who enhance choir concerts and recordings,

as well as perform two handbell concerts in the tabernacle each year.

From its inception, Leanna Wilmore served as associate conductor until she was named director

in June 2011. Wilmore holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Utah and have served

in many state and national leadership positions and importantly fostered a love for music as a choir teacher

for decades of students living on the Wasatch Run in Utah. She joins this episode of the

Church News Podcasts to discuss the importance of music in worship and in daily life. Leanna, welcome to

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