Bring on the Mo Tab!

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir came to Cincinnati this week as part of their Central States Tour, and Brandon and I attended the concert at Riverbend with my folks. They performed with the Cincinnati Pops. What a treat!

Thankfully, what started out as a rainy day cleared up and we enjoyed a very pleasant outdoor concert, albeit a bit muddy. Our dear friends Corrie and Andy volunteered to watch the boys so we could go. Needless to say, we owe them big time. Thanks, friends! Mason and Daniel had a blast with the best babysitters of all time. Seriously, they brought crafts for the kids to do. Wow.

Anyway, here are some pics from the night. Brandon, perusing the program:



Mom and Dad, watching the action:

We were in the lawn seats, but we had a clear view of the choir. When it got a little darker, the screens sprang to life and we could see some close-ups.

Special guests for the evening included Bengal tight end Ben Utecht, who sang some solos and was surprisingly good. Who knew? A Bengal who can sing? Almost as surprising as a Bengal who can score touchdowns!

Also appearing was Neil Armstrong, who narrated a piece by Copeland honoring Abraham Lincoln. It was beautiful! And hey, this guy's been on the moon.

I especially enjoyed the armed forces salute - the choir sang the theme song from each branch of the military and those audience members who had served in the various branches stood when their song was played. It was moving and inspiring. I was so proud of my dad, who stood up for the Air Force hymn. What a lovely tribute to those who have served our country!

All told, it was a wonderful night of uplifting music. Thanks, Mo Tab! Come back soon.