James Taylor To Perform With Mormon Tabernacle Choir

James Taylor will appear with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Utah Symphony in Salt Lake City in September. But don’t think about buying ticket for these two special shows. That’s because the concerts are free of charge.

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Taylor’s upcoming two performances scheduled for Sept. 6 & 7 at the 21,000-seat Conference Center on Temple Square of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints comes about via an invitation extended to the singer/songwriter by the O.C. Tanner Gift Of Music concert series. Taylor’s appearance will mark the O.C. Tanner Gift Of Music’s 30^th anniversary of presenting free concerts for the SLC community.

“We’ve asked Mr. Taylor to choose from among the many pieces he has performed with symphonies and choruses and also to be sure to include his fans’ favorites,” Mormon Tabernacle Choir music director Mack Wilberg, who will also conduct the concert, said, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. “We have wanted to have him join us in concert for many years, and this 30^th anniversary program seemed like the perfect opportunity.”

Now comes the hard part – getting your hands on a free ticket. The Tribune reports that “tickets are being distributed in a number of ways,” including a random selection process as well as through community groups. A limited amount of passes will be made available to Utah Symphony and Utah Opera season ticket holders.

You can also register online to be considered for tickets beginning July 27. Click here for more information.

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JamesTaylor.com mailing list subscribers can try their luck via lottery. To register, you must sign up Friday, July 26 between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. MDT.