Choir broadcast and President Monson

This year we have church at 1:00, so we took the Young Men and Young Women downtown on Sunday to see the Choir Broadcast and The Spoken Word.

I had not been to a choir broadcast in several years, so I was surprised to see how many people were there.  It was packed.

Turns out it was retirement day for about 60 members of the choir.  Once someone is selected to sing in the choir, they can be a member for 20 years, or until they turn 60, which ever comes first.  Sunday was the last day for 60.

It was a great broadcast and some very good songs, two guest conductors and a nice surprise.  President Monson was in attendance to honor the retiring choir members.

Hard to see, but he was sitting to the right of the choir, under the balcony.  You can see his white shirt.  Fun day.