Joseph Smith the Prophet Event Description Joseph Smith the Prophet is an original sacred oratorio celebrating the life of the Prophet from his vision in the Sacred Grove to his martyrdom at Carthage. This program will be presented in the Tabernacle on Temple Square on Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. Joseph Smith the Prophet was written by Rob Gardner for choir, orchestra, and soloists. It premiered in Provo, Utah, while Gardner was a student at Brigham Young University. This inspiring piece has been performed around the world, testifying to thousands of the divinity of the Prophet Joseph's call. This presentation includes powerful new arrangements of "The Spirit of God," "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief," and "Praise to the Man," as well as original compositions "Savior, Redeemer of My Soul," "O Give Me Back My Prophet Dear," and "My Kindness Shall Not Depart from Thee." This special Temple Square performance will feature the 300-voice Spire Chorus and full orchestra, with special guest soloists, including Jordan Bluth, Angela Bower, Daniel Beck, Michael Sackett, Greg Adams, and Suzanne Disparte. Rob Gardner, the composer, will conduct the chorus and orchestra. Dates and Location Friday-Saturday, April 25-26, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Tabernacle Tickets Tickets are required for this event. Tickets can be obtained over the Internet or by calling 570-0080 or toll-free 1-866-537-8457 (1-866-LDS-TIKS) beginning Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. mountain daylight time. There is a limit of 6 tickets per person. Special Considerations Tickets are required for this event. Those with tickets should be in their seats by 7:15 p.m. Standby seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The standby line forms at the flagpole in the center of Temple Square. For this event, admission is limited to those ages eight and older. No babies, please. Wheelchair seating is available. Patrons who require such seating should inform Guest Services when they arrive at the event. Best dress is requested. Those attending this event are advised that cameras, recording devices, backpacks, food, and beverages are not allowed in the Tabernacle. Those attending the concert should plan to arrive early and should park only in designated parking areas. On the day of the concert, the doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The length of the concert will be approximately 90 minutes.