Dr. Myron Patterson who performed "Wondrous Love"
and Dr. Ken Udy who performed "The Ash Grove."
Andrea Slack performed "Jehovah, Lord of Heaven and Earth" and spoke about Dr. Longhurst as a teacher when she studied with him at BYU.
SLCAGO A Tribute to Dr. John Longhurst, Mar. 01, 2008
Members of the SLCAGO and community gathered in the LDS Conference Center to celebrate the career of recently retired Tabernacle Organist, Dr. John Longhurst.
Our sincere apologies, not pictured are Dr. Douglas O'Neill who performed "All
Creatures of Our God and King",
Dr. Myron Patterson who performed "Wondrous Love"
and Dr. Ken Udy who performed "The Ash Grove."
Andrea Slack performed "Jehovah, Lord of Heaven and Earth" and spoke
about Dr. Longhurst as a teacher when she studied with him at BYU.
Scott Rowley performed "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say"
Heidi Alley performed "God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand"
Gregory Glenn spoke about Dr. Longhurst and his influence in the community.
With organist Dr. Linda Margetts, and Bonnie Goodliffe, members of the Mormon
Tabernacle Choir performed some of Dr. Longhurst's Hymn arrangements.
The choir and audience joined in singing "We're Not Ashamed to Own Our
Lord" composed by John Longhurst.
Thomas Hanson, Project Manager during the construction of the Conference Center,
spoke of John's influence and direction on the organ's design.
Dr. Linda Margetts performed "Come, Thou Almighty King"
Dr. Clay Christiansen performed "Cantilena" and later spoke about
John as Mentor/Colleague on Temple Square.
Dr. Rick Elliott introduced Neil Harmon's composition "Fantasy on the Name
'Longhurst'."
Ryan North, SLCAGO Sub-Dean, offered his comments about the "monuments"
left by Dr. Longhurst.
Larry Blackburn performed "He is Risen"
Julie Farmer-Haltom performed "In Humility"
Dr. Andrew Unsworth performed "Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessings"
Member of the choir stand as Dr. Longhurst approaches the rostrum.
Dr. Longhurst is greeted by Dr. Unsworth.
Dr. Mack Wilberg, Choir Director, greets Dr. Longhurst
Dr. Longhurst thanks the performers and speakers.
John offers words of gratitude.
Dr. Longhurst accepts the audience and choirs final offerings of thanks for
his 30 years of a job well done.
Photos courtesy Mormon Tabernacle Choir