Michael Maliakel, one of the guest artists for The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square’s 2023 Christmas concert, had grown up watching the choir’s Christmas specials and appreciated the choir’s singing. Choir managers Grant Jex and Syndy Lambert, and Alison Barton, choir executive assistant, all have been choir members and talked with the Church News about the audition process. Singers will also meet with a member of the choir presidency, either before or after the in-person audition to get to know them and ensure the choir fits with their life, Barton said.