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Presenting the fifth annual
2012 Echoes of Christmas
A Musical
Reflection on the Savior’s Birth
A Gift to the Community Featuring
Live Nativity and Original Music
 
December 13 - 15 & 17 - 19, 2012
Presented Each
Evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Groups are formed every 5 minutes
Takes apx 30 minutes to see all stations
Weather Permitting
Liberty Park - Salt Lake City, Utah
Enter from the North Entrance
900 South at 600 East.
Park by "Tennis Bubble" on the Middle West side
of the park. Follow the signs and gather just
West of Youth Center. See Map Below
Admission is
Free
 
Event Description
2008 Saw the first year of "Echoes
Of Christmas" and was very well received. The
event is an annual gift to the community. The
performance is suitable for families, youth
groups, civic groups, church groups, and other
interested persons. This outdoor event features
7 performances with the Nativity as the main
theme. The performances include a solitary
shepherd boy; shepherds watching their flock; a
high priest at the temple; wise men from the
East; an Inn keeper and his wife; Mary and
Joseph; and hosts of angels. Guests rotate from
one musical presentation to the next led by
shepherds guides. The event is produced by
Virginia & Bob Baird with original music by
Clive Romney and orchestration by Larry Bastian.
This non-denominational, inter-faith event has
become an annual favorite for the entire
community.
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Additional
Notes
There are propane heaters providing some heat at
each station. Audience will walk to each of the
seven stations (about 1,000 yards) along cement
and/or plywood walkways. Each of the seven
stations has live performers representing
different aspects of the nativity. The
performers will sing to their own voices
pre-recorded to the original music. Each
station's performance lasts apx. 2-3 minutes
before your group is ushered to the next
performance. The event takes approximately 30-40
minutes to walk through each of the seven
stations which makes it enjoyable for even the
very young guests. Past seasons saw the longest
wait to get into a group to be 30 - 45 minutes
while average wait times were only a few
minutes. The last group usually goes through apx
8:45 pm each night finishing at 9:30pm. There is
a dress rehearsal open to the public on the
night before the opening performance.
For additional
information
If you would like to learn more about the event
you could leave a comment or ask a specific
question
See Here
Or call Virginia directly at
(801) 255-1943.
We look forward to hearing from you and learning
what you took away from your visit to the event.
Our hope is that you and your family and friends
felt the love of the Savior Jesus Christ and the
greatest gift at Christmas: The gift of a baby
in a manger!
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Read what past
guests have written...
TV 2 News Story - Dec 20, 2011: "I thought it was great. I thought it was really
fun. It was neat to see the idea of the
progression of the coming of Christ"
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TV News Coverage
"The inspiring music, realistic portrayals, live
animals, cheerful cast members, wood fires,
gentle lighting, fresh snow, and torch light
combined to more than offset the bite of the
cold. This was an experience I will not soon
forget. Thank you all for your significant
sacrifices!"
(12-15-11) "This was my first year attending
this particular live nativity and I thought it
was excellent! Having the music pre-recorded
with the actors singing along with it ensured
that I could hear every word of the songs which
enhanced the performance. My 4-year-old loved
watching the live animals. Thank you to all of
the volunteers who put this together! For those
thinking of attending: Double your socks, and
bring your hats, gloves, scarves, and WARM coat
so the experience will be very enjoyable.
Brieanne G."
"Thank you ...Last night, my family and I went
to Liberty Park and watched in awe as men and
women, dressed in wonderful costumes and in full
character, sang about the Savior and the message
of peace and hope. Our children loved seeing the
real animals and hearing the sounds they made.
Despite the cold and darkness of the night, our
hearts were filled with warmth and light. I urge
you to go. It's free and an experience you'll
never forget."
Salt Lake Tribune 2011 -
EnjoyUtah Review 2010
Today's Utah Mama Review 2010 -
Deseret News - 12/16/09
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Participation &
Auditions
We will be actively seeking
volunteers for cast and crew for next years
performance and beyond. Vocal roles available
include shepherd boy; shepherds; high priest;
wise men inn keeper and wife; Mary and Joseph;
and also a choir angels (all four parts - SATB).
New voices are always welcome in the angel
choir, so please do not hesitate to share your
testimony through song and performance! If
you would like to audition, or volunteer for
technical support or other service let us know!
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Virginia Baird
Interview
Saturday Dec 13 2008
Virginia Baird - Producer of the Echoes of
Christmas describes
her thoughts on the event and why it is
being done
About the
Producers
Peace-Cradle Foundation, a Utah non-profit
corporation is proud to present this
non-denominational, interfaith community
event. The purpose of the event is to bring
us together as a community as we focus on
the true meaning of Christmas: to celebrate
the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. All are welcome and admission
is free. You can contact the Producers
directly at 801-255-1943
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