Craig Jessop
CHOIR DIRECTOR RESIGNS, INTERIM DIRECTOR NAMED
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Craig Jessop, renowned music director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, has resigned from his assignment after over a decade of outstanding service with the choir. Jessop made the announcement to choir members after their rehearsal Tuesday. Associate music director Mack Wilberg will serve as the interim choir director.
It seems like his departure was not expected and it's a kind of mystery. He went to the usual rehearsal on Tuesdays with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir but instead of conducting he read a letter where he expressed the desire to resign. He then walked out leaving the choir in complete silence.
He scheduled a short rehearsal for some members Saturday, but didn't show up, according to several who were there. Without notice, he also failed to attend Sunday morning's broadcast of "Music and the Spoken Word," which is unusual.
https://origin.sltrib.com/faith/ci_8472437
The Church won't give any other statement than the one that Bro. Jessop gave.