Behind-the-scenes with The Tabernacle Choir's Associate Music Conductor Ryan Murphy

How does sacred music lift hearts across the world—on tour, on broadcast, and in the quiet of hard days? Host Derrick Porter sits down with Ryan Murphy, Associate Conductor of The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, fresh off a 7-day assignment in South America (Argentina/Paraguay). Ryan shares formative stories (from boy-choir days and high-school conducting to Paris missionary service), his long collaboration with Mack Wilberg, and why the Choir’s “secret ingredient” is the Holy Ghost. He also reflects on arranging, daily spiritual/physical habits, a tender moment with President Russell M. Nelson at General Conference, and a deeply personal broadcast following the Sandy Hook tragedy. What you’ll learn: The Choir’s unique spiritual signature—and why it matters globally How tours shape repertoire and invite new audiences (Argentina/Paraguay highlights) Ryan’s arranging approach: improvisation, iteration, and inspiration Teamwork with Mack Wilberg and the sound crew you rarely see Habits that sustain creativity (prayer, scripture, daily exercise) Music’s healing power: bringing peace, comfort, and connection to God