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Outside the front of Rexburg tabernacle Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
This past weekend, the Rexburg community joined at the historic Rexburg Tabernacle for a lively night of country music, featuring talented local musicians.
The Tabernacle Legacy Campaign display table Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
The event began with a video of the Tabernacle’s history, outlining its construction and how the community can contribute donations for further restoration and preservation.
“One of my favorite parts about the Tabernacle is its amazing acoustics,” said Heidi Pyper, the Rexburg Cultural Arts Music Specialist. “It was built before buildings had electricity, and it is an acoustic marvel. You can speak or perform on stage without microphones and be heard clearly. The building has an elegant, warm, and responsive feel, and it feels so full of history. I love that connection to Rexburg’s roots, and I think we must preserve it for future generations.”
Rexburg Cultural Arts music specialist Heidi Pyper welcoming everyone to the event Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
The concert program continued with Heidi Pyper warmly welcoming everyone in attendance. Elizabeth Fuller offered a quick dance lesson for anyone who wanted to participate at the front of the stage, and many kids joined in. They danced to “Cotton Eye Joe,” while the rest of the crowd clapped along.
Audience members and performers learning “Cotton Eye Joe” dance Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
Each performer had an introductory video before their performance. The rest of the night was filled with songs, including an interactive musical number of “Grandma’s Feather Bed” from the Upper Valley Women’s Choir.
Upper Valley Women’s Choir Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
Heidi Pyper playing her instrument Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
“Music is such a happy, healing thing to create and to listen to, and it’s a great way to connect with others,” Pyper said. “It’s awesome to help provide opportunities for that to happen in our community. Rexburg is full of musicians, and musicians need somewhere to make music. It’s inspiring for me to be involved with that.”
Performer Tom Bugg singing “Golly What a Day” Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
Brian Pyper in charge of playing introduction videos Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
“I thought it was really cool, the explanation of the history of the building and that they really invited everybody to participate,” said Jordan Marlor, another attendee. “Everyone was very talented. You could tell they were very well prepared and the equipment functioned well for them so it turned out good.”
Performers with their instruments Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
Every person who donated toward The Tabernacle Legacy Campaign received a raffle ticket. About halfway through the concert, prizes such as Idaho Spuds chocolate, hoodies, t-shirts, treats and snacks were given away.
Audience enjoying the concert Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
Emily Miller and her brother performing Photo Credit: Chloe Panton-Marlor
“I thought it went great! Sometimes you’ll know people but you don’t realize all this talent they have, so that’s what’s fun about these concerts is it gives people an opportunity to perform who maybe don’t always have that opportunity to share their talents,” said Emily Miller, one of the performers.
All concert performers on stage for last song Photo Credit: Chloe Panton
The concert concluded with John Denver’s “Country Roads,” featuring all the performers and the crowd singing together.
The Rexburg Cultural Arts is always planning new music events for the community to enjoy all year round. For more information, visit rexburgarts.org.
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