Conduct the Choir Winner | The Tabernacle Choir

Justin Lewis, a flight commander in the United States Air Force, was declared the winner of the Conduct the Choir Video Facebook contest. On February 17, 2013, Lewis conducted Beethoven's "Hallelujah," from Christ on the Mount of Olives with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

[Clandonw]

i am so happy for that man, because he looks so happy.

[ritafiddler]

He poured his heart and soul into that performance,

[chucksanford]

How wonderfully delightfull! The las time I saw Justin he was eight years old. I was in his home in Washington, D.C. at dinner showing him pictures of his dad and me in high school. His dad and I were both professional trumpet players with the U.S. Air Force, and his beautiful Mom was a Soprano with the Air Force Singing Seargents. I don't know what he's done since, but Justin obviously inherited some musical talent from both his Mom and Dad.

[cherylcheek]

His movements were so crisp and clear. That was reflected in the sound of the choir, which also had a wonderful clarity in its singing. Absolutely lovely job!

[LyndaHoward]

My face and heart were all smiles for Justin the whole time! What a great job conducting you did, Justin!

[DanielGibby]

Very nicely conducted. He looks like he is having a blast! And he should be!

[kenorton]

Justin, what a thrill to see you conduct the combined chorus and orchestra, such joy in your face. It just doesn't and never will get any better than this. We're so sorry to see you and your beautiful family leave our ward for your new AF assignment! Perhaps you will, one day after leaving the AF, be considered for tabernacle choir conductor. We'll be able to say that "we knew when..!"

[bwatrumpet]

I just found about this contest for the first time today. It is my dream to conduct the choir and orchestra. Please do this competition again. Thank you for for inspiring the world.

[fay]

Awesome experience to sing under his baton! Way to go Brother Lewis!

[techi]

I am so happy for this fortunate man. I would be the wonderful to be at the helm of such a great choir an orchestra as they perform one of the most powerful and beautiful and spiritual pieces of music and praises to God. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[shannonL]

God Bless you all for allowing this wonderful talented young man direct this wonderful choir.

[carlosmanriquedelara]

LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR LA MUSICA MAS HERMOSA LE ENCUENTRAS EN EL
TABERNACULO MORMON, MUSICA QUE ELEVA EL ALMA.

[ThePassionateMind]

Man . . . what an absolute RUSH that would be. What a lucky guy! And what a tremendously wonderful contest. I hope they do lots more of these!

[EvanWhitaker]

Made my day then and now. Well done Mr. Lewis.

[baldeagles]

Great job...and such energy! Surely a dream come true.

[Ednoria]

Way to go, Justin! You did an amazing job!

[reubentrotter]

I love this interpretation-so energetic and vibrant!

[barbaralewis]

Chuck, thanks for your very kind comments. Seeing Justin conduct the Mormon Tabernacle Choir was such a thrilling experience! They were so kind and generous to him.

It would be wonderful to see you again and to catch up.

[Stan_Merrill]

I hope they do another contest one of these days....I'd participate even though I live in South Carolina

[Nyck]

From 0:53 to 1:00 the male singer on low left corner of the screen looks like Mack Wilbert.
I saw the same person in many other videos. Is he related to Mack ?