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Cali Coug · 04-23-2008, 07:53 PM

His departure has a facinating story. Jessop used to report directly to President Hinckley. Following Hinckley's death, President Monson decided that too many people reported directly to him, including Jessop, so he had them report to an intermediary (probably good governance).

I can't confirm for certain, but I am reasonably confident that Jessop was asked to report to President Packer.

The week before Jessop quit, the choir had three black soloists perform during its broadcast in a bit of a revivalist theme. That was on a Sunday. On Thursday, Jessop told a small group of the choir that they would need to meet for a special practice on Saturday morning. On Friday, Jessop was told to meet with the person he reports to. That meeting clearly did not go well.

On Saturday, Jessop never showed up for practice. On Sunday, he didn't show up for the choir's 8 am practice prior to the broadcast. He also didn't show up at 9 am for the broadcast (and it was his turn to conduct for the week). Nobody heard from him on Monday.

On Tuesday, the choir held practice, and he showed up, walked straight up to the stand, read his resignation letter, and walked straight off. On Wednesday, all references to Jessop were removed from the choir's website.

I have heard that the Friday conversation involved a discussion about how the choir should only sing songs that were written by Mormon's "inspired of the Lord." It could have been precipitated by the Sunday performance of a gospel variety.

Since the new conductor took over, the choir, almost without exception, has performed only church hymns. This is a big issue with Pres. Packer, so it would confirm my suspicion that he is the intermediary Jessop met with.

If so, it is sad. Mormons may have the gift of the Holy Ghost, but to act like they have a monopoly on inspiration is naive and insulting.

Jeff Lebowski · 04-23-2008, 07:56 PM

Where did you hear this?

If true, that is a very sad story.

Tex · 04-23-2008, 08:00 PM

If you can't even confirm who the conversation was with, how are we supposed to believe what the topic was?

MikeWaters · 04-23-2008, 08:03 PM

Does Jessop have the guts to tell his story? If he tells his story will he be excommunicated, if it is like you said?

If your story is true, I can only imagine how upset Elder Packer must be with Gladys Knight.

Cali Coug · 04-23-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Does Jessop have the guts to tell his story? If he tells his story will he be excommunicated, if it is like you said?

If your story is true, I can only imagine how upset Elder Packer must be with Gladys Knight.

Again, it is my belief it was Elder Packer. I can't confirm it. I don't see how Jessop would be excommunicated for revealing what happened (that would be a travesty). But he certainly wouldn't be popular. I don't think he will say anything public, from what I heard.

MikeWaters · 04-23-2008, 08:06 PM

If he doesn't want to say anything in public, then I'm not going to feel sorry for him, based on rumor and conjecture. MoTab isn't/wasn't that good anyway.

malapert · 04-23-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Does Jessop have the guts to tell his story? If he tells his story will he be excommunicated, if it is like you said?

If your story is true, I can only imagine how upset Elder Packer must be with Gladys Knight.

Good point. Pres Hinckley encouraged Gladys Knight to form her choir and, being personally aquainted with many in the group, I can tell you their service has produced outstanding results and touched the hearts of many.

All-American · 04-23-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Does Jessop have the guts to tell his story? If he tells his story will he be excommunicated, if it is like you said?

If your story is true, I can only imagine how upset Elder Packer must be with Gladys Knight.

I'm thrilled that Jessop didn't have the "guts" to air his grievances. Would that more members showed such wise restraint.

Tex · 04-23-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by All-American

I'm thrilled that Jessop didn't have the "guts" to air his grievances. Would that more members showed such wise restraint.

Maybe Packer forced out Danzig as a message to Jessop to keep his mouth closed.

MikeWaters · 04-23-2008, 09:46 PM

Did Jessop start this underground whisper campaign? I think it takes more guts to be open and public than start a gossip-fest.

04-23-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
Cali Coug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,996	The story on Craig Jessop His departure has a facinating story. Jessop used to report directly to President Hinckley. Following Hinckley's death, President Monson decided that too many people reported directly to him, including Jessop, so he had them report to an intermediary (probably good governance). I can't confirm for certain, but I am reasonably confident that Jessop was asked to report to President Packer. The week before Jessop quit, the choir had three black soloists perform during its broadcast in a bit of a revivalist theme. That was on a Sunday. On Thursday, Jessop told a small group of the choir that they would need to meet for a special practice on Saturday morning. On Friday, Jessop was told to meet with the person he reports to. That meeting clearly did not go well. On Saturday, Jessop never showed up for practice. On Sunday, he didn't show up for the choir's 8 am practice prior to the broadcast. He also didn't show up at 9 am for the broadcast (and it was his turn to conduct for the week). Nobody heard from him on Monday. On Tuesday, the choir held practice, and he showed up, walked straight up to the stand, read his resignation letter, and walked straight off. On Wednesday, all references to Jessop were removed from the choir's website. I have heard that the Friday conversation involved a discussion about how the choir should only sing songs that were written by Mormon's "inspired of the Lord." It could have been precipitated by the Sunday performance of a gospel variety. Since the new conductor took over, the choir, almost without exception, has performed only church hymns. This is a big issue with Pres. Packer, so it would confirm my suspicion that he is the intermediary Jessop met with. If so, it is sad. Mormons may have the gift of the Holy Ghost, but to act like they have a monopoly on inspiration is naive and insulting.

04-23-2008, 07:56 PM	#2
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Where did you hear this? If true, that is a very sad story. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

04-23-2008, 08:00 PM	#3
Tex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,596	If you can't even confirm who the conversation was with, how are we supposed to believe what the topic was? __________________ "Have we been commanded not to call a prophet an insular racist? Link?" "And yes, [2010] is a very good year to be a Democrat. Perhaps the best year in decades ..." - Cali Coug "Oh dear, granny, what a long tail our puss has got." - Brigham Young

04-23-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Does Jessop have the guts to tell his story? If he tells his story will he be excommunicated, if it is like you said? If your story is true, I can only imagine how upset Elder Packer must be with Gladys Knight.

04-23-2008, 08:06 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	If he doesn't want to say anything in public, then I'm not going to feel sorry for him, based on rumor and conjecture. MoTab isn't/wasn't that good anyway.

04-23-2008, 09:46 PM	#10
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Did Jessop start this underground whisper campaign? I think it takes more guts to be open and public than start a gossip-fest.