In response to a charge from Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for the Choir to "get better and better," the Chorale was organized in 1999 as an in-service program for current Choir members, as well as a training venue for its applicants.
The first session of the Chorale began in July 1999, with Mack Wilberg as music director and a previous Choir director, Jerold Ottley, along with his wife, soloist and renowned teacher, JoAnn, co-directing the training school.
In the past, the Chorale has performed such works as the St. Matthew Passion by Bach, King David by Arthur Honegger, Requiem by Mozart and Saul by Handel.
Additionally, Murphy works with Wilberg, now the Choir's music director, to identify current Choir members who participate to complete in-service training with the Chorale to hone and improve their musical skills.
The Chorale is accompanied in these performances by members of the Orchestra at Temple Square.