Lamb Of God

In May, I found out that Rob Gardner was holding auditions for his newest sacred work, “Lamb Of God.” I have performed in many of Rob’s other works and recorded a CD and DVD of two of them.  One of the highlights of my musical career (if you can call it that) was singing the Emma Smith solo in “Joseph Smith The Prophet” at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake.  I think Rob is one of the most talented composers out there and his sacred music is especially powerful and moving.  My testimony has grown a great deal as I have sung his music.

Needless to say, I hurried to my computer to send in an audition track of me singing with the Wasatch Chorale.  I was really worried because my audition was submitted nearly two weeks late, and I was sure I had missed my opportunity.

Amazingly, I received an invitation to participate in the 60 voice recording choir of “Lamb Of God” next week!  To my excitement, I was told we would be recording over the London Symphony Orchestra.  Holy Cow!!!  The recording would be happening in Arizona.  I booked my ticket right away.

Today I started learning the music.  Rob has all of the mp3′s of the actual tracks that he recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra.  I cannot even tell you how amazing they sound.  I get goosebumps all over just hearing the orchestra.  I can’t wait to hear this all put together with the choir, soloists, and narration!  This is going to be a powerful musical testament to the Savior and his Atonement.  I know that it will be a tool in helping many people gain a stronger testimony of the Savior.  Music is one of the most powerful ways to bear testimony and I am so excited to share mine in this production!

We will hopefully be performing this in the Salt Lake area in the fall (cross your fingers!) and I will be sure to let everyone know when that happens.  I think Rob also has plans to perform it in Arizona and California as well.  And I will be sure to let everyone know when the CD is available to purchase.  If you are interested in hearing some of his other works, they are all available at Deseret Book as well as here.