Rob Gardner (born 1977) is an American Latter-day Saint composer of primarily oratorios. One of his most widely performed works is his oratorio ''Lamb of God'' about the death and resurrection of

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. It was recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Air Studios in London in June 2010. Gardner was born and raised in

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in a Latter-day Saint family. He served a mission for

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in the Bordeaux France mission. He attended

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for his undergrad and the

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's film and television composition program. Among the oratorios by Gardner are ''He is Jesus Christ'', ''Joseph Smith the Prophet'', ''Saints and Pioneers'' and ''Lamb of God''. He composed and conducted the production of the YouTube video ''Manger of Bethlehem''. He also has composed the musicals, ''Blackbeard'' and "The Price of Freedom" (with Mckane Davis). Gardner is also a co-founder and president of the nonprofit organization Spire Music. He also helped found the group Cinematic Pop.

Sources

''Deseret News'', Dec. 13, 2012 article on GardnerMormon Artist interview with GardnerSan Francisco Classical Voice article on Lamb of God performanceNew Musical Theatre article on Gardner
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