The Creation of Rob Gardner’s
Lamb of God
Lamb of God is a musical portrayal of the final days of the life of Jesus Christ, from the foreshadowing raising of Lazarus, to the devastating arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, and finally to His glorious resurrection. Composed and written by Rob Gardner, the story is told through the ever-relatable perspective of those who loved and walked with Him: Peter, John, Thomas, Mary and Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene and His Mother Mary.
Lamb of God offers a new and unique take on the Passion story in that it’s told entirely through music. The music serves to heighten the innate emotion of the narrative and carry a very personal meaning to everyone who experiences it.
“My thought was to tell the story of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ through the experiences of those who witnessed them—those He knew and loved. It was most interesting to me to see what their decisions, their actions and their interactions with Him teach us about the Savior Himself. And it was important to me that Hope shine through even the darkest moments.”
— Lamb of God composer, Rob Gardner
Recording and Premiere
In the summer of 2010, just weeks after completing the score, Rob Gardner headed to London to record the work with the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra. He then returned to Arizona to record the soloists and glorious Spire Chorus in the weeks leading up to the performance premiere at Gammage Auditorium in Tempe AZ in September 2010.
Performed Around The World
In year, 2017, alone, an estimated 4,000+ performers across the world have participated in locally-produced performances of “Lamb of God” in places as far-reaching as the Netherlands, Romania and Buenos Aires. These performances played for a total audience of well over 50,000 people from dozens of faiths. Almost all of these performers, both professional and amateur, volunteered an enormous amount of time and talent to share this message because they believed it would transform and bring a measure of hope and light into many lives, including their own. This is the power of this music and message.
Source: www.RobGardnerMusic.com/lamb
Latest WMCA Performance Activity
Come share your musical talents with us! We invite you to join our annual production of this world renown oratorio with full orchestra, soloists and choirs, in Rob Gardner's LAMB of GOD. There are no auditions to join the Witness Music California community choir. This is an open invitation to our local talent.
Come share your musical talents with us! We invite you to join our annual production of this world renown oratorio with full orchestra, soloists and choirs, in Rob Gardner's LAMB of GOD. There are no auditions to join the Witness Music California community choir. This is an open invitation to our local talent.
We welcome all who want to join us in our adult choir. All adults age 18-100, interested in becoming a member of the Witness Music California Choir
Annual rehearsals for Lamb of God begin in January until performances in March.
The Youth Choir ages 12-17 sing hymnal selections before the Lamb of God performance.
The first Youth Choir practice is Feb. 12, 2023. Join by Registering Here.
The Soloist and Narrator Auditions are on October 23 and 30, 2022 for the March 11, 2023 production of Lamb of God. To get on the Audition schedule and select the part with the accompanying music to Audition, complete the Google Form. All Auditions must be live on the Audition dates. No video auditions accepted. Pianist will be provided.
“Few experiences in my life have been this deeply fulfilling. Being a part of Lamb of God has been a highlight in my life that I will never forget.”
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
“Being involved in Witness Music and performing Lamb of God has literally changed my life. I would not be the same person without my participation in this work. It is truly inspired.”
“Lamb of God is one of the most spiritual and powerful performances I have ever witnessed and been a part of.”
We invite you to join us in
proclaiming the hope and majesty of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
