Rob Gardner: Mormon Composer
Rob Gardner is a composer, conductor, and producer.
Gardner grew up in Mesa, Arizona. His mother required him and his eight siblings to play an instrument from fifth grade through high school. He played the trumpet and in eighth grade, started singing. His seven-member a capella group, Two Five Nine, recorded five albums and toured the United States. After serving missions and attending Brigham Young University, the group recorded three more albums.
While on his mission in France Bordeaux mission, he wrote He Is Jesus Christ at the request of his mission president. While at BYU, he translated it into English and performed in numerous times at BYU and in Provo with volunteer orchestras and choirs. From this effort, he and others formed the nonprofit Spire Music Company. He primarily composes sacred music oratorios ("Joseph Smith the Prophet," "Lamb of God"), but has composed film scores and musicals ("Blackbeard," "The Price of Freedom," and "12 Princesses").
His albums include Cinematic Pop Live, We Must Sing, Lamb of God, The Missionary Hymn Project, The Price of Freedom, and Blackbeard.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in management and entrepreneurship from BYU and did graduate work at the University of Southern California in the Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program.
