Image courtesy of the Church of Jesus Christ in Rocklin and Granite Bay

CITRUS HEIGHTS/ROCKLIN CA (MPG) – Produced annually around the world, Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” will be presented locally by volunteer musicians from Orangevale and Folsom to Antelope and Rocklin on March 27 at 7 p.m. and March 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 2610 Sierra Meadows Drive in Rocklin.

Performances are free and open to the public. Advance tickets are required due to limited seating and are available through Eventbrite.

“Lamb of God” is a modern oratorio of music and narration recounting the final days of Jesus Christ, beginning with the raising of Lazarus and culminating in the Resurrection. Drawn solely from the Gospels of the New Testament, the story of Christ is told through the perspectives of those who loved and walked with him — Peter, John, Thomas, Mary and Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene and his mother, Mary.

Organizers hope the performance will help usher in Holy Week with reverence and thanksgiving and that those who attend will leave with a stronger sense of gratitude for the love of Jesus Christ expressed through his life and mission.

Presented by choirs from the Citrus Heights and Rocklin stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a mixed community orchestra, the production invites audiences to reflect on the deeply personal moments of Christ’s life and ministry.

Co-organizer Bev Bair first encountered the music six years ago.

“It quickly became a favorite as I would look to this oratorio for ways to feel peace and assurance from God,” Bair said. “It is my hope that our audience will feel the divinity of Jesus Christ as they experience the events in the last weeks of his life as told through the eyes of those who knew him best.”

“Lamb of God” has become an annual tradition in many communities worldwide, with multi-denominational productions presented in concert halls, Catholic cathedrals, Protestant sanctuaries, Evangelical churches, Latter-day Saint chapels and on university campuses.

Musicians volunteer in this local production because they believe it will bring a measure of hope and light into many lives, including their own. Bair said the preparation has been transformative — moving from learning the mechanics of the music to feeling the poignancy of melodies and harmonies that “transport one into the heart of the disciples as well as giving a glimpse into the feelings of His enemies.”

“The orchestra brings a richness to the experience,” Bair said, noting that the voice of Christ is portrayed through expressive cello melodies that touch the soul.

For a preview, the music is available on Spotify, and a concert performance can be found at robgardnermusic.com/lamb.

Free tickets may be reserved in advance by searching online for “Eventbrite Lamb of God Rocklin 2026.”