Our Story

A sacred musical retelling of the final days of the life of Jesus Christ, His Atonement and Resurrection. It recounts the events through the eyes of those who loved Him and knew Him best: Peter, John, Thomas, Mary and Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene, and His mother Mary.

Guest artists for this production included: Kyle Olsen - Peter, Joey DeBenedetto - Accuser / Judas / Narrator, Cordell Cole - John, Malia Morris - Mary Magdalene / Bethany, Katie Kern - Martha, Melinda Pfundstein - Mary, Mother of Jesus / Narrator, Brandon Albright - Thomas, and Jared Downey - Cello Soloist

Composer Rob Gardner made a surprise visit at this performance.

Zion’s Youth Symphony and Chorus joyfully announces “Gift of Christmas,” its long-awaited holiday concert brimming with Christmas favorites old and new.

The concert will feature international vocalist YAPHET BUSTOS, a former lead singer in the award-winning a cappella group Vocal Point and featured performer in multiple worldwide broadcasts of Luz de las Naciones. A native of Chile, Yaphet has appeared in concerts across China, in Thailand, at the Kennedy Center, on YouTube, and with music stars Colbie Caillat and Ben Rector, among others.

Zion’s Youth Symphony and Chorus presents House of the Lord, an original oratorio about the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Southern Nevada and the importance of temples to Latter-day Saints.

“Grateful” is a live musical celebration of the blessings of life. ZYSC will present seasonal favorites such as “Over the River and through the Wood,” as well as “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” The concert will also feature tenor Nathan Pacheco performing signature favorites, including the operatic tour de force “Nessun Dorma.”

Dr. Ryan Murphy was appointed associate music director of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square in 2009. Zion's Youth Symphony & Chorus commissioned a new work from Dr. Ryan Murphy and Wendy Randall titled Hear Him.