Paul Nelson (composer) movement from Nelson's "Two Contrasts for Orchestra," which was written as the 50th anniversary of Arizona's statehood approached, and was performed at Phoenix Union High School February 13, 1962, by the Phoenix Symphony. The program also featured violinist Zino Francescatti performing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. Paul Nelson (composer) Paul Nelson "(né" Paul Eugene Nelson; 26 January 1929 Phoenix, Arizona – 11 April 2008 Providence, Rhode Island) was an American musician and composer. His compositions—in all genres except opera—have been performed on four continents. Paul Nelson was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 26, 1929. He attended public elementary school there, and
Rob Gardner (composer) 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. Rob Gardner (composer) Rob Gardner (born 1978) is an American Latter-day Saint composer of primarily oratorios. One of his most widely performed works is his oratorio "Lamb