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PRESS INFORMATION
The official resource for all News Media and the Public.
THE BEGINNING
In 2013 Rob Archibald founded Seattle’s Ensign Symphony & Chorus. With the assistance of an amazing leadership team, he recruited local musicians and held our first concert on October 21, 2013 in Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA. Since our first concert, Ensign Symphony & Chorus has welcomed many guest artists to our stage.
Rob Archibald and Wife Jacki, presented with flowers at his final concert as Ensign Symphony & Chorus conductor.
GUESTS
David Archuleta
Nathan Pacheco
Jenny Oaks Baker
Jennifer Thomas
J.ournal
The Rogue Pianist (Kimberly Starkey)
Hilary Weeks
GENTRI
David Zabriskie
Craig Jessop
Dallyn Vail Bayles
Sunbeam Choi
Alex Boye
Crawford Gates
PRESS PASS
Press interested in special tickets, passes or interviews please use our contact page to reach us.
HISTORY
SEASON 1
October 21, 2013 – High on a Mountain Top with guest Jenny Oaks Baker
December 24, 2013 – Light & Hope
March 8, 2014 – The Power and Majesty of God
May 9, 2014 – Visions of Eternity with composer Crawford Gates
July 5, 2014 – God Bless America with guest Alex Boye
SEASON 2
October 18, 2014 – Ode to Joy
December 15, 2014 – What Child is This
February 27, 2015 – The Power and the Glory with guest Sunbeam Choi
April 17, 2015 – Jesus Christ, Messiah
July 3, 2015 – Pioneers and Patriots with guest Dallyn Vail Bayles
SEASON 3
October 24, 2015 – All Things Bright and Beautiful
December 14 & 15, 2015 – Alleluia with guest Jennifer Thomas
February 21, 2016 – The Road Less Traveled with conductor Craig Jessop
April 18, 2016 – Testament of Paul with composer David Zabriskie
June 25, 2016 – American Salute
SEASON 4: THE MASTER'S HAND
October 17, 2016 – True Light
December 19 & 20, 2016 – Noel with guest Gentri
March 10, 2017 – Good News with guest Hilary Weeks
May 8, 2017 – Mother, Tell Me the Story with Ensign Children’s Choir
July 8, 2017 – American Dream
SEASON 5: PURE LOVE
October 27, 2017 – King of Kings
December 18 & 19, 2017 – Hosannah
March 9, 2018 – Hold On with Ensign Youth Chorus
May 11, 2018 – Glorious with guest David Archuleta
July 7, 2018 – God Bless America with guests Jennifer Thomas, J.ournal, and The Rogue Pianist
SEASON 6: UNSPEAKABLE JOY
October 22, 2018 – Rejoice, The Lord is King with New Conductor Steve Danielson and Guest Conductor Debi Richards
December 17, 2018 – Joy to the World with guests Ensign Youth & Children’s Choirs
March 1, 2019 – Sunshine in My Soul
April 5, 2019 – Rhapsody (Symphony Only) with guest Jenny Oaks Baker
June 14, 2019 – Home: Celebrating Freedom
SEASON 7: IN HIS LIGHT
October 14, 2019 – Lux! with guest Nathan Pacheco
December 16, 2019 – Follow the Star with guests Ensign Youth Singers
March 7, 2020 – Oh, What a Beautiful Morning, Cancelled due to Covid-19
May 14, 2020 – Virtual Hallelujah Chorus, Music Video
SEASON 8: IN HIS LIGHT
December 3, 2020 – Lo, How a Rose Blooming, Music Video
December 23, 2020 – The First Noel, Music Video
February 19, 2021 – Bwana Ni Mchungaji Wangu, Music Video
April 2, 2021 – A Celtic Prayer, Music Video
June 19, 2021 – I Believe
SEASON 9: FAITH IN EVERY FOOTSTEP
October 15, 2021 – Come, Follow Me
December 13, 2021 – Come and See
March 4, 2022 – Behold, The Lamb
June 17, 2022 – The Promised Land
SEASON 10: RENEWAL
October 21, 2022 – Hope in the Northwest with David Archuleta
December 12, 2022 – Blessings in Bethlehem
March 31, 2023 – Rise Into Spring
June 23, 2023 – Celebrate in Song 10th Anniversary Concert
SEASON 10: RENEWAL
October 21, 2022 – Hope in the Northwest with David Archuleta
December 12, 2022 – Blessings in Bethlehem
March 31, 2023 – Rise Into Spring
June 23, 2023 – Celebrate in Song 10th Anniversary Concert
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
June 1, 2018 – The Star-Spangled Banner at The Seattle Mariners Game
September 15, 2018 – Devotional with President Russell M. Nelson at Safeco Field
February 15, 2019 – BYU Law Society Conference fireside with Elder Larry J. Echo Hawk
March 9, 2019 – Ensign Youth & Children's Choirs perform Disney! at Highland Center for people with developmental disabilities
March 18, 2019 – Ensign Youth & Children's Choirs sing at Redmond Care & Rehabilitation Services for the Day of Service
May 31, 2019 – The Star-Spangled Banner at The Seattle Mariners Game
December 8, 2019 – Seafair Holiday Cruise for people with developmental disabilities
SEASON 11: MOVING HEAVEN & EARTH
October 6, 2023 – Times & Seasons
December 11, 2023 – Christmas Around the World
March 29, 2024 – Lamb of God
June 21, 2024 – Elements
RECORDINGS
May 9, 2015 –
Silent Night recorded with Jennifer Thomas. Written and produced by Jennifer Thomas for her album Winter Symphony. Released Nov 15, 2015
Alleluia recorded with Jennifer Thomas. Written and produced by Jennifer Thomas for her album Winter Symphony. Released Nov 15, 2015
May 29, 2018 –
The Fire Within recorded with Jennifer Thomas. Written and produced by Jennifer Thomas for her album The Fire Within. Released October 12, 2018. The song was world debuted on stage with Ensign, along with several other songs from her album on July 17, 2018.
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