Coming to Sandy Amphitheater on June 9, 2025!
American Mosaic
Grammy-Nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and her accomplished children, musical group Family Four, present a new Americana Show that tells the story of America, highlighting the peoples, cultures and beliefs that have come together to create our beautiful and rich American Mosaic.
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GRAMMY Nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and her accomplished children, musical group Family Four present a new Americana Show that tells the story of America, highlighting the peoples, cultures and beliefs that have come together to create our beautiful and rich American Mosaic. With music by Emmy Award-winning composer Kurt Bestor, script by New York Times Best-selling Author Jason F. Wright, narration by popular actor Ben Lomu, percussion by Jay Nygaard, singing by American Harmony Youth Singers, as well as spirited singing by current and former BYU folk and ballroom dancers, this show promises to inspire a greater appreciation for America, the diverse American people and the vibrant American Mosaic!
“Such a wonderful and uplifting night! This is my new favorite Independence Day tradition! World Class in every way! ”
PROGRAM
The Star-Spangled Banner
Israel, Israel God is Calling, ft. Folk Dancers
Bound for the Promised Land, ft. Folk Dancers
Danny Boy, ft. Conlon Bonner
Chairman’s Waltz, ft. Ballroom Dancers
Schindler’s List
Come, Come Ye Saints
Down to the River to Pray, ft. Folk Dancers
Maleguena, ft. Spanish Dancer
Free at Last Medley
A Whole New World Tango, ft. Ballroom Dancers
Ashokan Farewell
Cindy: An Appalachian Fantasia, ft. Folk Dancers
Oh Shenandoah
Tribute to Scott Joplin, ft. Ballroom Dancers
Amazing Grace
Copeland Rock Suite, ft. Ballroom & Folk Dancers
How Great Thou Art
Enjoy playing music from “American Mosaic” at home
Meet the Artists
Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four
Violin, Piano, Cello and Guitar
America’s Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker is a Grammy-Nominated, Billboard No. 1 performer and recording artist. Jenny has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Library of Congress and as a guest soloist with The National Symphony, Jerusalem Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Utah Symphony and the Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square. Jenny has released 18 studio albums which have sold nearly a million copies and consistently chart on Billboard. In her efforts to share the light of Christ with more of God’s children, Jenny is now producing and touring inspirational shows across the world. Jenny, her husband Matthew, and their four children (Family Four) are from Salt Lake City, Utah. Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four have performed with orchestras throughout the United States including the Utah Symphony, the Millennial Choirs and Orchestras and the Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra at Temple Square. They have performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Family Four are also featured on many popular music videos and productions. Their debut album, Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four hit No. 4 on the Classical and Classical Crossover Billboard Charts. Their Christmas album, Joy to the World debuted at #7 on the Billboard Charts.
Laura is 22, plays the violin and percussion, recently graduated from Brigham Young University and is married to Caden Dickson.
Hannah is 21 and studies piano at The Royal Academy of Music in London.
Sarah is 19 and studies the cello at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Matthew is 17 and plays the classical and electric guitar.
Jenny and her children have been performing together as a family since each child started playing their instruments when they were three or four years old. Their father, Matt Baker is a business executive and is incredibly supportive of his wife and children.
Ben Lomu
Narrator
Ben Lomu is a religious educator, television host and actor. He is the host for the tv show, “Come Follow Up” on BYUtv, where he has filmed over 200 episodes. As an actor he portrayed King Lamoni in the Book of Mormon video series. He has also appeared in several movies and commercials both locally and nationally. Ben is a first generation American. His father was born in Tonga and his mother is from England. He has been a religious educator for the past 20 years and is currently teaching institute and Utah Valley University. Ben is an alumnus of the University of Utah where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Criminology. He also has a master’s degree in education. In 2024 he received the prestigious “Pioneer of Progress Award” in Arts and Entertainment. Ben enjoys working out, mountain biking and marital arts. His greatest joy and accomplishment in life comes from being a husband of 23 years to his best friend, Michelle, and being the father to 4 wonderful children.
Conlon Bonner
Narrator
Conlon Bonner is the father of 4 children and is married to his beautiful wife Rachel. Conlon received his bachelor’s degree from BYU in Communication Studies and is finishing his Masters at Southern Utah University. He served his mission in Orlando, Florida, and teaches Seminary full-time in Provo, UT. In The Bonner family, he is number six out of the eight children, and always enjoys being able to sing with his family!
Jay Nygaard
Percussionist
Jay is a passionate, driven artist and advocate for the arts from Southern Utah. He is Executive Director of Artistic Resource for Teachers and Students (A.R.T.S.) Inc. He is in his fourteenth season as a member of the Tuacahn Center for the Arts Orchestra, and he is an active performer innumerous other groups and projects. In his free time when he's not composing, doodling, or chasing his dog around the house with a ukulele, he loves to work on the yard, watch movies, play games, and help his wife Tabitha with her art business: Last Chance Brass