Heart Cry Ensemble was founded in 2017 by friends from two families: Wendell and Twyla Diefenbacher, and Kendall and Kyle Roth. They had grown up singing and wished to pursue it in a more organized fashion. Having been exposed to singing in various forms throughout childhood, they desired to continue this tradition in a small group setting.

The ensemble has been singing together for several seasons. Although the ensemble was created as a mixed ensemble, it experimented with men's music when enough female singers could not be found for a season. Each season begins with several months of weekly rehearsals before a month of programs, both near and far.

The ensemble has given programs in a variety of churches and audiences, ranging from Markham, ON to Detroit, MI. The group's primary focus has been to bring encouragement to churches with a minimal youth presence, but welcomes any opportunity to share their message.