Music

Singing out with others is the greatest expression of joy and love that God gives us. When else in your life can you raise your voice to its very limits of height and volume and have people smile at you for the effort?
Pam Quanrud

Rock Spring has a vibrant and welcoming music program for all ages. We have three adult ensembles and two children’s ensembles that bring music to worship on a weekly or monthly basis. You are warmly welcomed to participate with any of our choirs! Or perhaps you play an instrument and would be willing to offer your musical gifts in worship.

Please contact our Director of Music, Elizabeth Kluegel Niblock to find out how to get involved.

“Whenever someone says, ‘The Men’s Ensemble sounded great today!’ I always respond that it sounds as good as it does because we have so much fun and truly enjoy each other. Singing together is a favorite pastime of my Dad and me. Having the community and music of the ensemble to share with him is a wonderful blessing.”
Jason Henderson

Join in With Our Music Program

An adult choir in blue robes sings on risers with an altar table in the foreground and large decorative cross in the background.

Sanctuary Choir

Do you love to sing with others? Our Sanctuary Choir requires no audition, and whether you have sung with choirs in the past, or only in the shower, you will be received with joy!

From simple anthems to major works such as Handel’s Messiah, the Sanctuary Choir unites our breath in prayer and song.

Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Rock Spring. We also offer a 30-minute “Choir Boost” rehearsal on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. for those who can’t make it on Thursday evenings or who want a little more practice.

A young girl in a striped shirt stands and sings as part of a children's choir.

Choristers

This wonderfully enthusiastic group of young singers performs an anthem approximately once a month. “Mrs. K-N” brings unconditional love and encouragement to each rehearsal as she helps children appreciate music and join their voices in song. Kindergarteners – 5th graders are warmly invited to participate.

The Choristers rehearse Sundays from 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. We ask that Choristers under 1st grade have a parent present in the room during rehearsals.

YESS! (Youth Event Saturday/Sunday!)

All Middlers and High Schoolers (Grades 6-12) are invited to say yes to periodic YESS (Youth Event Saturday/Sunday) weekends! Bring your instruments, your voices, your creativity, your questions, your ideas! We gather on Saturday (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) to plan and practice a variety of elements for the Sunday morning worship service the next day. On Sunday, we come to church at 8:45 a.m. to rehearse and then help lead the 10:00 a.m. service.

This is a terrific opportunity for youth to participate in worship in a variety of creative and collaborative ways – dance, music, poetry, visual arts, and more – and to enjoy fun and fellowship, too.

Bell Choir

All are welcome to join Rock Spring’s Handbell Choir – no experience needed!

Come and join us on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (with masks on please).

Directed by Elizabeth Kluegel Niblock.

Rock Spring's Organ

Rock Spring has a long tradition of beautiful music-making and congregational singing. In 2016, we installed an organ that was crafted and designed specifically for our sanctuary. The organ supports congregational singing as well as our choirs.

Learn about the organ’s specifications here.

A group of men stand and sing holding sheets of music.

Bass Clef Ensemble

No audition is required for this four-part choir that sings everything from gospel and barbershop to more classical arrangements. Come join your voice with others and make beautiful harmony!

Contact Elizabeth Kluegel Niblock for more details.