Our worship services are enhanced by the participation of the Sunrise & Chancel Choirs, the accompaniment of our large, magnificent Rogers Pipe Organ, Special Music presenters, and two talented handbell choirs.

Another added plus at the Church of the Red Rocks:  a studio quality sound system that makes every word spoken and each note played fully audible.

With the backdrop of our sanctuary's majestic red rock views, all of these ensembles and individuals make our worship services more inspirational and meaningful.

Director of Music: Dr. Ryan Holder

Dr. Holder has his B.A. in Music Conducting and Teaching Certificate in Music Education from Southern Oregon University; Master of Music in Choral Conducting from University of Northern Colorado; Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from University of Miami.

He has public school teaching experience and has served as Director of Music Ministries at Ocean Reef Chapel, Key Largo, Florida and Director of Music at Central Presbyterian Church, Miami, Florida.

Ryan is currently Associate Director of Choral Studies at NAU. His responsibilities at the university are numerous, including conducting of the Womens Chorale, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, supervision of graduate students, and is an assistant director for the Master Chorale.

Ryan and his wife Marisol are the parents of Danny, Isabelle and Toby. He makes his home in Flagstaff.

Handbell Choir Director:  Mary Rubel

Effective August, 2011 Mary Rubel replaced our ageless and longstanding Wilma Draves who recently retired.

Mary has a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Drake University, and a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Michigan. Mary taught piano and voice lessons, worked with community choirs (some of which were semi-professional) and LOVES music.

She has been the back-up Choir Director for the church’s Handbell, Sunrise & Chancel Choirs for many yeras. She also sings in our vocal choirs, as well as playing the bells with the Handbell Choir, Quartet and Quintet. Mary is an extremely talented addition to our staff and we are fortunate to have her.

Organist:   Suzanne Moore

Suzanne Moore held her first church organist position in 1957 at the Cedar Crest Baptist Church followed by positions with the Holy Cross Episcopal Church and the Air Force Village Ecumenical Chapel.

Suzanne studied organ with Dr. Robert Markham of Baylor University and piano with Marvin McGee, Andrew Mihalso of Trinity University, and Chase Coleman. She has also taught private studio piano. As a vocalist, Suzanne has studied with Meredith Wynne, Katherine LaTorraca, and Celeste Hedley, and performed with the Mastersingers Chorale, the Red Rock Community Chorale, and the Northern Arizona Savoyards.

Suzanne also performs the church music for our wedding ceremonies. Contact Suzanne at the church office at 282-7963.