Music
All Saints Episcopal Church has a vibrant, exciting, strong music ministry that lifts our praises to God. We emphasize participation by people in the congregation, online, and in the community.
All Saints' music ministry is both an essential part of our worship services and our engagement with our broader community. At our Sunday services, worship music in a range of styles is offered by our church choir of volunteers, professionals, and our music directors, Christoper Pluntke and Daniel Koplitz. The congregation and choir join in hearty singing -- a long tradition at All Saints. Our music directors, both accomplished keyboard artists, also bring in a variety of instrumentalists for services. More contemplative music is part of our Friday services, where we are joined by instrumentalists across a wide variety of styles. We are also fortunate to have guest choirs such as Stanford Talisman.
There are always opportunities for singers and instrumentalists who wish to share their musical gifts in worship. Contact music@asaints.org if you are interested.
All Saints is also known for bringing renowned musicians to perform here, from organists to ensembles to choirs, such as our resident choir, Ensemble Continuo.
Our Church Choir
Our church choir leads our musical liturgy on regular Sunday services and in festival services. Composed of experienced volunteer choristers and fortified by professional singers, the choir offers devotional music and leads our enthusiastically singing congregation in our tradition of sung worship music, psalms, and hymns.
There are always opportunities for singers and instrumentalists who wish to share their musical gifts in worship. Contact music@asaints.org if you are interested.
A Musical Witness: The Flentrop Organ
All Saints is especially proud of its two pipe organs, both built in the late 1960s by Flentrop Orgelbouw of Zaandam, Holland — a world-renowned firm known for mechanical-action instruments. At the time, this choice was considered progressive, as most Episcopal churches favored electro-pneumatic “American Classic” organs, especially those by Aeolian-Skinner. The decision to commission Flentrop was likely inspired by its celebrated four-manual organ in St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle (1965).
The smaller one-manual positive organ arrived first, serving faithfully until the larger main instrument was completed and installed about two years later. Both organs have been instrumental in shaping the rich tradition of congregational singing for which All Saints is known. Their clear, direct sound — ideal for both accompaniment and solo performance — reflects a musical heritage that has long been embraced by singing churches in Europe and the United States.
The main organ is particularly suited to the music of J.S. Bach, his contemporaries, and predecessors. But its warmth and clarity also lend themselves beautifully to a broad repertoire — from Buxtehude and Brahms to Mendelssohn and beyond. The church’s live, resonant acoustics enhance every note, supporting vibrant worship and joyful praise.
