David A. Klement, Artistic Director/Conductor

David A. Klement is the full-time Director of Music at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester where he oversees a growing music program of eleven vocal and bell ensembles.

He received his Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music in Conducting from the Eastman School of Music. In addition, David served as Head Chorister of the St. Thomas Choir of Men and Boys in New York City.

David has studied under Sir David Willcocks, Gerre Hancock, Donald Neuen, and Alfred Mann, and is a founding member of the Carolina Chamber Chorale.

 Julie Ruhling, Accompanist

Julie Ruhling is currently an adjunct instructor of piano at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She is also the accompanist for the RIT Singers, as well as all student recitals and  various guest artist recitals.  She earned her Master of Music  in Piano and Literature from the University of Notre Dame, and her Bachelor of Music in Piano Accompanying from the University  of Missouri-Columbia.  She and her husband,Michael, have 3 sons: Alexander,  Peter and Nicholas.      

The Rochester Boys Choir performed the Rochester premiere of Menotti's opera "Martin's Lie".