Choir Director
Dennis Onopa is a classically trained composer, conductor, producer, music minister and guitarist. He has worked at several El Paso churches over the years.
Our MuSIC Team
Dennis Onopa
The Rev. Rick Milliorn
Contemporary Music Director
Rick is a kid from the neighborhood who started leading worship at St. Clement's Parish School in 5th grade. He is a St. Clement's School alumnus who has served at the Church of St. Clement most of his life and continues to serve now as Senior Associate to the Rector. Rick is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, has recorded three albums, and continues to compose music. Rick is bilingual and bicultural and a life-long El Pasoan.
STEPHEN JONES
organist
Stephen Jones is a classically trained concert pianist and operatic tenor. He has over 40 years of international, professional experience in accompanying and directing music in churches as well as Broadway musicals. He studied piano, voice, pipe organ, and electronic music while pursuing a Music Theory and Composition degree at UTEP.
Rick Garven
Organist - Choirmaster Emeritus
Rick served as St. Clement's organist for 40 years and choirmaster for 38 years. He retired in February of 2022.
Rick is also the organist for the El Paso Symphony Orchestra (EPSO) and a staff organist at the Plaza Theater. He holds the A.A.G.O. degree from the American Guild of Organists as well as the B.A. degree from Pasadena College (Point Loma University) as well as the M.Mus. from the University of North Texas. In addition to the EPSO, Rick has performed with the UTEP chorale, El Paso Wind Symphony, Edge of Texas Band, and the 42 Army Band. Rick has held offices in the American Guild of Organists and is a member of the Association of Anglican Musicians.
