Music Leaders |
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Director of Music
Kyler Brengle
Kyler Brengle
Kyler Brengle is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned both a BS and MS in Music Education. He earned an MS in School Counseling and Administrative Certification from McDaniel College (then Western Maryland College). After serving as band director at South Carroll High School from 1976–1985, his career path took him places other than music settings but he remained active in church vocal and handbell choirs.
Kyler began directing Wesley Carillon in the fall of 2010. As only the 5th director since Wesley Carillon’s founding in 1982, he seeks to present a balance of handbell selections in worship, either those based on familiar hymn tunes or original handbell compositions that are appropriate for the various seasons of the church year. His interest in arranging music for handbells resulted in arrangements for several local church handbell choirs, including WUMC, and a recent publishing of his arrangement of Angels We Have Heard on High. Additionally, he has served on the faculty for local handbell events as well as Area 3 Festivals.
Kyler has served as an At-Large Member and Chair of the Handbell Musicians of America (HMA) Area 3 Board. Additionally, he completed multiple certification areas offered by HMA: Handbell Techniques, Conducting, Music Theory, History of Handbells and Handbells in Worship.
Kyler began directing Wesley Carillon in the fall of 2010. As only the 5th director since Wesley Carillon’s founding in 1982, he seeks to present a balance of handbell selections in worship, either those based on familiar hymn tunes or original handbell compositions that are appropriate for the various seasons of the church year. His interest in arranging music for handbells resulted in arrangements for several local church handbell choirs, including WUMC, and a recent publishing of his arrangement of Angels We Have Heard on High. Additionally, he has served on the faculty for local handbell events as well as Area 3 Festivals.
Kyler has served as an At-Large Member and Chair of the Handbell Musicians of America (HMA) Area 3 Board. Additionally, he completed multiple certification areas offered by HMA: Handbell Techniques, Conducting, Music Theory, History of Handbells and Handbells in Worship.
Organist & Principal Accompanist
Peggy Brengle
Peggy Brengle
Peggy Brengle
p.brengle@wumcmd.org, 410-790-7855
Peggy first came to Westminster United Methodist Church in 1986 with husband Kyler and daughter Leslie. Since that time, she has been an active volunteer in the music ministry of the church playing handbells, accompanying choirs at all levels, and working chorally with former music director/organist Dee Kinney. Peggy and former WUMC organist Don Horneff performed as a keyboard duo in churches and other venues throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Peggy is a graduate of Maryville College (Maryville, TN) with a Bachelor of Music Education degree, and holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She received a Master of Science degree and administrative certification from Western Maryland College (McDaniel College). She is retired from teaching music and as a library media specialist for Carroll County Public Schools.
Peggy is on the staff of McDaniel Collage as a collaborative pianist. Additionally, she accompanies school choruses, student instrumentalists, and local artists. She is a solo/duet recitalist on both piano and organ performing in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Tennessee. Peggy is a member of the American Guild of Organists (AGO), serves as the Dean of the Central Maryland Chapter, and has completed the Service Playing Certification awarded by the AGO.
p.brengle@wumcmd.org, 410-790-7855
Peggy first came to Westminster United Methodist Church in 1986 with husband Kyler and daughter Leslie. Since that time, she has been an active volunteer in the music ministry of the church playing handbells, accompanying choirs at all levels, and working chorally with former music director/organist Dee Kinney. Peggy and former WUMC organist Don Horneff performed as a keyboard duo in churches and other venues throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Peggy is a graduate of Maryville College (Maryville, TN) with a Bachelor of Music Education degree, and holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She received a Master of Science degree and administrative certification from Western Maryland College (McDaniel College). She is retired from teaching music and as a library media specialist for Carroll County Public Schools.
Peggy is on the staff of McDaniel Collage as a collaborative pianist. Additionally, she accompanies school choruses, student instrumentalists, and local artists. She is a solo/duet recitalist on both piano and organ performing in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Tennessee. Peggy is a member of the American Guild of Organists (AGO), serves as the Dean of the Central Maryland Chapter, and has completed the Service Playing Certification awarded by the AGO.
Director of Alive!
Youth Bells, Gr 6-12
Bill Pond
Youth Bells, Gr 6-12
Bill Pond
Bill Pond
pondwilliam@hotmail.com
Director of Alive & Ringing,
our 6th through 12th grade Bell Choir
Bill, a retired Art teacher from Maryland School for the Deaf, is a lifelong member of WUMC. He has been involved with handbell playing since bells were first introduced to this church and has taught both Jr. High and Sr. High Sunday School at WUMC.
He and his wife, Peggy, have two married daughters and three grandchildren.
Currently, Bill can be found in the WUMC interpreting church services with sign language, playing in the adult bell choir, Wesley Carillon, and working with the 4th and 5th grade Church School.
pondwilliam@hotmail.com
Director of Alive & Ringing,
our 6th through 12th grade Bell Choir
Bill, a retired Art teacher from Maryland School for the Deaf, is a lifelong member of WUMC. He has been involved with handbell playing since bells were first introduced to this church and has taught both Jr. High and Sr. High Sunday School at WUMC.
He and his wife, Peggy, have two married daughters and three grandchildren.
Currently, Bill can be found in the WUMC interpreting church services with sign language, playing in the adult bell choir, Wesley Carillon, and working with the 4th and 5th grade Church School.
Director of Children of Hope
Youth Bells, Gr 3-5
Donna Kattermann
Youth Bells, Gr 3-5
Donna Kattermann
Donna Kattermann
Donna is a 1980 graduate of Lebanon Valley College where she received a degree in Sociology. Since moving to Carroll County in 1987, she served 12 years in the Public School System as a substitute teacher and in 2001 became a full time instructional assistant; a position she currently holds. As a member of Westminster United Methodist Church since 1988, Donna has taught children's Sunday School, Adult Sunday School, served on church committees, and worked with Vacation Bible School.
Donna has been involved with the music program at WUMC since the early 1990's when she first joined the adult handbell choir. Soon after, she began working with the music director and accompanied the 3 and 4 year old's choir. In the later 1990's she joined the Adult Chancel Choir. In 2010, she rejoined the Wesley Carillon adult handbell choir (after taking a short break), and was asked to take on the children's handbell choir (Praise Bells) as director. Donna currently plays in the adult handbell choir, sings in the adult chancel choir and directs the children’s handbell choir.
Donna is a 1980 graduate of Lebanon Valley College where she received a degree in Sociology. Since moving to Carroll County in 1987, she served 12 years in the Public School System as a substitute teacher and in 2001 became a full time instructional assistant; a position she currently holds. As a member of Westminster United Methodist Church since 1988, Donna has taught children's Sunday School, Adult Sunday School, served on church committees, and worked with Vacation Bible School.
Donna has been involved with the music program at WUMC since the early 1990's when she first joined the adult handbell choir. Soon after, she began working with the music director and accompanied the 3 and 4 year old's choir. In the later 1990's she joined the Adult Chancel Choir. In 2010, she rejoined the Wesley Carillon adult handbell choir (after taking a short break), and was asked to take on the children's handbell choir (Praise Bells) as director. Donna currently plays in the adult handbell choir, sings in the adult chancel choir and directs the children’s handbell choir.
DIRECTOR OF AMBASSADORS
YOUTH CHOIR, GR 1-2
CINDY POTEE
YOUTH CHOIR, GR 1-2
CINDY POTEE
Cindy Potee
Lifelong early childhood educator who loves singing and teaching children.
Lifelong early childhood educator who loves singing and teaching children.
DIRECTOR OF CHERUBS
YOUTH CHOIR, 3YR/4YR/KINDERGARTEN
CINDY POTEE
YOUTH CHOIR, 3YR/4YR/KINDERGARTEN
CINDY POTEE
Cindy Potee
Lifelong early childhood educator who loves singing and teaching children.
Lifelong early childhood educator who loves singing and teaching children.