About Us

Ms. Laurie Brann

Teacher of  Instrumental Music Lessons

  • Wind & Percussion Ensemble Director  

  • Concert Band Co-Director

  • Concert Strings Co-Director

  • Prelude String Ensemble Director

lbrann@umtsd.org
Phone 215-325-1700 x 6088

Laurie's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Penn State University, a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Holy Family Education, an Instructional Technology Certificate from Chestnut Hill College, and a Music Technology Certification from the University of the Arts. In addition to teaching, Laurie has performed throughout Europe.

Ms. Erica Bruner

Teacher of  Instrumental Music Lessons

  • Encore Strings Director

  • Concert Strings Co-Director

  • Concert Band Co-Director

  • Symphonic Band Director

ebruner@umtsd.org
Phone 215-325-1700 x 6089

Erica is a proud Upper Moreland graduate and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA, and a Master of Education with distinction from Arcadia University in Glenside, PA. She is a member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the Pennsylvania Music Education Association (PMEA), and the National Flute Association (NFA). Previously, Erica taught instrumental, general, and vocal music at Milford Public School in Milford, NJ, and is proud to say she was nominated "Teacher of the Year" at Milford Public School in 2009. She has also taught at Frenchtown Elementary School in Frenchtown, NJ and Saucon Valley Elementary School in Hellertown, PA.

Mrs. Rachel Burzi (Fellmeth)

Teacher of General & Vocal Music

  • 5th Grade Chorus Director

  • 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade General Music

rburzi@umtsd.org
Phone 215-325-1700 x 6091

Rachel has been teaching for twenty years and is in her sixteenth year of teaching in the Upper Moreland Township School District.  She previously taught music in Neshaminy and Southeast Delco School Districts.  Rachel received her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from West Chester University and a Master of Education Degree in the field of Special Education from Holy Family University.  Rachel is currently doing post-graduate work in the field of Music Education at West Chester University.

Ms. Kayla Reiner

Teacher of General Music

  • Honors Choir Director

  • K, 1st, & 2nd Grade General Music

kreiner@umtsd.org
Phone 215-325-1700 x 4161