Mrs. Kim Pietranczyk - FCJH Choir/General Music Phone 317-594-4390 Kimberly Pietranczyk, a native of Apollo Beach, FL, received her Master’s degree from Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music in Bloomington, IN where she also completed her Kodaly I and II training with Brent Gault. Mrs. Pietranczyk’s teaching career has included both classroom and choral music education in the Perry Township school system. In the Fall of 2022, she assumed the duties of Choral Director in the Music Department at Fall Creek Junior High where she also teaches General Music courses. She has performed the roles of Susanna in “Le Nozze di Figaro”, Noemie in “La Cendrillon”, Zerlina in “Don Giovanni”, First Spirit in “Die Zauberflute” and many more with The Florida State Opera. She is an active member of IMEA and she is the Children’s Choir Director at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in Carmel, IN.
Mr. Andrew Wirtz - FCJH/FCI Orchestra Phone 317-594-4390
Mr. Wirtz grew up in in Crown Point, Indiana where he started his musical training. He began playing the viola at the age of ten and later in high school would switch to the upright bass. Along with his involvement in orchestra he sang in the choirs, performed on stage in the theater productions and played baritone and trombone in the bands. Mr. Wirtz attended Ball State University and graduated in 2007 with a BS in Instrumental/General Music Education. He taught general music for oneyear in Crown Point followed by one year of teaching orchestra in Great Bend, Kansas, 8 years at Oak Hill Jr/Sr High. This is his 6th year at Fall Creek JH and FCI.
He currently resides in Fishers with his wife and two daughters. When he is not teaching or performing music Mr. Wirtz enjoys working in the yard, hiking, and woodworking.
Mr. Brandon Spidel - FCJH/FCI Band Phone 317-594-4390 ext. 6805
Originally from Kendallville, IN, Mr. Spidel graduated from East Noble High School. After high school, he attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. This is his 25th year of teaching and 17th year in the HSE District. Previous teaching experience include Clay City Jr./Sr. High School, Owen Valley High School in Spencer, IN, and Fishers Junior High. Mr. Spidel is also a member of the Tri States Judges Association, Drum Corps International, Indiana Bandmasters Association, TriState Circuit, the National Association for Music Education, Bands of America, and the Mid East Judges Association where he travels around the country adjudicating marching bands and winter guards.
Mr. Spidel also serves as the Music Department Chair.