Tim Carpenter, Director of Music, earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Allegheny College in western Pennsylvania.  While at Allegheny he met his future wife, Carol, when both were involved in a student production of Henry Purcell’s opera, “Dido and Aeneas”.

After graduation, Tim took a part-time job as choir director at the local Presbyterian church.  While there, the pastor encouraged Tim to get his degree in church music from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ.  Tim graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Church Music degree.  Tim and Carol joined the staff of Yardley United Methodist Church as Choir and Youth Leaders.

Tim’s job at YUMC gradually became full time with responsibilities for adult and youth choirs, adult and youth bell choirs, a concert series, confirmation retreats, small group ministries, and a weekday after-school program.  This youth-focused role led to a desire to work with urban youth and take a sabbatical to earn his teaching certificate.  He earned a Master's in Education from Temple University, became certified in teaching mathematics and music.  He is now retired from teaching in the School District of Philadelphia, but he has kept his music skills in practice conducting Mostly Motets, an a cappella singing ensemble based in Yardley.  Please see the Music Ministry page for information on this congregation’s music program.