Jenna Hernandez McLean

Jenna Hernandez McLean is a music educator, conductor, and Mezzo-Soprano based in Waco, Texas. Jenna has taught public high school and community choirs in Texas and Oregon and served as a Teaching Artist with the VOCES8 Foundation across the United States. While teaching in Salem, her advanced treble chorus was invited to perform at the Northwest NAfME convention in 2019.  Currently, Jenna serves as co-director of the Youth Chorus of Central Texas and Interim Instructor in Music (Choral) at McLennan Community College.

In addition to her work as an educator and conductor, she also maintains an active schedule of ensemble singing with groups around the United States such as GRAMMY®-winning The Crossing, The Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Ensemble Altera, Orpheus Chamber Singers, Verdigris Ensemble, Incarnatus, and The Highland Park Chorale. Previously, Jenna was a member of the VOCES8 US Scholars program. While residing in Oregon, Jenna recorded Cycles of Eternity: Works for Female Voices with In Mulieribus, a professional chamber ensemble devoted to exploring repertoire for treble voices from Renaissance to new compositions.

Jenna completed her undergraduate studies in choral music education (BME'17) and her graduate studies in conducting with a choral emphasis (MM'21) at Baylor University. She enjoys spending her free time finding new adventures and laughs with her husband, Will, and beloved dog, Hildegard.

Office: BPAC 100 * Phone: (254) 299-8275 * Email: jmclean@mclennan.edu