Jenna’s love for music began when she was young. As a kid, she sang in as many choirs as she could find and spent hours experimenting with composition software, learning about music, and following her curiosity wherever it led. That curiosity never really went away, and today she feels fortunate to be able to engage with music so frequently through both performing and teaching.

Jenna is a singer first and foremost, and vocal music remains at the center of her musical life. When it comes to performing, choosing a favorite piece is nearly impossible. She especially enjoys singing works by contemporary classical composers such as Libby Larsen and Nico Muhly, while also having a love for musical theater and the works of Stephen Sondheim.

For Jenna, though, being a musician is about much more than performing. One of the things she values most about music is how much it can teach us about people and the world around us. Music often overlaps with history, literature, culture, language, and many other areas of study, constantly introducing musicians to new ideas and perspectives.

That same appreciation for music’s ability to connect people plays an important role in Jenna’s teaching.