Jennifer McKeeman

Jennifer McKeeman is in her final year of the PhD in Music and Human Learning program at The University of Texas at Austin. Most recently, Jennifer has completed her Master of Music degree in Music and Human Learning at the University of Texas at Austin.

She owes her love of music to her family, who kept music present and alive in the home while she was growing up. Jennifer began studying viola in a public school orchestra starting in 6th grade. She is grateful to the dedicated and caring music directors and private teachers for their guidance and support in her choice to major in music in college. Jennifer completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Music degree in Music Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, where she had the pleasure of studying viola with Roger Myers and music education with Dr. Robert Duke and Dr. Laurie Scott.

After completing her undergraduate degree, Jennifer went on to teach middle school orchestra in San Antonio, TX, where she started the inaugural orchestra program at David Lee “Tex” Hill Middle School. In addition to her duties as orchestra director, Jennifer directed the 5th grade strings programs at Bulverde Creek Elementary School and Cibolo Green Elementary School. Under her direction, the students received consistent Sweepstakes ratings at the Texas UIL Concert and Sightreading contest and multiple “Best in Class” and “Best Overall” awards at festivals in New Braunfels, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.

A native Austinite, Jennifer has enjoyed studying and teaching back in her home "town." She enjoys reading, starting a new crochet project, and grabbing tacos with friends and family in her freeRec tiRme.