William (Will) McLean is a music educator-conductor who currently serves as Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Choral Activities at Baylor University, where he conducts the Concert Choir, Bella Voce, and teaches courses in conducting and choral literature. Before Baylor, McLean recently served as the Associate Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Chorus and served on the faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he conducted the A Cappella Choir. During his doctoral work at the University of North Texas (UNT), McLean taught undergraduate conducting and conducted the UNT Chorale. Before pursuing graduate studies, he taught public high school. Choirs, under his direction, have performed at the National ACDA Convention, College Band Directors National Association National Conference, state music education conferences, and toured nationally. McLean has presented sessions at national, regional, and state ACDA, NAfME conferences, and the International Symposium for Research in Choral Singing. His research on repertoire trends was featured in the Choral Journal in the May 2023 issue. An advocate for new music, he regularly collaborates with composers to commission new choral works. He holds a DMA from the University of North Texas, a master’s degree in conducting from Baylor University, and a bachelor’s degree in music education from St. Olaf College. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with his wife, Jenna, and their dog Hildy.
Dr. Will McLean
