CHS Choral Department Staff Members
Jennifer Kubenka, COLLABORATIVE PIANIST

Jennifer Kubenka holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance, summa cum laude, from Houston Baptist University. While pursuing her Masters in Library Science at Texas Woman's University, she was an adjunct professor in Opera at University of North Texas.
Jennifer has been accompanying at local churches, middle schools, high schools, and universities for nearly 40 years. In addition to her duties at Centennial HS, Jennifer also regularly accompanies student solo and ensemble contest performances in Arlington, Grapevine-Colleyville, and HEB ISD. She also collaborates with several students at UTA and as well, with Colleen Mallette Hughes at TCU.
Jennifer is an alumnus of Sigma Alpha Iota, and when time permits, she participates in the Fort Worth SAI Alumni chapter events.
Jennifer has been accompanying at local churches, middle schools, high schools, and universities for nearly 40 years. In addition to her duties at Centennial HS, Jennifer also regularly accompanies student solo and ensemble contest performances in Arlington, Grapevine-Colleyville, and HEB ISD. She also collaborates with several students at UTA and as well, with Colleen Mallette Hughes at TCU.
Jennifer is an alumnus of Sigma Alpha Iota, and when time permits, she participates in the Fort Worth SAI Alumni chapter events.
Tamara Garrett, CMEP VOICE TEACHER

Tamara Garrett received her Master’s of Music Education from Southern Methodist University after completing her Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance from Hardin-Simmons University. After teaching choral music in the Texas public school system for eight years, she currently teaches privately in Burleson ISD and maintains an active voice studio from her home in Forth Worth.
As a classically trained soprano, musical theatre performer, music educator, and former 3-year member of the Texas All-State Choir, Tamara particularly enjoys helping students prepare for solo, choral, and musical theatre auditions of all kinds. She is well acquainted with the stage and the rigorous expectations set on young singers in their musical pursuits.
Under her coaching, students have gained admission to music programs and universities across the country, TMEA Region and All-State Choirs, and have won honors, including Most Outstanding Performer, at UIL State Solo & Ensemble. She is an active member of the Texas Music Educator’s Association and maintains teaching certification in K-12 Choral Music.
As a classically trained soprano, musical theatre performer, music educator, and former 3-year member of the Texas All-State Choir, Tamara particularly enjoys helping students prepare for solo, choral, and musical theatre auditions of all kinds. She is well acquainted with the stage and the rigorous expectations set on young singers in their musical pursuits.
Under her coaching, students have gained admission to music programs and universities across the country, TMEA Region and All-State Choirs, and have won honors, including Most Outstanding Performer, at UIL State Solo & Ensemble. She is an active member of the Texas Music Educator’s Association and maintains teaching certification in K-12 Choral Music.
Jonny Espinoza, CMEP VOICE TEACHER

Jonny Espinoza is a bass-baritone from Burleson, TX who is experienced in Jazz, Opera, and Musical Theater. He holds a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Music Performance degree from the University of Northern Colorado. While studying at the University of Northern Colorado, he was a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record for undergraduate voice majors and non-majors.
Jonny has performed in several operas during his time at university, mostly in comic roles, such as The Pirate King in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, Guglielmo in Mozart’s Così fan tutte, and most recently Bonafede in Haydn’s Il mondo della luna. During his time in San Antonio, Jonny performed as a chorus member with Opera San Antonio. In addition to these roles, Jonny was also a member of the Opera-on-the-run children’s opera program, performing small operas with local elementary schools.
Aside from performing, Jonny enjoys writing music and has begun to take an interest in opera and stage directing. In his free time, Jonny enjoys reading, cycling, hiking, and playing tabletop role-playing games. He is excited to be teaching voice at Centennial High School this year and looks forward to working with the wonderful students and his former choir director.
Jonny has performed in several operas during his time at university, mostly in comic roles, such as The Pirate King in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, Guglielmo in Mozart’s Così fan tutte, and most recently Bonafede in Haydn’s Il mondo della luna. During his time in San Antonio, Jonny performed as a chorus member with Opera San Antonio. In addition to these roles, Jonny was also a member of the Opera-on-the-run children’s opera program, performing small operas with local elementary schools.
Aside from performing, Jonny enjoys writing music and has begun to take an interest in opera and stage directing. In his free time, Jonny enjoys reading, cycling, hiking, and playing tabletop role-playing games. He is excited to be teaching voice at Centennial High School this year and looks forward to working with the wonderful students and his former choir director.