In the fall of 2024, Sarah McLean took over the role of Musical Director for the Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Music Education. Sarah has studied conducting with Graeme Langager, Hilary Apfelstadt, Caron Daley, and James Jordan. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master of Music in Choral Conducting where she studied with Stephen Layton, Graham Ross, Daniel Hyde, and Voces8.

Recently, Sarah revisited her roots as the Apprentice Conductor with the 2021 Alberta Youth Choir working with Michael Zaugg.