Rachel is a violist & violinist, a substitute teacher at Chicago Public Schools, and an arts administrator based in Chicago and New York. A devoted chamber musician, Rachel loves nothing more than performing alongside dear colleagues and exploring different approaches to repertoire ranging from the Renaissance period, to music composed this year! She thrives on the work of a detailed, intentional performance practice that gives special attention to amplifying the voice of a composer. She loves experimenting for the purpose of expression; for working down to the smallest questions of articulations, rhythms, and pitch in order to tell a story, portray a character, create a vibe, or craft a texture clearly. If she’s not practicing in a high school classroom deep in the heart of Chicago or in rehearsal somewhere in the world, you’ll find Rachel out enjoying nature and marathon-training, writing poetry, being #1 fan at her colleagues’ concerts, and talking long with friends about the intricacies of life into the wee hours of the morning (probably over a beer or two).