Rachel Mello is a Lompoc native who has been playing the piano since she was in third grade. She studied music education at California State University, Fullerton and graduated with a major in Liberal Studies and a minor in music. She recently retired after teaching elementary school in Lompoc for 26 years, during which time she did many musicals with her students, who ranged from kindergarten to fifth grade. She believes strongly in the importance of bringing art and music education back into the elementary schools.
Rachel has played for various musicals at PCPA and has played piano for the Lompoc High School musicals since 2003. In addition to the Master Chorale, she also plays for Citiview Community Church and substitutes for other local churches. Aside from playing the piano, she enjoys practicing the harp, spinning, weaving, and acting in community theaters in the area. She is proud to be a part of Lompoc Valley Master Chorale and hopes you enjoy the concerts very much!