Rachel Mello is a Lompoc native who has been playing the piano since the third grade. She studied music education at California State University, Fullerton, graduating with a major in Liberal Studies and a minor in music. Rachel recently retired after a dedicated 26-year carrer teaching elementary school in Lompoc. During her tenure, she directed numerous musical productions with students raning from kindergarten to fifth grade. She believes strongly in the importance of bringing art and music education back into the elementary schools.
Beyond her work with the Master Chorale, Rachel also plays for Cityview Community Church and accompanies other local congregations. When she is not at the piano, she enjoys practicing the harp, spinning, weaving, and riding her e-bike. She is also active in community theater. Theater-goers may recognize her from Santa Maria Civic Theater's recent production of The Savannah Sipping Society and Lompoc Civic Theaters' The Revolutionists. She would like to dedicate this performance to Craig and Riley, who help keep her young. Rachel is proud to be a part of Lompoc Valley Master Chorale and hopes you enjoy the concerts very much!
