Rachael grew up in Orange in a musical family with a dad who played the drums in the Pipe Band, a mum who sang, and grandparents that both played the piano.

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Rachael’s love of music began with with piano lessons at 5 and, later, singing in the church choir with her gran every Sunday. This continued at James Sheahan High School, which at the time had a very well known performance choir under the guidance of Miss Julie Aysom, and a parish youth group which performed at church.

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When 14, Rachael began accompanying  a well respected singing teacher and she began teaching piano at 19.

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Rachael has also been active in the Orange Theatre Company for many years, both as a rehearsal accompanist, performing with the orchestra and on stage.  She was Musical Director for “Side by Side’ by Sondheim which won best musical at the CAT awards in Canberra. She also sings in the Cantar Ladies Community Choir.

 

Rachael has 3 gorgeous children and continues to teach piano.  She is also passionate about raising education and awareness for the brain disease known as Huntington’s.

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Rachael's love of the OMVC goes back many years and her idol was the fabulous Bev Glover, a previous accompanist for the choir.  She used to say, “when I grow up, I’m going to do that one day”.

Rachael knows she has big shoes to fill - “I hope I do you proud Bev!”