Rachel Bottner

Cello, Curriculum Coordinator

Cellist Rachel Bottner is a Midwest native originally hailing from La Crosse, Wisconsin. After leaving Wisconsin, Rachel pursued her musical studies at Interlochen Arts Academy, Eastman School of Music and University of Wisconsin, Madison where she studied with Crispin Campbell, Steven Doane and Uri Vardi, respectively. During that time Rachel also participated in masterclasses for highly respected cellists such as Peter Wiley, Mark Kosower, Timothy Eddy and Amir Eldan. Rachel has spent her summers at festivals such as Bowdoin International Music Festival, Lakes Area Music Festival, Meadowmount School of Music and Northern Lights Chamber Music Institute. Currently, Rachel performs as the principal cellist of the Rochester Symphony Orchestra as well as the Mankato Symphony Orchestra as associate principal.