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 a multitude of festivals like Bowdoin International Music Festival, Lakes Area Music Festival, Meadowmount School of Music and Northern Lights Chamber Music Institute. Currently, Rachel performs in orchestras throughout the Midwest and teaches at the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music.
