Mezzo-Soprano

Biography

Rachel Loerts is a mezzo-soprano known for her powerful voice. She has performed as a solo vocalist in solo recitals and with small ensembles, and has sung with various choirs and opera choruses. A lover of collaboration, she has performed in many genres including art song, opera, pop, and jazz.

In addition to performing, Rachel enjoys teaching voice, piano, guitar and ukulele. She is a songwriter and arranger and enjoys helping her students write songs. Rachel's interests include being active, reading, and her cat.

From Wyoming Ontario, Rachel received her Bachelor of Music [Honours] Degree from the University of Windsor. Currently, she resides in London Ontario and is pursuing her Artist Diploma in Voice at the University of Western Ontario's Don Wright Faculty of Music under the tutlege of Rachel Mallon.

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Experience

SOLO RECITALS

Arias, Art Songs, Mélodies, and Jazz, solo recital, accompanied by Dominic Florence, Chalmers Presbyterian Church
Canadian Federation of University Women Tea, solo recital, accompanied by Anna Zaidman, St. Michael’s and All Angels Church

OPERA

Candide Suite with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, chorus member
Carmen in Concert with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, chorus member
Suor Angelica with University of Windsor’s Chamber Choir, Suor Dolcina and chorus, Walkerville Collegiate

CHORAL

London Pro Musica, alto
Windsor Classic Chorale, alto
University of Windsor’s Chamber Choir, alto
University of Windsor’s University Singers, alto

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES

Rachel and Rob Duet, small ensemble, Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association’s Afternoons in the Alley
Canadian Federation of University Women Christmas Dinner, jazz quartet, Caboto Club
The Tenors, chorus member, The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Jeans n’ Classics: Music of Queen with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, chorus member
Peony Blossoms and Pure Melodies Concert, solos, University of Michigan

SPECIAL SKILLS

Graphic Design
Swimming
Yoga
Marketing
Public Speaking
Piano
Guitar
Ukulele

EDUCATION

University of Windsor, Bachelor of Music Honours with a minor in Modern Languages- Italian

CERTIFICATES

Grade 10 Royal Conservatory of Music Voice Exam
University of Moncton , Explore French Immersion Program, Level 2

AWARDS

2017 Board of Governors Medal in Music, for highest academic standing, University of Windsor
Outstanding Scholars in Music Fall, University of Windsor
Dean's Honour Roll 2012 - 2017, University of Windsor

TRAINING

Private voice studey with Frances Reimer, present
Private voice study with Rachel Mallon
Private voice study with Lesley Andrew
Private voice study with Liyan Sun
Private voice study with Bettina Hart

TEACHING

School of Music Arts London, voice, piano, and ukulele instructor, present
Rachel Loerts Music, voice, piano, and ukulele instructor, administrator, present
Long & McQuade, voice and piano instructor
Montessori Mozarts, voice, piano, and guitar instructor

VOLUNTEERING

Vanguard: Windsor-Essex Youth Arts Collective, secretary
Connecting4Success - University of Windsor Student Success Centre, peer mentor
Capitol Theatre Windsor, usher and bartender
Vanguard: Windsor-Essex Youth Arts Collective, member