Praised for her glorious sound, agile technique, and compelling stage presence, Dr. Rachelle Crowell celebrates a zealous musical career. She has received international acclaim for two consecutive years as a quarterfinalist in the National Flute Association's Young Artist Competition. She has performed in Carnegie Hall and has won first prize in the T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition, the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition, and the Colorado Flute Association's Collegiate Competition. She has performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Bach Ensemble, Arapahoe Philharmonic, and multiple others across the Front Range.

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       Dr. Crowell received her Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Colorado Boulder where she served as a graduate teaching assistant. A passionate music educator, she maintains a thriving private studio and enjoys teaching students of all ages, musical backgrounds, and experience levels. As a performer, Dr. Crowell is especially passionate about the discovery and promotion of  lesser-known works by female composers. In 2023, she presented a recital of works by underrepresented female composers at the National Flute Association Convention. Prior to her doctoral studies, she taught instrumental music for three years in the Adams 12 school district. 

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     Dr. Crowell is proud to be a two time alumna of the University of Colorado Boulder. She also completed her undergraduate studies at CU's College of Music and graduated with highest honors in both a Bachelor of Flute Performance and Bachelor of Music Education. 

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