Rachel Fox teaches the Young Musicians I and II classes, helping our youngest singers develop a strong foundation for continuing music education. Outside of Columbus Children’s Choir, Rachel teaches PreK-5 General Music at North Union Elementary in Richwood, Ohio.

In 2012, Rachel graduated from Capital University with a degree in Vocal Music Education and then again in 2017 with Masters in Music Education with Kodaly Emphasis. In addition to teaching, she sings with the Choral Union at Capital University. Rachel is so excited to be back at CCC with the Young Musicians! To learn about joining Rachel’s class or any other CCC choral offerings, visit this link to learn more!

Whew! Lets get to know Rachel a little better.

Q: What’s your favorite food?
A: Tacos!

Q: Favorite color?
A: Teal

Q: What’s your favorite holiday and why?
A: Thanksgiving – It is wonderful to spend uninterrupted time with family.

Q: What do you do when you’re not teaching our Young Musicians?
A: I love baking, hiking, and traveling to see my family and friends that live far away. I have several family members and close friends in the military so I’ve always got places to go!

Q: Do you have a favorite musical memory?
A: I have been so lucky to make lots of wonderful musical memories. Some of my favorite memories are times that I’ve traveled with different choirs to places that I would never would have gone by myself – South Africa, Europe and Carnegie Hall.

Q: Is there a little known fact about yourself you’d like to share? 
A: I really REALLY love Harry Potter and recently went to The Wizarding World in Orlando for spring break…it was a dream come true!

Do you or your singer have a special memory of working with Mrs. Fox you would like to share? Simply send why you love working with Mrs. Fox to kerry@columbuschildrenschoir.org and we will print out your message and share it on the bulletin board along with other warm words.

By Carmen Greiner