Rachel Frederiksen is an in-demand bassoonist and educator who is based in Texas. As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, she performs across the United States and abroad. As a teacher and pedagogue, she has educated many bassoonists in university masterclasses, conferences, and lessons, and previously held positions at the University of Arkansas, University of Alabama, and the University of Texas at San Antonio as Lecturer of Bassoon. She currently teaches at the University of Incarnate Word, virtually at Southwest Baptist University, and enjoys freelance teaching, performing, and reed-making. Rachel is a founding member of Apothix Trio.