Rachel Juszczak is the second bassoonist with Boston Lyric Opera, New Bedford Symphony, and Cape Symphony. As an active freelancer, she has performed with the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Boston Ballet, Boston Philharmonic, Vermont Symphony, Opera Maine, and other ensembles in the New England area. In addition to orchestral work, Rachel has been a finalist in both the Arriaga (Stamford, CT) and Coleman (Pasadena, CA) Chamber Music Competitions. Rachel is the bassoon instructor at Longy School of Music, Concord Academy, Weston Public Schools, Natick Public Schools, and additionally maintains a private studio around the Greater Boston area. She holds a Master of Music degree and a Performance Diploma in bassoon performance from Boston University and earned her Bachelor of Music degree in bassoon performance from Butler University, Indianapolis. Her principal teachers include Richard Ranti, Suzanne Nelsen, and Dr. Doug Spaniol.