Pianist Rachel AuBuchon has the heart of a collaborator. Whether assisting choirs in her youth, playing numerous recitals of chamber music, being part of creative opera production, elevating new composers’ voices in performance, or simply spending hours in rehearsal, her passion for creating with others abides.

Rachel’s recent engagements include a series of virtual recitals with Lauren Auge, soprano, a production of Il Trovatore with KC Festival Opera, and Landlocked Opera’s production of The Magic Flute. Her love of vocal literature led her to participate in the CoOPERAtive program and serve as a staff accompanist for the national NATS conference for multiple years. She also participated in the inaugural year for collaborative pianists at the NATS intern program under the mentorship of Warren Jones. Other notable performances include the North American Saxophone Conference with Trio Chymera, and the World Saxophone Congress with Leo Saguiguit. An avid supporter of new music, Dr. AuBuchon participated in the International Composers Festival in Columbia, Missouri, served as a rehearsal pianist for the first UMKC Sounding Board event, and brought to life performances of students’ opera works at UNCG’s Opera at the Carolina.

Rachel served on the faculty of Stephens College, Truman State University, and UMKC, and now makes a return to the University of Missouri at Columbia. She holds degrees from Truman State University, University of Missouri at Columbia, and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her journey in learning and musical artistry includes study with David McKamie, Janice Wenger, Natalia Bolshakova, Paul Crabb, James Douglass, and countless talented musicians with whom she has had the privilege to collaborate.