About
Rachel Niketopoulos is an Instructor of Music at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, holding this position since 2019. Previously, she served as a part-time Lecturer in Music from 2008 to 2019. She holds a Master of Music (M.Mus.) from the University of Missouri (1995) and a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) from the University of Iowa (1993).
Her teaching focuses on French Horn instruction and Chamber Music, with courses such as MUSIC 106-2, MUSIC 206-2, and MUSIC 211-2 offered across multiple semesters from 2022 to 2025. Her expertise spans instrumental pedagogy, performance techniques, and ensemble dynamics.
Rachel has no listed scientific awards, grants, or academic advising roles. No research labs or teams are explicitly mentioned in her profile. Her career at Duke reflects a steady progression from part-time to full-time instructional roles in music education.
