About
Rachel Riddle is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Piano at Taylor University’s Music, Theatre & Dance Department, where she teaches applied piano lessons since Spring 2023. She also instructs music theory and aural skills courses at Ball State University while pursuing an Artist Diploma in Piano Performance there.
Education
- Doctor of Arts (DA), Piano Performance, Ball State University
- Master of Music (MM), Piano Performance, Ball State University
- Bachelor of Music (BM), Piano Performance and Music Education, Central Washington University
Her research and professional focus includes piano performance, music education, and composition, particularly centered on historical figures like Marion Bauer. She integrates performance pedagogy and aural skills training into her academic work.
Scientific Awards
- 2015: Summer Creative Research Fellowship (Ball State University) for research on Marion Bauer
Rachel has adjudicated music festivals and performed internationally, including at the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Germany (2017). Her career spans collegiate teaching, K–12 choir/orchestra instruction, and collaborative roles in music education.
