Rachael Kresha

Rachael Kresha is a Senior Lecturer in the Music Department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She serves as the organist at The Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, Wisconsin, and maintains an active role as a recitalist, collaborative artist, and private studio teacher in the Twin Ports area. Her professional engagements include performances with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra.

Education:

• Associate in Arts from Cottey College
• Bachelor’s in Organ Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Superior
• Master’s in Organ Performance from Emory University

Rachael’s work focuses on organ performance and pedagogy, with international performance experience as a soloist. She has also received a grant to study at the McGill Organ Summer Academy in Montreal, further enriching her expertise in this field.

Advising & Grants:

• Recipient of a grant for advanced study at the McGill Organ Summer Academy
• Private studio teaching and collaborative performance initiatives

Her contributions extend beyond academia to community engagement through her roles in local and international musical ensembles.