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Rachel Caswell serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Music specializing in Jazz Studies: Voice at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where she teaches Jazz Theory, Jazz Improvisation, and Jazz History while maintaining an active studio for jazz voice majors, instrumental majors, choral education students, and electives.
Her educational credentials include:
- M.M. in Jazz Voice from New England Conservatory (1998)
- B.M. in Jazz Studies from Indiana University (1995)
- B.M. in Cello Performance from Indiana University (1995)
Caswell's research and artistic practice centers on vocal jazz innovation, particularly through improvisational techniques and contemporary reinterpretation of popular song. Her pedagogical approach integrates performance practice with academic instruction, extending to master classes and clinics at institutions nationwide where she emphasizes collaborative musicianship and technical vocal development within jazz contexts.
Her creative output spans 15 years of recordings showcasing evolution from traditional jazz ballads to modern ensemble compositions. The works consistently highlight vocal improvisation mastery, small-group interplay, and reinterpretation of jazz standards through contemporary lenses, featuring collaborations with prominent musicians like Dave Stryker and Fred Hersch.
No formal scientific awards are documented in the source material.
Caswell mentors diverse student populations through studio instruction and festival engagements, serving as clinician and judge at major jazz festivals while developing curricula that bridge historical jazz traditions with current performance practices.
As co-leader of the Caswell Sisters Jazz Quintet, she maintains an active performance schedule across academic venues, festivals, and professional stages nationwide, demonstrating the integration of scholarly work with professional artistry.
