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Rachel Mazzucco serves as Lecturer of Harp and Music Theory at Texas Tech University's School of Music, where she has taught Music Theory and Aural Skills courses since 2011 and recently joined the performance faculty as Instructor of Harp. She concurrently holds Principal Harp positions with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra (since 2013), Amarillo Symphony Orchestra (since 2014), Ballet Lubbock, and Lubbock Chorale, maintaining an active performance career specializing in 20th-century repertoire.
Her academic background includes:
- B.M. in Music Performance and B.S. in Mathematics from Texas Christian University
- M.M. in Music Performance from Texas Tech University
- Currently ABD for PhD in Music Theory at Texas Tech University
Ms. Mazzucco's research centers on Musical Form and 20th century harp music, with specific focus on set theory applications and pattern completion in Paul Hindemith's compositions. Her scholarly work has been presented at conferences spanning local, regional, and international venues, contributing to evolving theoretical frameworks in contemporary music analysis.
Her professional recognition includes membership in prestigious academic honor societies:
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Kappa Lambda
As an educator, she provides articulate pedagogical guidance while nurturing students' individual musical development across theory and harp instruction. Her performance activities include regular solo and chamber engagements, frequent appearances in the Dallas area for major works like the Durufle Requiem, and dual expertise in harp performance and vocal arts stemming from her TCU voice studies.
