Rachael began learning the cello at 6 years old under the guidance of James Bush. Now, in 2026, as a Year 9 student at Rangitoto College, she is continuing her musical journey and beginning lessons with James Yoo.
From 2023, Rachael played with the West City String Orchestra, which performs frequently in community events and concerts. In 2024 Rachael attended the NZCBA’s National Festival with cello and received a Gold Award for her performance of the first movement of Bach Cello Suite No.1. In 2025 she participated in the “The Monster in the Maze” opera as a cellist – working with NZ Opera and Auckland Philharmonia musicians to put on a stunning production. At the end of 2025, Rachael won the Top of Music award for Year 8 at Northcross Intermediate.
Outside of music, Rachael enjoys writing stories, reading books, and playing badminton.