Rachelle Jenkins

Rachelle Jenkins is a sought-after horn player, writer, and teacher originally from Fort Myers, Florida.

Since September 2023, she has been a member of The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass in Washington, D.C.

Prior to joining the Air Force, Rachelle was acting third/utility horn with the Montreal Symphony. An active performer, she has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, Iceland Symphony, Hawaii Symphony, The Florida Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, and Naples Philharmonic, among others.

Rachelle is the author of Audition Playbook, a two-part guide and workbook for optimal planning and preparation of orchestral auditions, and the creator of auditionplaybook.com, a growing resource of articles, interviews, and tools for musicians.

Rachelle maintains an active teaching studio and coaches preparation, practice, and performance skills to performers of all backgrounds. She has led masterclasses in audition preparation and entrepreneurial skills for musicians at universities and workshops across North America and teaches All-State audition skills to high school students of all instruments.

She studied at The Colburn School, McGill University's Schulich School of Music, and the University of Central Florida. She has been a fellow of both the Tanglewood Music Center and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Her primary teachers include Andrew Bain, John Zirbel, Johnny Pherigo, and Dr. Don Greene.

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