Rachel LaPorte

Rachel began piano at Age 3 with Dr. Sally Sloane in Oak Park and studied violin with Matt Mantell in Orland Park. She attended Carl Sandburg High School and participated in the Elgin Youth Symphony and Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. 

Rachel received her Bachelor of Arts in Violin Performance and Music Education from the DePaul University School of Music. During her time at DePaul, she performed with the DePaul Symphony and Civic Orchestra of Chicago. She worked at Winnetka Bible Church from 2007-2012 as a staff musician.

Rachel has been a professional musician and private educator for over 25 years. She has performed thousands of events and church services, along with accompaniment for school choirs in the city and suburbs. She has been the staff violinist at St Damian parish since 2008.

She previously taught General Music in Schaumburg’s District 54 for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, along with after school orchestra. She has worked with the Preparatory Strings for the Chicago Youth Symphony.