Here is a lovely new song composed by Rachel Bell. Karen Axelrod plays the piano on the video. Rachel shares, “A brand new tune, “Waltz for Claire.” A gift for our friend Claire Takemori to say thanks for the incredible work she’s doing right now to make gigs happen and to connect musicians, callers, and dancers during this time when we can’t gather. Claire, we are so grateful for your time, energy, creativity, and encouragement!”

Rachel Bell is an accordion player, tunesmith, and music teacher based in Brattleboro, VT. She is in demand throughout the United States and beyond for concerts, contra dances, English country dances, French dances, workshops, children’s classes, and school residencies. Rachel Bell grew up playing the piano and spent her college years studying music education and classical piano. As a college freshman, she surprised even herself when she picked up a piano accordion and “accidentally” fell in love with it.

She is involved with many accordion related projects: A vibrant and versatile collaboration with Karen Axelrod, exquisite violin and viola sounds from Eric Martin, a rich and energetic contra dance band called Seaglass, and a slew of French-focused music and dance adventures with Susan Kevra are just the tip of the iceberg.

A recent addition has been a joyful musical partnership with Becky Tracy, and other combinations often round out the mix. In addition to a busy performance schedule, Rachel also offers creative, hands-on music classes for children from birth through the teenage years.

For bookings and more information: rachel@rachelbellmusic.com
For info on children’s classes and school residencies: CrabAppleJamMusic@gmail.com