Women of Strength - Rachel Flowers

Multi talented, multi instrumentalist and composer Rachel Flowers was born on December 21,1993.Arriving 15 weeks premature, she lost her eyesight as an infant due to Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).At the ripe old age of four Rachel became a student of the Southern California Conservatory of Music.

Rachel spent her school years playing flute in her middle school and high school bands, playing piano with the RPM jazz trio. She performed in a variety of music festivals and competitions. She brought home multiple ribbons, certificates,and awards as both a classical flutist and jazz pianist. Rachel ended her High School

career by receiving both the John Philip Sousa band award and the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis award for excellence in musicianship.

Rachel is the subject of an award winning feature documentary entitled "Hearing is Believing" Which showcases not only her immense musical talent but her irresistible strength of character.

Here is a link of Rachel performing Keith Emersons Trilogy ,a treat to watch her immense talent at work !! A true woman of strength !!