#36 “The” Mrs. Allen!

Video Interview below

Rachel Allen is a dedicated musician and educator residing in Charles Town, West Virginia. 

Since 2008, she has passionately served as the band director at

Charles Town Middle School, shaping the musical talents of countless students. Graduating with a degree in music education from Shepherd University in 2005,

Rachel continued her academic pursuits, earning a master’s degree in music education from the same institution in 2010. While at Shepherd University she

studied trumpet under Wayne Cameron and conducting under D. Mark McCoy, who still serves as a mentor and supporter.

Rachel’s commitment to the advancement of music education extends beyond the classroom as she has held various leadership roles, including serving as the

Region 9 Bandmasters president for the past four years and secretary for six years prior. Currently, Rachel is an active member of the Phi Beta Mu (Tau Chapter)

International Band Director Fraternity, where she currently serves as secretary.

During the pandemic, Rachel joined TikTok and began posting band and music content to lift her spirits during the trying time. Since then, her social media platform has grown to over 330k followers and over 200K subscribers on YouTube.

She loves teaching band and jazz band daily at her school. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, painting, playing board games, gardening, puzzles, and sewing.