ABOUT RACHEL
Rachel grew up in New Jersey studying piano, orchestra, choir and musical theater. A graduate from the University of the Philippines College of Music, majoring in Music Composition, she has over 25 years of experience in the music industry. In addition to working various administrative and creative jobs in the entertainment industry, Rachel has composed for TV & film in the Philippines and in the US. As a performer, she specializes in pop/rock, jazz, r&b, and Latin music on keys & vocals. She is Founder, Co-Owner & Executive Director of Musicians Peer Support - a group of music industry creatives sharing resources, information & experiences to uplift and empower the indie artist community.
In 2010, Rachel, together with her husband EJ Delgado (Blue Man Group), formed the indie rock band, Earth Rising. All songs are composed, arranged, recorded and produced by both Rachel and EJ and features Rachel on vocals and wurlitzer, with EJ on guitar and bass. Their self-titled debut album includes original songs highlighted by several Blue Man Group drummers. The album is co-produced and mixed by Thaddeus Corea, and mastered by Grammy Award-winning master engineer Dave Cooley of Elysian Masters. Earth Rising's song "All At Once" is featured in the full-length feature film by Deborah Richards "Move Me No Mountain" available to watch for free on Tubi, which was filmed entirely in Las Vegas.
After serving as Music Director at local churches for over 15 years, Rachel is currently a licensed marriage officiant in the state of Nevada, serving as minister at wedding venues including the chapels at Caesars Palace Las Vegas and regularly performs for shows and venues including the wedding chapels at Mandalay Bay, Aria Resort, Bellagio, the Paris Hotel, Planet Hollywood, the Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas.
A published writer and author, Rachel’s work can be found in various publications worldwide, including Letters to My Younger Soul: Messages of Healing, Advice and Love from Amazing Women Around the World by Maureen Weekes (2021), Possibilities: Writings from the Dupage Writers Group, Volume 16 (2021), Grace Aspiration Perseverance Transformation: An Anthology of Poetry Compiled by Maureen Weekes, and her upcoming book, Hold the Light: Poems and Illustrations (2024).