is a composer who explores the subconscious through surrealist storytelling. She is interested in intersecting systems of power and how that affects human connection.
Her music is emotionally gripping, thought-provoking, and vulnerable. She loves working on projects that examine the systems we are a part of and dig into the complexity of our relationships and inner lives.
Julia has collaborated with various choreographers and dancers from USC’s Kaufman School of Dance. She recently attended the Blackbird Creative Lab, hosted by Eighth Blackbird, where she wrote a theatrical work for the group Sputter Box.
Julia is a Composer Teaching Artist Fellow for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), and has worked at the Aspen Music Festival as Orchestra Manager of the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble (ACE) for the past two summers. She recently graduated from her Masters in Music Composition at the University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music , under the instruction of Ted Hearne, Andrew Norman, and Donald Crockett.
Julia is also a violist and often premieres new works throughout Los Angeles. Prior to her musical journey, Julia earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Tufts University in music and premedical studies.
