Julia Spretty is a woodwind specialist based in the Boston, MA, and Albany, NY areas, proficient in clarinet, bass clarinet, Eb clarinet, flute, piccolo, and alto saxophone. She began studying the clarinet at the age of nine, drawn to its expressive tone and dynamic range, and soon expanded her musical skills by teaching herself the flute two years later. Her passion for woodwinds continued to grow as she added alto saxophone and piccolo to her skillset.

Julia is a passionate performer who enjoys exploring a diverse range of musical styles, including Classical, Jazz, Pop, Musical Theatre, and works by artists such as The Beatles and Disney. 

Julia is a clarinet performance major studying at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where she works under the guidance of Jan Halloran, principal clarinet of the Boston Lyric Opera and Assistant Professor of Clarinet and Chamber Music. With over eleven years of experience on the clarinet, Julia has participated in numerous programs and festivals.

She was selected for the NYSSMA All-State ensembles for two consecutive years, performing with both the Symphonic Orchestra on B♭ clarinet and the Symphonic Band on E♭ clarinet. Julia also was a part of the Juilliard School Summer Winds Program as well as the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA). During her high school studies, Julia was mentored by music educator and performer Julie Taylor.

In addition to her work as a clarinetist and woodwind musician, Julia is an accomplished vocalist. She has performed with the NY-ACDA Honor Choir and appeared as a vocal jazz soloist at the NYSSMA Solo Festival throughout her high school years. A WMHT interview and performance featuring Julia are available on YouTube and wmht.org. Watch here