Schenectady, NY
As a clarinetist with the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO), Julia has participated in numerous performances, including the CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas—a holiday fundraiser supporting efforts to combat childhood cancer and blood disorders at Albany Med. Over her five years with ESYO during high school, Julia served as principal clarinet for three years in the Symphony Orchestra. A significant milestone in her career was her Carnegie Hall debut, performing with ESYO in June 2023.
Boston, MA
In October 2025, Julia was an instrumentalist in the pit orchestra for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella with the Boston Conservatory, playing clarinet, Eb clarinet, and bass clarinet. The orchestra was featured as a part of the set on stage! There were four performances of this show at Mainstage Theatre at the Boston Conservatory in Boston, MA.
Reed Section!
Reed 1 - Teo Mondiru. Reed 2 - Isabella Guevarra. Reed 3 - Julia Spretty. Reed 4 - Matthew Gaudio.
In April 2025, Julia Spretty performed as a clarinetist and bass clarinetist in the pit orchestra for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 with the Boston Conservatory. She played in six performances held at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston, MA.
Jesus Christ Superstar - clarinet
Boston, MA
In September 2024, Julia Spretty served as a clarinetist in the pit orchestra for Jesus Christ Superstar with the Boston Conservatory. Uniquely, the pit orchestra was positioned on stage for this production. Julia performed in five shows at the Mainstage Theatre at Boston Conservatory in Boston, MA.
Jordan Hall at NEC with the Boston Conservatory Wind Ensemble
Eb contralto clarinet & flute
Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory - Boston, MA
In November 2024, Julia Spretty performed on both contralto clarinet and flute within the same program—an uncommon combination for a single player. Embracing the challenge, Julia found the experience invaluable in strengthening her versatility and musicianship as a woodwind doubler. The program featured Michael Colgrass’s Winds of Nagual, in which she performed on the contralto clarinet.
Sander's Theatre with the Boston Conservatory Orchestra
2nd flute
Harvard University - Cambridge, MA
In February 2025, Julia made her orchestral debut as a flutist in a performance at Harvard University. She earned her casting in the Boston Conservatory Orchestra after successfully completing a placement audition on both flute and clarinet at the beginning of the academic year. A highlight of this concert was the orchestra’s performance of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture, marking an exciting milestone in Julia’s growing orchestral experience.
Waterford-Halfmoon HS- Waterford, NY
In March 2022, as a Junior in high school, Julia played alongside three professional musicians in the Waterford-Halfmoon Drama Club production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Musical Artist at AANS Convention - clarinet, flute
Boston, MA
Julia performed as a featured musical artist at the AANS Scientific Annual Meeting, providing four hours of live music to welcome guests as they arrived. Her versatile repertoire spans a wide range of genres—including The Beatles, Disney, Jazz, and Pop—demonstrating her flexibility and ability to connect with diverse audiences through music.