From Scarsdale, New York. Graduated from University of Pennsylvania and earned an M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine. Currently works in Radiation Oncology. A founding member of the New Phil, Julia was previously in the Newton Symphony since 1988. Julia is an active member of the Mercury Orchestra in the summer. Has a musical family with timpanist husband Eric and daughters who both study music. One daughter is also a serious ballet student. In Julia’s free time she enjoys playing chamber music or learning ballets!