Julia Jacobsen

07/30/2025

More photos from Next Fest 2025 back in June! What a privilege it was to perform in Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Music Center alongside these incredible colleagues, conductor and composer Peter Askim, and the Kronos Quartet, as well as at Gibney Dance with our fellow dancers and composers. 🗽🎻

07/17/2025

I had such a fun time serving as a Resident Assistant for these 30 amazing young musicians at the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute!

This was my first time working in a mentorship/supervisory role, and I learned so much about engaging, supporting, and nurturing today’s youth as they pursue careers in music. I also worked with an incredible team including fellow RAs Nailah, Clint, and Addison (pictured here), as well as Stephanie Baker, Emily Heckel (), and Jeffrey Broms (.broms). It was so special to come back to work at this program that I had attended as a student twice before and absolutely loved. 🫶

I can’t wait to see what my staff and student colleagues go on to do in the future! I hope I get a chance to work/play with all of them again. 🎶

07/13/2025

The viola journey continues! In addition to being a Resident Assistant at , I filled in as a violist in one of the chamber groups which decided to play Kodály’s Serenade for two violins and viola. I had a great time learning this piece alongside Karolina and Nikhil, and I very much appreciate Michelle Kim, a violinist from the Washington National Opera, for coaching us on it! 🎻

06/25/2025

Wow, what an amazing time learning and performing new music at in Chatham and NYC with these dedicated new colleagues and the incredible ! I was thrilled to be there with fellow South Carolinians ._________________ and , and we even played ’s A Sanguine Clockwork string trio for the composer himself in a house concert. 🤩 Thank you to for bringing me to Next Fest and allowing me to learn so much about new music!

07/22/2024

For one week at the end of June, I got to attend the Decoda Chamber Music Festival for a second time. I played some great music by Kodaly with ._________________, Clara Schumann with and Ryan Jia, and with several other DCMF artists. Thanks to , , , , and for the coaching and guidance in learning this music and community engagement. It was lovely spending a week in the mountains and connecting with some wonderful musicians. 🌳🎶

05/02/2024

Heard that this concerto was found a couple of years ago. Can't wait to actually hear it one day soon!

VC Artist Nikita Boriso-Glebsky will perform the concerto, which until recently was held in a library at The Juilliard School.

04/25/2024

Are you interested in a career in arts admin and looking for help with the job application process? Join us for this virtual workshop hosted by the League of American Orchestras this coming Tuesday! I’m excited to co-lead this workshop as a Student Leadership Council Member alongside my colleagues Max and Sonja.

In this workshop, we will explore the art of resume writing and interviewing for arts administration careers to equip you with the essential tools and strategies necessary in today’s competitive job market. Topics include resume formatting and development, research of organizations and values, interview questions and preparation, and ways to set yourself apart from the pack.

Just tap the link in my bio to join the League as a student to participate in this workshop! I can’t wait to see you there. 🫶

03/30/2024

Loved reading this article from The Strad about geared pegs! I currently have Pegheds made by Chuck Herin (who happens to be based just outside of Columbia, SC) installed on my violin, and it has made a huge positive difference in my ability to tune. Check out the article and Pegheds! https://www.pegheds.com/

Geared pegs have their advocates and detractors but, as Tom Stewart finds out, the innovation has benefits for a broad range of players, from young students to seasoned professionals

03/15/2024

My senior recital is tomorrow! Come out to the USC School of Music Recital Hall or livestream link to hear Ysaÿe’s third solo violin sonata and the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto 🎻
https://www.youtube.com/live/OhOW3M0tK14?si=vE12cN4iDWNBk3-8

📸 AP Gouge Photography

03/21/2023

I had such a fun solo recital this past Saturday with some of my most favorite people on stage with me! Thank you so much to Ellis, Helen, Gabe, Aidan, and Jie for making my junior recital a great one. 🥰

On this recital, I played Jessie Montgomery’s Rhapsody No. 1, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and the middle two movements of Schubert’s Cello Quintet.

If you would like to hear the full Schubert Quintet, come out to our recital on April 1st at 6 p.m. in the USC School of Music Recital Hall. 🎶

09/25/2022

Thank you CMTA for having me speak at your chapter meeting!

06/17/2022

After almost a year of not posting on YouTube, I finally have a new video up! Please go give it some love. Much more content to come in the near future!
https://youtu.be/qw9Q-y9P-fA