Julia believes performing new works is integral to the continuation of the performing arts. Much of her musical career has been spent working with and performing music by local composers. Julia seeks out opportunities to perform a variety of music to always work on expanding her musical horizons. 
Explore some of the projects Julia has been a part of: 

Three Fridas (2015)

Nina Shekhar, ​composer
Jakob Lenhardt, clarinet    Grace Kawamura, violin    Lian Ojakangas, violin    Abigail Choi, viola    Julia Knowles, cello

Seamstress - Interlude (2016)

Donia Jarrar, ​composer
To view & listen to the entire Seamstress project, click HERE.

Duet for Cello and Harpsichord (2016)

Timothy Peterson, ​composer
Julia Knowles, cello & Phoebe Wu, piano

Boža - La alegría (2013)

Annika Socolofsky, composer          Boža Song Cycle (complete recording)
Eric Schweizer, clarinet    Asaf Peres, electric guitar   Nicole Patrick, percussion    Melissa Coppola, accordion    Julia Knowles, cello 

(Schoenberg is) Alive and Well - The Heathen (2017)

Nathan Thatcher, ​composer
Micaëla Aldridge, mezzo-soprano    Reuben Kebede, violin    Julia Knowles, cello    Nathan Thatcher, harpsichord