Biography

Juliette began her musical journey at home on the south side of Glasgow, where she started learning piano at the age of eight before later taking up the trumpet through her local council’s tuition scheme. During her school years, she performed in numerous youth ensembles, including the West of Scotland Schools Wind Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland — experiences she credits with igniting and sustaining her passion for music.

Juliette went on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland under the tutelage of Nigel Boddice MBE, Mark O’Keeffe, Peter Franks, John Gracie, and Sandy McGrattan. During her time at RCS, she was selected for both the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Royal Scottish National Orchestra professional apprenticeship schemes, and she also took part in the Red Note Ensemble Advanced Academy.

In 2020, Juliette graduated with a Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours. She was the proud recipient of the Robert McCreath Memorial Prize for her contributions to the brass department, as well as the Mary D. Adams Memorial Prize for Chamber Music.

Juliette remained in Glasgow after her studies and enjoyed a thriving freelance career in Scotland before taking the plunge and moving to London at the start of 2025 to pursue freelance opportunities there. Since then, she has forged her path in the freelance scene in London whilst continuing to work with orchestras around London as well as in Dublin, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. Read more about Juliette's freelance career here.

Juliette has already enjoyed considerable success in her freelance career and is filled with excitement and positivity for her future. She hopes her passion, work ethic and drive will propel her into even more opportunities to share the joy of music making with colleagues and audiences throughout the UK and beyond.