More than Meets the Ear: How Symphony Musicians Made Labor History
Julie Ayer is assistant principal second violinist with the Minnesota Orchestra. She is a founding member of the Hill House Chamber Players, based in St. Paul, now in its 20th season. Ayer exchanged with the principal second violinist of the Sydney Symphony for several months in 1999. She has organized numerous benefit concerts throughout the Twin Cities, most notably Symphony for Survival in 1985. She was active in Minnesota Orchestra "Adopt-A-School" program for many years. She performed with the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, featured as Minnesota Orchestra soloist, in Sommerfest chamber concerts, and is a former ICSOM representative.