Julia Sunay is a versatile and accomplished music director, pianist, vocal coach and educator based in New York City.  She has performed as a pianist and accompanist for over twenty five years, working alongside pit orchestras, bands, dancers, singers, choirs and instrumentalists.  Over the years, Julia developed a strong passion for musical theatre and chose to make it her career choice.  Training in all three disciplines of acting, dance and singing, she graduated from Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta in 2005 with a diploma in Musical Theatre performance.

 

Julia’s passion for the arts has taken her in many directions.  As a dedicated music educator, she has taught and mentored students at prestigious schools including the Royal Conservatory of Music, Sheridan College, The Musical Stage Company, Bravo Academy and the Rosedale School of the Performing Arts.  Julia has also been a valued faculty member at the National Music Camp of Canada, where she music directed numerous productions and inspired hundreds of young performers through her musical theatre instruction.  In addition to her teaching, she is a highly-sought after vocal coach and audition accompanist, known for her expertise and supportive approach. 

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In late 2015, Julia joined Celebrity Cruise Lines, where she performed as a Solo Piano Vocalist, touring all across South America, Antartica and Alaska.  In 2019, Julia joined Norwegian Cruise Lines for two years, where she served as Music Director for the hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys.  She then toured the U.S. as the associate Music Director for the first national tour of An Officer and a Gentleman (2021-2022).  Julia currently holds the position of associate Music Director and Conductor for the first national Broadway tour of Beetlejuice The Musical.

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Julia is a member of the American Federation of Musicians.

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