Emilie Bertram

Emilie Bertram is a clarinetist, music educator, condutor, and music researcher currently based in Madison, WI. Her teaching philosophy is centered on equitable and community driven music making.

Bertram received her B.M. at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities in Instrumental Music Education in 2018. While in Minnesota, she served as the Elementary Band Teacher in St. Louis Public Schools in St. Louis Park, MN and Music Coordinator for the East Ridge High School Marching Band in Woodbury, MN. Bertram received her M.M. at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Wind Conducting in 2025. Her M.M. project was on Julia Perry’s Symphonic Band Symphony (1966-67). In this project, she completed a full analysis, performance edition, and reading recording of the piece with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Wind Ensemble.

Bertram is currently continuing her studies in a M.A in Musicology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and pursuing guest conducting opportunities. Bertram’s research is focused on Julia Perry’s Symphonic Band Symphony, historical activities of women’s bands in the early 1900’s, and historical compositions for winds by women.

Outside of music, Bertram enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, video games, board games, and needle arts.