Juilliard School, Performing arts conservatory in Manhattan, United States.
The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory at Lincoln Center in Manhattan that teaches around 800 students in music, dance and drama. The building includes multiple practice rooms, concert halls and performance stages where students rehearse and refine their skills throughout the day.
The institution opened in 1905 as the Institute of Musical Art on Fifth Avenue and received a major donation from textile merchant Augustus Juilliard in 1920. The school later moved to its current home at Lincoln Center and expanded its programs to include dance and drama alongside classical music training.
The school hosts public performances almost daily in several halls where students play, dance or act in front of live audiences. Visitors walking around Lincoln Center can watch young artists at work and see them interpret classical pieces or new works with energy and dedication.
The admissions process is highly competitive and accepts only around six percent of applicants, requiring intensive preparation and strong talent. Visitors interested in attending a public performance should check the performance calendar in advance, as many evening events fill up weeks ahead.
In 2006, the school received a collection of original manuscripts by Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and other composers through a donation from Bruce Kovner. These documents are kept in the library on campus and give students direct access to historical scores as part of their training.
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