The Juilliard School

The Juilliard School, located in Manhattan's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, is a private conservatory established in 1905 that focuses exclusively on the education of performers in dance, drama, and music. The urban campus consists of a main building designed by Pietro Belluschi, featuring specialized performance venues, practice rooms, and state-of-the-art studios. Juilliard maintains highly selective admission standards, requiring rigorous auditions in addition to academic credentials, and is recognized internationally for its programs in classical music, particularly orchestral instruments, piano, and voice. The school provides student housing in its 16-story residence hall adjacent to the main campus building, accommodating the majority of its undergraduate population. Training at Juilliard emphasizes practical performance experience, with students regularly performing in more than 700 annual events across its theaters and concert halls.