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Quick Take
Juilliard in New York City is the world's most prestigious performing arts school, offering elite training in classical music, jazz, and opera with incomparable faculty, NYC performance access, and intense competition. Admission is extraordinarily selective, and students who gain entry enter a professional-level environment at Lincoln Center, training alongside future principal players, soloists, and international competition winners.
Juilliard at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Juilliard School |
| Setting | private |
| Program Size | small |
| Genres / Styles | classical, contemporary, jazz, opera |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, jazz, opera, performance |
| Musical Selectivity | elite |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | selective |
| Average GPA | |
| Application Deadline | Dec 1 (most programs) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | highly competitive |
| Audition Window | Feb–Mar |
| Prescreening | is required |
| Location | |
| City / State | New York, New York |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Juilliard website
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Program Overview
The music program at Juilliard is small in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Juilliard supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, contemporary, jazz, opera. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Juilliard website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Juilliard can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Juilliard website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Juilliard
Students at Juilliard can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, jazz, opera, performance. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Juilliard website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Juilliard is elite. Academically, it is selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of . (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Juilliard is Dec 1 (most programs) of each year.
Visit the Juilliard website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Juilliard, and the school's auditions are considered to be highly competitive. The audition window is Feb–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is required.
Visit the Juilliard website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Juilliard occupies Lincoln Center on Manhattan's Upper West Side, at the epicenter of the world's greatest concentration of classical music, opera, dance, and performing arts institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Juilliard hard to get into?
Admission to Juilliard is considered elite for music and selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Juilliard?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Juilliard.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Juilliard?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Juilliard?
Admitted students at Juilliard have an average GPA of . Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Juilliard?
The application deadline for Juilliard is Dec 1 (most programs), with live auditions typically held Feb–Mar. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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