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Pre-College
Pre-College offers a comprehensive conservatory-style music program for advanced students of elementary through high-school age from countries around the world who exhibit the talent, potential, and ambition to pursue serious music study at the college level. The program is held on Saturdays from September through May at Juilliard's New York campus. Students work with world-class faculty to hone technical proficiency while fostering creativity and curiosity. Faculty members are distinguished artist-teachers, many of whom are on the Juilliard college faculty as well. Full- and partial-tuition scholarships are available for eligible students.
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Music Advancement Program
MAP is a tuition-free Saturday program that creates pathways and increases access to classical music education for intermediate to advanced young musicians from New York City’s five boroughs and the tristate area. MAP provides students with the skills, resources, and support to shape their unique artistic journey through high-quality musical training, fun, and the celebration of all identities. Through a rigorous curriculum, performance opportunities, and guidance from an accomplished faculty, MAP students develop the tools to fulfill their potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. MAP is led by Artistic Director Anthony McGill and is generously supported through an endowed gift in memory of Carl K. Heyman.
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Preparatory Division Commissioning
The Preparatory Division’s commissioning of new classical music compositions both enriches the classical music repertoire and forges a path toward a more inclusive and pedagogically valuable repertoire for young musicians. More than 50 works have been commissioned and premiered in recent years, and the work will continue with approximately 10 new commissions annually.
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Attend a Performance
Preparatory Division students and faculty perform dozens of concerts and recitals from September through May. Most are free and open to the public; many are also livestreamed! Explore the upcoming calendar and attend an event.
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Latest News
Read articles about the Preparatory Division, including news, student reflections, faculty profiles, and more.
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Juilliard LIVE
Watch a curated selection of Preparatory Division performances on Juilliard’s free, on-demand digital platform.