Beginning in summer 2024, Juilliard will offer Summer Composition, Summer Voice and Summer Piano Programs for high-school music students. Participants will have the opportunity to live and study at Juilliard’s campus, at Lincoln Center in New York City, with world-renowned Juilliard faculty members and guest artists. Rehearse, record, and perform your works with Juilliard musicians. Explore iconic New York City music and arts institutions. Receive mentorship from leaders in the field. Prepare yourself for success in college auditions and beyond.
Application Timeline
Cost
Eligibility
Students currently enrolled in high school or secondary school. Students may also be recent high school graduates taking a gap year before attending college. International students are also welcome to apply.
Available to participate in the entire length of the program
Application Materials
Composition: Score submission of two recent compositions; Two separate video or audio recordings of these two recent compositions
Résumé
Video introduction
Optional: Letter of recommendation from primary instructor
See detailed descriptions of application video and recommendation letter requirements on https://www.juilliard.edu/stage-beyond/summer-programs
Juilliard Summer Composition
Program Dates: July 8-20, 2024 (2-Week)
Participants will arrive on Sunday July 7 and depart on Wednesday July 21.
Juilliard Summer Composition is a two-week program offering high school composers the opportunity to live and study at Juilliard’s campus, at Lincoln Center in New York City, with world-renowned Juilliard faculty members and guest artists. Rehearse, record, and perform your works with Juilliard musicians. Explore iconic New York City music and arts institutions. Receive mentorship from leaders in the field. Prepare yourself for success in college auditions and beyond.
Curriculum/Sample Schedule:
Daily lessons with Juilliard Summer Composition faculty
Daily composition lab
Daily presentations and master classes with internationally renowned guest composers
Daily seminars on composing and career development
Seminar on college admissions led by Juilliard Admissions staff
Mentored rehearsals of participant pieces with the Juilliard SummerComp Ensemble
Professional recording of participant works
Performance with Juilliard SummerComp Ensemble
Visits to iconic NYC music and arts institutions
Piano
Program Dates: July 8-17, 2024 (10-day)
Participants will arrive on Sunday July 7 and depart on Wednesday July 17.
Juilliard Summer Piano is a 10-day program offering advanced high school pianists the opportunity to live, study, and perform at Juilliard’s campus, at Lincoln Center in New York City. Learn from world-renowned Juilliard piano faculty members and guest artists in daily lessons, master classes, piano studio classes, and seminars. Perform in recording sessions and public recitals. Meet mentors and prepare yourself for success in college auditions and beyond. Financial aid available.
Curriculum/Sample Schedule
Daily lessons with Juilliard piano faculty and visiting guest artists
Daily seminars on piano performance and pedagogy
Studio classes with Juilliard piano faculty (performance opportunity)
Master classes with internationally renowned guest pianists (performance opportunity)
Seminars geared toward college auditions and admission, and career development
Public recital performances at Juilliard
Professional recording studio time
Voice
Program Dates: July 8-16, 2024 (9-day)
Participants will arrive on Sunday July 7 and depart on Wednesday July 17, 2024.
Juilliard Summer Voice is a nine-day program offering advanced high school singers the opportunity to live, study, and perform at Juilliard’s campus, at Lincoln Center in New York City. Learn from world-renowned Juilliard faculty members and guest artists in lessons, coachings, movement classes, acting classes, and daily seminars. Meet current Juilliard college students and make connections with mentors in the vocal arts field. Prepare yourself for success in college auditions and beyond. Financial aid available.
Curriculum/Sample Schedule
Individual Activities:
Voice lessons
Coaching sessions
Practice time (access to Juilliard practice rooms)
Study time (access to the Juilliard library)
Group Activities:
Movement classes
Acting classes
Studio classes (performance opportunity)
Master class led by Brian Zeger, Artistic Director (performance opportunity)
Seminar: Effective Practice and Music Preparation
Seminar: Introduction to Alexander Technique led by Lori Schiff
Seminar: Vocal Health, led by Paul E. Kwak, MD; Specialties: Laryngology & Voice, Otolaryngology
Admissions Panel: Applying to College Music Programs, led by Juilliard Admissions staff
Workshop: Confident Auditioning
Q&A With Juilliard Voice Students
Culminating Recital (performance opportunity)