Mission

Juilliard's Mission

  1. Juilliard's central mission is to educate talented performing musicians, dancers and actors so that they may achieve the highest artistic standards, as well as become leaders in their professions. Through this process Juilliard will also help them to become thoughtful, confident and responsible adults.
  2. Juilliard will make every effort to provide students with the educational, professional, social and emotional foundation necessary for them to embark on successful careers and productive lives as artists, leaders and citizens.
  3. Juilliard will continue to elevate its educational and artistic standards, while inculcating in students a sense of their own professional responsibilities for enhancing the classical arts and for enabling those arts to serve society more effectively.
  4. Juilliard will uphold its commitment to the geographic, economic and ethnic diversity of its community of artists, by fostering an environment that is inclusive, supportive and welcoming to all.
  5. Juilliard will take an active role in shaping the future of the classical arts, by intensifying its internal commitment to excellence in artistic education and by reaching beyond its doors to help the classical arts to thrive anew.
  6. Juilliard will continue to attract and retain renowned faculty members in all disciplines, by providing a supportive and open work environment and involving them fully in the artistic and educational life of the community.

Mission in Action

For more than a century, Juilliard has educated the world's most talented aspiring musicians, dancers and actors. Its goal is not only to help them achieve the highest artistic standards and become leaders in their professions, but also to instill in them a sense of the artist's responsibility in the world outside the rehearsal room and the performance hall.

The Juilliard in Aiken Festival puts Juilliard's mission into action. The week-long event features not just public and private performances but also outreach to area schools and master classes for students throughout the region. The exclusive partnership between Juilliard, America's premier conservatory, and Aiken, a special southern city with its own charming history, creates a one-of-a-kind annual event that celebrates the importance of arts education at a time when many school-based arts programs are under strain. By providing a retreat for future generations of Juilliard students and faculty, Joye Cottage ensures a permanent home for this unique and exciting partnership.