Juilliard in Aiken 2011-2012 Outreach
"The children are so excited; music teachers can't thank you enough for the opportunity to incorporate this learning experience in their classes."
Penny Johnson
Richmond County Board of Education
Education and outreach are major components of the Festival. Juilliard artists work directly with K-12 students throughout the region. Studies have shown that arts education encourages a commitment to excellence and is an extremely effective learning tool, enhancing math performance, self-discipline, and teamwork. By working in concert with school-based programs, Juilliard in Aiken enriches and improve the educational experience with the potential to transform young lives.
Juilliard artists visit area schools to perform, to teach and to inspire. Since 2009, over 8,000 school children have participated in outreach activities that include artists residencies, workshops, interactive performances and many other forms of arts instruction. Outreach has provided a gateway to possibilities and educational opportunities that students otherwise may never have experienced, and they respond with incredible eagerness. Juilliard in Aiken's continual challenge will be to reach as many students as possible and inspire them to achieve their greatest potential.
"Thanks very much for the opportunities to experience Juilliard music. It's like taking all our children to New York City and thank you for making transportation possible for us."
Mary Robinson
East Aiken School of the Arts Principal
"Thanks for providing opportunities for our students to attend Juilliard performances — what a privilege this is for so many people in Aiken."
Kitty Gordan
Head of Mead Hall Episcopal School
"The highlight for me was the performance of the Aiken High School students who performed one number
along with some Juilliard students who had worked with them during their week here. The concentration and stress was
pronounced on their young faces as they pushed and pulled the bows across the cellos and violins. Then, when they were
greeted with a standing ovation upon completion, to see their faces just light up with satisfaction and pride in their
accomplishment was worth much more than the price of admission."
Larry Buck, Letter to the Editor of the Aiken Standard
