The mission of The Juilliard School is to cultivate excellence through the highest caliber of education in music, dance, and drama for gifted students from around the world, so they may achieve their fullest potential, expanding the reach and elevating the impact of the arts.

As the overarching core value that drives everything we do, excellence at The Juilliard School includes a commitment to:

Artistry: We develop individual voice and creative agency through foundational work that builds deep, broad knowledge and technical fluency and encourages collaboration, curiosity, and resilience.
Community and Culture: We foster a community and culture free from discrimination that values fairness, opportunity, openness, and respect.
Service: We connect artistry to a larger sense of purpose and engagement to expand the impact of the arts.