Summer Programs

Juilliard Extension’s Summer Music Theory and Ear Training classes are designed specifically for high school-age students. Our college-level, online courses range in level from fundamental concepts to advanced training. Join students from around the world to progress musically, prepare for Advanced Placement exams, and earn college credit.

Juilliard Extension offers year-round continuing education and each summer presents music, dance, and drama courses for students aged 18 and above. Whether you’re aiming to refine your existing skills or explore new artistic realms, Extension offerings provide an ideal platform for personal enrichment.

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. Financial aid available.

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.

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.

Juilliard's Summer Percussion Seminar is designed specifically for advanced high-school percussionists. During two intensive weeks, participants will experience a challenging range of master classes, clinics, lectures, rehearsals, and performances led by some of today’s most prominent percussion teachers and performers. 

The Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive is a three-week program in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance techniques for advanced students who want a taste of what a Juilliard dance student's life is all about: refining technique and performance, broadening understanding of various dance styles, and making friends from all over the world.

Each year The Juilliard School hosts a weeklong seminar to foster the artistic growth of pre-formed, pre-professional string quartets. Through intensive coaching and mentoring with members of the Juilliard String Quartet, as well as interaction with other participating quartets, students are able to refine their artistry in a stimulating artistic environment.

Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard, hosted at Nord Anglia Schools, offers immersive programs for performing artists ages 12-18. Under the direction of Juilliard artist faculty, students from around the world cultivate their skills and creative talents in dance, drama, and music. Our programs offer 2-week intensive experiences such with private lessons, artistic collaboration, masterclasses, seminars, and performances in dance, drama, musical theater, piano, and voice.

The biennial Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies is dedicated to fostering the legacy of the renowned teacher, Dorothy DeLay, and features pre-eminent artist-faculty teaching pedagogy, leading master classes, and performing in recitals.