The Juilliard School is a conservatory and performing arts college in New York City, named after U.S. businessman Augustus D. Juilliard. It is also known as “Juilliard” for short and is famous for the outstanding musicians and performing artists who have emerged from the institute.

The private university is located at Lincoln Center in Manhattan and offers degree programs in music, dance and drama. Together with the Curtis Institute, it is the leading music conservatory and drama school in the United States.