The Juilliard School's Music Advancement Program

🎉Congratulations🎉 to every student who auditioned for MAP this past weekend! Our faculty and fellows listened to over 200 applicants and were truly inspired by the artistry and passion each of you brought. We'll be in touch with results soon- until then, enjoy the warm weather!

Hi MAP Community!

MAP Large Ensembles will be performing our FINAL concert of the season this Saturday, May 2nd! We hope you will join us in Alice Tully Hall at 7:30pm to hear what the students have been working on this semester.

This is a FREE event, but tickets are required. Follow the link below to reserve your tickets today! If you are unable to attend in person, you can also use this link to access the livestream.

MAP Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, and Orchestra Conducted by Jonathan Villegas and Catherine Birke at The Juilliard School Know before you go! Read the digital program. See this event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:30pm.

This Saturday, the MAP Chorus will be performing the world-premiere of Jaime Lozano's "Brave."

Date: April 18
Time: 7:30pm
Where: St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 263 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024

Brave is part of MAP's commission program, where each year we have a new piece commissioned for one of our large ensembles. We have had so much fun putting this piece together and can't wait to share it with you!

Unable to join us in person? Tune into the livestream at 8pm: https://www.youtube.com/live/6m9pmBGVTco?si=MiNASb2ggPz3Pm9L

St. Paul & St. Andrew Juilliard Music Advancement Program (MAP) Chorus: Brave (April 18, 2026)

📣Last call for applications!

If you're planning to apply for the 26-27 MAP season, there's still time! Be sure to get all of your materials uploaded and submitted TONIGHT by 11:59pm.

We'd love to have you join us in the fall!

https://www.juilliard.edu/school/preparatory-division/music-advancement-program

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Calling all MAP alumni! We would love to hear about what you have been up to after your time with the Music Advancement Program. Click on the link in the post below to share your updates!

Exciting news from MAP!

We are excited to announce that the Music Advancement Program Chorus will be premiering Jaime Lozano's new composition "Brave."

🗓️Date: Saturday, April 18
⏰Time: 7:30pm
📍Location: St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church, New York City

This piece explores the many forms of bravery and celebrates the strength we find through community and song. MAP is excited to bring this commission to life with our students, faculty, and staff.

We're also proud to share that OperaWire has published a story highlighting this premiere! Be sure to check it out to learn more about the creation of "Brave" and the artists behind it.

https://operawire.com/juilliard-schools-music-advancement-program-chorus-to-world-premiere-brave/

Juilliard School's Music Advancement Program Chorus to World Premiere 'Brave' - OperaWire The Juilliard School's Music Advancement Program (MAP) Chorus will present the world premiere of "Brave" by Jaime Lozano and Tommy Newman on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church in New York City.

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Did you miss us last weekend at the In-Person Open House? Join us for our Virtual Open House TONIGHT at 6pm!

This session will help students and families learn more about the opportunities and events happening at MAP. We hope to see you there!

Use this link to register now: https://apply.juilliard.edu/register/mapvirtualopenhouse2026

MAP Virtual Open House 2026  

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Are you curious about MAP and similar programs for aspiring young musicians in the NYC area?

Join MAP and representatives from more than a dozen local music schools for this in-person, interactive MAP Open House & Music Programs Fair! Whether you're planning to audition for MAP this spring, or simply want to learn more about the musical landscape for young learners in NYC, prospective students, parents, and educators are all welcome.

For more information and registration, check out the webpage here: https://www.juilliard.edu/school/preparatory-division/music-advancement-program/connect-map

MAP Open House & Music Programs Fair 2026 (Strings, Winds, and Percussion)  

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This Saturday, February 21, Juilliard’s Preparatory Division Brass & Percussion Open House is your chance to see what MAP and Pre-College are really like. Whether you’re thinking about auditioning this spring or just curious about the program, this is a great way to explore what’s possible!

From 5–7pm, you’ll catch live student performances, masterclasses, and get a feel for the studios, faculty, and vibe at Juilliard. Stick around after for a Pre-College Orchestra Concert at 7:30pm in the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (free to attend, ticket required).

You can sign up for the event at the link below:
https://apply.juilliard.edu/register/?id=fcd26c24-aca8-491d-875e-6444875b8a9f&fbclid=IwY2xjawQEW41leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJqSmVselgzOThWY2tHZTJTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgGkP0jdCMBC35uzzBwxEds6xjqUxGLx2wsV3Jy59z4pRpYl0F-ICHZ2vVgl_aem_pbbGoKQEJG32DMWsX68z1g

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For our last post in this series, meet Noah, our Composition Fellow! Learn more about Noah below:

Noah Godard is a Californian composer based in New York City. His music often reflects on our relationship with the environment, the saturation of modern life, and the connection between cultural and geographical identity. Noah is currently pursuing a BM in composition at the Juilliard School, studying with Matthias Pintscher and Nina C. Young.

Noah currently holds the LA Phil’s Steven Stucky Composer Fellow Chair, having previously been an LA Phil Composer Fellow for three years. He has taken part in programs including the Bowdoin Festival, Yellow Barn’s Young Artists’ Program, and MATA Jr.; and has worked with ensembles including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hub New Music, Sandbox Percussion, the Lyris Quartet, the Bergamot Quartet, and the Nu Deco Ensemble. Noah’s music has received recognition from organizations including Juilliard, ASCAP, the Entraide Française, and YoungArts. His mentors outside of Juilliard have included Brett Banducci, Andrew Norman, Sarah Gibson, and Thomas Kotcheff.

A passionate teacher, Noah is a Composer-Mentor and the incoming Program Director of the NowBeat Project and has been contracted as a composition instructor by the Rhythmic Music Conservatory of Denmark. He is also an ear training teaching fellow at the Juilliard School and the composition teaching fellow for Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program. Aside from music, Noah has studied as a bonsai artist for six years. In his free time, he enjoys baking, hiking, studying linguistics, and drinking tea.

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This week's celebrates MAP composition faculty member, Huang Ruo, on his Grammy Nomination for his Opera "An American Soldier."

Congratulations, Huang Ruo, we are thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved achievement with you!