The Julliard School of Music

On this date in 1836 Augustus Julliard was born. His contibutions to the world of the arts culminated in the creation of the Juliard Graduate School in 1924.

Today, students of the Julliard School are some of the most promising young musicians in the United States. Notable actors such as Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve as well as other famous names such as former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan have all been students at the Julliard School.

Other notable students include names such as:

Yo-Yo Ma (cellist)

John Williams (composer)

Meredith Willson (composer)

Kevin Kline (actor)