Juilliard Black Alumni Association - JBAA

JBAA Scholarship Luncheon

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at noon
The Juilliard School

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Join us for a luncheon as the Juilliard Black Alumni Association raises funds to support Juilliard students. Members of the JBAA executive board will discuss their commitment to supporting the welfare and artistry of the Juilliard community. The afternoon will feature a conversation with special guest Wynton Marsalis (’81, trumpet; director of Juilliard Jazz) and a special performance along with a catered lunch and raffle prizes. Get your tickets online!

Gypsy

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7pm (Guests are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to curtain.) 
The Majestic Theater
245 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

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Experience the classic Broadway musical Gypsy! Join us Friday, March 7, to see the show    followed by a private post performance talkback with the star Audra McDonald (BM '93, voice). The performance begins at 7pm and will be immediately followed by the talkback.

Each discounted $25 ticket includes one seat for the March 7 performance of Gypsy and access to the private talkback with the JBAA and Audra McDonald. Limit one ticket per alum.

Seating is very limited so we strongly encourage you to register by March 3 via the button above. Limited complimentary tickets are also available for current Juilliard students—to reserve, please email [email protected].
 

If you are interested in being involved with and/or participating in JBAA events, please contact [email protected] or opt-in to hear directly from the JBAA.

In collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations since 2020, the Juilliard Black Alumni Association (JBAA) was founded in 2020 and was formalized as a Juilliard alumni group in 2023 with a mission to create a long-standing interdependent relationship by promoting the welfare of the community’s dance, drama, and music divisions. The JBAA will provide a bridge between Black students, faculty, and administration by providing resources, advisement, and mentorship. The JBAA will work to raise money for scholarships and project grants given to students throughout the academic year and summer, as well as to help organize recruitment/headhunter days on campus throughout the school year. Mentorship resources will consist of JBAA members serving as mentors for Black students (as part of the JBAA mentorship program) but also to support fellow Black alumni through networking and job opportunities. Through its mission and purpose, the JBAA will enrich the health of Juilliard by addressing long-standing needs and demands of not only the Black community on campus, but the entire student, faculty, and administrative bodies. We firmly believe that our mission will attract prospective Black students to the school, especially once they see an established association of Black graduates who can serve as an invaluable resource to them. 

PRESIDENT 
Amber Pickens (BFA ’15, dance)
 
VICE PRESIDENT 
Khari Joyner (BM ’13, MM ’14, DMA ’19, cello)
 
TREASURER 
Dave Adewumi (MM ’18, jazz)
 
SECRETARY 
Jonathan Thomas (MM ’19, jazz)
 
EVENT PLANNER 
Adam Richardson (MM ’11, voice)

If you are interested in joining the JBAA, please email [email protected] or opt-in to hear directly from the JBAA via their mailing list.

Get your JBAA merch today! Proceeds from the sale of Juilliard Black Alumni Association (JBAA) merchandise will be used to support the JBAA.

Make a donation to support the JBAA. Thank you for your kind support!

The Juilliard Black Alumni Group Mentorship Program will foster professional and personal growth among Black alumni and students by leveraging the experience and expertise of alumni mentors. To become a mentor or mentee, please sign up below.
 

Mentor Application

Mentee Application

The program provides Black students with support in

• Community Building: Boost student confidence and foster a supportive community
• Resource Access: Offer essential resources for college and post-graduation
• Experiential Learning: Enable hands-on experience and learning opportunities
• Post-graduation Connection: Maintain a sense of connection after graduation
   

Mentor Program Guidelines

The mentorship program runs throughout the academic year, offering personalized one-on-one mentoring and the possibility of group mentoring for collaborative learning. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to meet monthly, with at least one in-person meeting alongside virtual meetings for ongoing support and flexibility.
 

Mentor Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support.
• Share industry knowledge and experience.
• Help set and achieve mentee’s goals.
• Take initiative in the relationship.
• Commit to regular meetings.

Program applications are closed for the winter mentorship session. Please stay tuned for future mentorship opportunities!