May 1, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel to receive an Honorary Doctorate from The Juilliard School

The Juilliard School has announced that Gustavo Dudamel will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Music.

Juilliard's president, Damian Woetzel said, “Our 2025 honorary doctorate recipients exemplify how a life in the arts can be a life of impact through performance, leadership, education, and service... As we recognize their achievements, we also celebrate the newest generation of Juilliard graduates, who will carry forward this legacy of excellence and bring their own voices to the world stage.”

The Juilliard School will hold its 120th commencement ceremony at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on May 24 at 11:30am. More information can be found HERE.