What Is the Juilliard Store?
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The Juilliard Store (juilliardstore.com) is the official bookstore of The Juilliard School, and it is open to the public—not just to students. It sells sheet music, musical accessories, general-interest and specialty books, Juilliard apparel, and performing-arts-themed gifts. If you are a Juilliard student buying course materials, a musician looking for editions and accessories, or a shopper seeking a school-branded gift, this is the store to use.
Who runs it and who it serves
The site identifies itself as the official bookstore for Juilliard students, which explains why its catalog leans heavily toward serious music study: editions, scores, method books, and reference works sit alongside school merchandise. Because it is open to the public, alumni, parents, teachers, and gift buyers can order the same items students use.
What you can buy
The catalog is organized into clear departments, which makes browsing predictable:
| Department | Examples from the site |
|---|---|
| Sheet music | Piano (beginning piano, four hands, collections), strings, brass, woodwinds, chamber music (duets through larger ensembles), vocal, choral, opera full and vocal scores, arias and art songs, musical theater, full/study scores, facsimiles, critical reports |
| Music accessories | Strings (rosin, mutes, endpin anchors, wolf tone eliminators), woodwind care and reeds, brass slide grease and lubricants, batons, manuscript paper, stands, tuners and metronomes |
| Books | Business and career guides, biographies, dance, drama, essays, fiction, jazz, kids, practice and performance, reference, music theory, ear training, music history, composition, conducting, pedagogy, diction |
| Apparel | Hats, fleece, pants, T-shirts, youth sizes, baby items, accessories |
| Gifts | Bags and travel, blankets, candy, cards and stationery, decals and magnets, drinkware, gift cards, jewelry, keychains and pins, statues, toys, games, plush, puzzles |
Two things stand out for course planning: the site maintains textbook lists by term (Fall 2026 and Spring 2026 lists are posted), and it runs a Lifelong Learners' Collection for non-degree shoppers.
Current promotions and seasonal notes
The homepage advertises 20% off Bärenreiter editions through November 8, no code needed, framed around trusted Urtext editions for study, performance, and teaching. A "Curtain Call" sale lists 20–25% off across apparel, books, merchandise, and sheet music, with separate clearance sections for each. A gift feature, "From The Barre to the Ballroom," highlights dance-related items. Promotions change, so confirm the dates and discount on the site before ordering.
Practical points before you buy
- Textbooks: check the term-specific list first; buying from the posted list avoids mismatched editions.
- Editions: if a teacher requires a specific Urtext edition, match the publisher (for example, Bärenreiter) rather than just the title.
- Gifts and apparel: sizes and stock vary by category; the clearance sections are the most price-sensitive.
- Newsletter: the site offers a subscribe option, useful for sale announcements if you buy accessories or gifts regularly.
In short, the Juilliard Store is a public-facing music bookstore with a strong academic core—best for score and edition purchases, instrument accessories, and Juilliard-branded gifts, with term textbook lists as the main planning tool for students.