Commencement 2011: John Adams Addresses the Newest Graduates

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Justina Sullivan and Danielle Brooks
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Chelsea Feltman, right, and undergrad Chloe Schaaf
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Juilliard’s honorary doctorate recipients pose with, top left, Bruce Kovner, chairman of the board, and, top right, Joseph W. Polisi, president of the School. Honorary degree recipients included (top row) Derek Jacobi and John Adams as well as (bottom row) Herbie Hancock and Twyla Tharp.
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Composer and conductor John Adams thanked the graduating class of 2011 for becoming artists at Juilliard’s 106th commencement exercises, which took place on Friday, May 20, at Alice Tully Hall. Adams, along with dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp, jazz musician Herbie Hancock, and actor Derek Jacobi received honorary doctorates.

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