Toronto grabs Juilliard chief from China

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The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) announced today that Alexander Brose, the former Executive Director and CEO of The Tianjin Juilliard School, will succeed Dr. Peter Simon as President & CEO upon Dr. Simon’s retirement on August 31, 2024.

As the inaugural Executive Director and CEO of China’s prestigious Tianjin Juilliard School, The Juilliard School’s first and only branch campus, Mr. Brose established the program’s footprint in China. “Alexander Brose is a born leader, whose vision and integrity of purpose have allowed The Tianjin Juilliard School to evolve from an intriguing idea to a successful educational institution in China while he was its CEO,” said Dr. Joseph Polisi, President of The Juilliard School for 34 years and now President Emeritus. “I know that he will bring that high level of creative leadership to The Royal Conservatory, and I wish him and The Conservatory great success in the time ahead.”

For over five years at The Tianjin Juilliard School, Mr. Brose fostered a culture of artistic excellence in the Juilliard tradition, oversaw the construction of the school’s landmark campus, identified an entirely new faculty and staff, developed ground-breaking public education programs for children, launched strategic fundraising initiatives, and strengthened ties with peer institutions worldwide.

pictured: Simon with Brose