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What the Juilliard School's plans to go tuition-free could mean for developing artists

William Leathers, the principal trumpet player at the Nashville Symphony, talks about The Juilliard School's plans to become tuition-free.

Canadian Juilliard alumnus William Leathers talks about what a difference the financial break would make

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A view of atmosphere at the Juilliard School 109th commencement ceremony at Alice Tully Hall on May 23, 2014 in New York City.
A view of the Juilliard School's 109th commencement ceremony at Alice Tully Hall on May 23, 2014 in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Back in 2018, when William Leathers was a young student in Mississauga, he raised money through a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his tuition to attend Juilliard, the prestigious music school.

Now, that financial factor for admission may soon be lifted for future students, as the Juilliard School recently announced it plans to one day become a tuition-free institution.

Today on Commotion, William Leathers, now the principal trumpet player for the Nashville Symphony, joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to share his thoughts on the plans and what it could mean for future students from around the world.

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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with William Leathers produced by Jean Kim.

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