While Juilliard may represent the pinnacle of artistic aspiration, that doesn't mean that laughter isn't heard reverberating through its halls. In honor of April Fool's Day (and yes, we know it's come and gone by the time you're reading this—that's part of the joke!), The Juilliard Journal presents two generous helpings of comic relief for those gearing up for the spring semester's final demands:

Excerpts from Juilliard alum and Met Opera Orchestra violinist Leslie Dreyer's "A Devil's Dictionary for Musicians."

Mike Makman's tale of his mysterious encounter with a vending machine.