New York Youth Symphony: Parents Guild

Parents of New York Youth Symphony musicians are invited to join the Parents Guild. The Guild provides invaluable support to NYYS programs and is vital for the success of the participants.

Organizational Ambassadors
One of the most important roles a parent can play is to serve as an ambassador of the New York Youth Symphony by inviting friends, family, and colleagues to performances. Spreading the word about these wonderful programs increases ticket sales, helps fund-raising, increases visibility, and heightens the excitement of performances.
Parents Guild Committees
The Guild is organized into six committees that assist with specific activities. All parents are encouraged to sign up for a committee at the opening meeting. Marketing - Concerts Subscription/Single Ticket Sales Group Sales - Schools Kickoff Chaperone Audience Development Program Advertising

Parents Guild Leadership
Etty Bousso, President, is passionate about supporting young musicians, having raised two professional musicians. She was a member of the Parents Association of the Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Division for 18 years, where she helped establish the Dianne Flagello Scholarship Fund. She served as president of the Association and worked in the development office of the College Division where she helped raise the funds to erect the new College dormitory. Etty also served as Assistant Director of the Manhattan School’s Summer Music Camp. She has served as a volunteer at the Curtis Institute of Music, the New Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra, New England Music Camp, Luzerne Music Center, and Variety: the children’s charity where she assists with their yearly telephone campaign. Etty is a Trustee of InterSchool Orchestras of New York. Her son Joseph, a conductor, participated in the New York Youth Symphony’s Apprentice Conducting Program and played piano for the orchestra during the 1994-96 seasons.
Jacob Bousso, Vice-President, is an architect by profession, and he is also an avid supporter of young musicians, having raised two professional musicians. He was a member of the Parents Association of the Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Division for 18 years where he served as Treasurer for most of those years. He is a Trustee of the InterSchool Orchestras of New York and a member of the Executive Board. He has been a member of the Shearith Israel League for many years. He is fluent in French.