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New York Youth Symphony jobs and careers

New York, United States

As of October 23, 2026, New York Youth Symphony has no open roles listed.

About New York Youth Symphony

The New York Youth Symphony is one of the most awarded youth programs of its kind in the nation, including the 2022 Grammy award for Best Orchestral Performance. It is recognized for its innovative, educational programs for talented young musicians. Founded in 1963 as an orchestra to showcase the metropolitan area’s most gifted musicians ages 10-22, its activities have since grown to encompass programs in chamber music, conducting, composition, jazz, musical theater songwriting and our newest orchestra, Crescendo with performances at world class venues including Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Through its commissioning program, The Jon Deak First Music Program, the NYYS has commissioned over 170 works from young composers since 1984.

Founded in 1963 by Titilayo Ayangade.

Founded
1963
Employees
11 to 50
Headquarters
New York

Leadership

The top of New York Youth Symphony's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

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John Kilkenny

Executive Director

15 reports

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Jeremiah Adriano

Director Of Artistic Planning

7 reports

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Ian Madover

Director Of Marketing

1 report

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Betsy Maury

Director Of Development

1 report

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Kyle Blaha

Artistic Director of Compositon

1 report

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Tanya Chanphanitpornkit

Director | Crescendo

New York Youth Symphony jobs: common questions

Is New York Youth Symphony hiring right now?
New York Youth Symphony has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on New York Youth Symphony's careers site.
Where is New York Youth Symphony headquartered?
New York Youth Symphony is headquartered in New York, United States and was founded in 1963.
Who leads New York Youth Symphony?
John Kilkenny, Executive Director, is at the top of New York Youth Symphony's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at New York Youth Symphony?
Pick a role on New York Youth Symphony's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on New York Youth Symphony's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.