$1 Million Gift to BUTI Launches the Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Fund
Chester and Joy Douglass’ pledge, the largest in the program’s 54-year history, strengthens bond with BSO to train young musicians
March 1, 2021 Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI), a program of Boston University College of Fine Arts, announces that longtime supporter and current Chair of the BUTI Advisory Council, Chester “Chet” W. Douglass and his wife, Joy, have pledged $1,000,000 to launch the Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Fund.
“Dr. Douglass has been an invaluable leader for BUTI for the past six years,” says Hilary Respass, Executive Director of Boston University Tanglewood Institute. “With his generous consultation and support we have built the program and its community of supporters, celebrating a 50