Symphony Orchestras of the United States: Selected Profiles

'œCraven has selected 126 organizations from 49 states for this very useful compilation. The selection was based on American symphony orchestra budget classifications (major, regional, metropolitan, urban), with exceptions made for some prominent orchestras falling outside these guidelines. The profiles themselves were written by no fewer than 114 contributors; to the editor's credit, reasonable stylistic consistency is maintained throughout. Each profile contains up-to-date information concerning the administration, budget, personnel, and programming characteristics of the orchestra; a chronology of important events, a selective discography, if commercial recordings have been issued; a chronology of music directors; a bibliography; and a current address. A 'Chronology of Foundings for Orchestras Profiled,' a selected biliography, an index, and brief biological sketches of the contributors constitute appendix material ... this work should find a place in most libraries with a music collection and in concert management suites, municipal planning offices, and foundation headquarters.'' ChoiceCraven, Robert R. is the author of 'Symphony Orchestras of the United States: Selected Profiles' with ISBN 9780313240720 and ISBN 0313240728.