Symphony Orchestras of the United States

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?Information on American orchestras can be found in many general music reference books, but the treatment is necessarily brief. Even the articles in Grove, while authoritative, are not lengthy. Editor Robert Craven has selected 126 of the largest-budget U.S. symphony and chamber orchestras for more detailed description. He includes all American Symphony Orchestra League (ASOL) major' and regional' orchestras plus the 55 highest-budget ASOL metropolitan' orchestras as of the 1981-82 season. Other orchestras were also chosen, so that at least one orchestra in each state is listed, and orchestras unusual for their programming or other activities are included.... The scope and coverage of the descriptions are uniform. Each article provides a history of the ensemble, describes its activities, outlines its budget and administration, and reviews the orchestra's cultural impact.... Each author used both primary and secondary sources, including orchestra and oral history archives, and some interviewed musicians and conductors.... Appended to each description are a chronology of music directors, a short bibliography, and a brief discogrpahy (where appropriate), together with information on the ensemble's recording history.... Symphony Orchestras of the United States can be used for both reference and general reading. The careful attention to providing bibliographical and discography information enhances its value as a reference work. Because many readers may simply wish to browse the book or enjoy individual profiles, the volume may be useful in a variety of libraries serving both general users and researchers.?-Reference Books Bulletin