Administered by the American Symphony Orchestra League, these awards recognize orchestras whose concert programs prominently feature contemporary repertoire. Orchestras are divided into specific categories and judged by the number of contemporary works performed and the effectiveness of program in the context of the overall programming of the orchestra's season.
Special attention is given to commissioned works, and world, U.S. and local premieres.
We take pride in collaborating with the League, just as we support similar efforts in chamber and choral music through Chamber Music America and Chorus America, respectively. We look forward to the 1998-99 season with great expectation.