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This is a list of music organizations in the United States. It does not include
symphony orchestras An orchestra (; ) is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which combines instruments from different families. There are typically four main sections of instruments: * bowed string instruments, such as the violin, viola, ce ...
or other performance groups, or educational and research institutions unless they have significant programs outside the fields of education, research or performance. It does include corporations or record labels. Generally, only currently extant organizations are included. Some historically significant but defunct groups may also be included. International organizations are only included if they do have an American affiliate, and do have a major focus on American music.


References

* The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Volume 3: United States and Canada. Ellen Koskoff (ed.). Garland Publishing Inc. New York and London. 2001.


Notes

{{Music organizations Organizations in the United States *
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...