Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra
Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra | |
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Orchestra | |
Founded | 1952 |
Disbanded | 1962 |
Location | Stuttgart, West Germany |
Website | 7aso |
The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra was the only
History
The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra was established as part of the
During the course of a decade, the orchestra concertized extensively throughout the ruins of war-torn Europe as part of the cultural diplomacy initiatives of the United States in the aftermath of World War II.[5] In addition to bolstering the morale of America's enlisted troops, the orchestra was established in order to demonstrate the shared cultural values and musical heritage which united the citizens of America with their counterparts throughout Europe.[6][7] The orchestra's performances were well received by audiences and included tours within West Germany, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom from 1952 until 1962.[8][9]
Under Samuel Adler's musical direction, the orchestra incorporated a repertoire consisting of selections from the major symphonic repertoire of classical music including works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms.[10] In later years, it also sought to share America's musical heritage with European audiences by showcasing the talents of leading American composers including:
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The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra as conducted by Samuel Adler in Kassel, Germany in 1952 Here on Milken Archive |
Over the years, members of the orchestra participated in several historic performances. During the orchestra's inaugural concert on July 5, 1952, in Heidelberg, members of the orchestra performed during the farewell festivities for
As the reconstruction of Europe advanced during the 1950s, performances by the orchestra were no longer deemed to be necessary. Recruitment within the Army for the orchestra was curtailed after 1962.[29]
Radio broadcasts
In addition to providing concerts for audiences throughout Europe, the Seventh Army Orchestra also concertized over the radio. Performances by the orchestra were shared with all members of the United States armed forces over the
Conductors
Over the years, various noted musicians conducted the Seventh Army Orchestra including:[31][32]
- 1952–1953 Samuel Adler
- 1953–1954 James Dixon, Andrew Heath
- 1953–1955 Kenneth Schermerhorn
- 1954–1956 Ronald Ondrejka
- 1955–1956 Henry Lewis
- 1956–1958 Ling Tung
- 1957–1959 Nico Snel
- 1958–1960 Edward Lee Alley, Howard Wassermann – Assistant Conductor
- 1959–1960 John Ferritto, John Canarina
- 1960–1961 Arthur Shettle, Ralph Lane
- 1960–1962 Reid Bunger
- 1961–1962 Thomas Lewis, John Covelli
Notable members
- Jim Hughart
- Ben Patterson, double bassist
- Doug Sax, trumpet
- Don Ellis, trumpet
References
- ISBN 9780810884014 Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra founded by Corporal Samuel Adler – 2nd Armored Division in 1952 on https://books.google.com
- ^ The Julilliard Journal Faculty Portraits of Samuel Adler at the Juilliard School of Music, New York, October 2013 on Juilliard.edu
- ISBN 978-0-8108-4720-0 Samuel Adler on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9780810884014 Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra founded by Samuel Adler in 1952 on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9780810884014 Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra founded by Samuel Adler in 1952 on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9780810884014 Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra founded by Samuel Adler in 1952 on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 978-0-520-24755-0 "Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra (1952–1962) performing works by Roy Harris, Morton Gould and Leroy Anderson" on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9781580460194 194 Seventh Army Symphony on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 978-0-520-24755-0 "Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra (1952–1962) performing works by Roy Harris, Morton Gould and Leroy Anderson" on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9781580460194 194 Seventh Army Symphony on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 978-0-520-24755-0 "Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra (1952–1962) performing works by Roy Harris, Morton Gould and Leroy Anderson" on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9781580460194 194 Seventh Army Symphony on https://books.google.com
- ^ "7th Army Symphony Draws Praise" Samuel Adler and Army Commendtion Ribbon with Metal Pendant" on 7aso.org
- ^ The Julilliard Journal Faculty Portraits of Samuel Adler at the Juilliard School of Music, New York, October 2013 on Juilliard.edu
- ^ Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra on https://books.google.com
- ^ "7th Army Symphony Draws Praise" Samuel Adler and Army Commendtion Ribbon with Metal Pendant" on 7aso.org
- ^ The Living Composer's Project – Samuel Adler biography on composers21.com
- ISBN 978-0-8108-4720-0 Samuel Adler on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9780810884014 Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra founded by Corporal Samuel Adler in 1952 on https://books.google.com
- ^ The Juilliard Journal – Samuel Adler Faculty member of the Juilliard School of Music recommended for the Army's Medal of Honor by General Dwight D. Eisenhower on juilliard.edu
- ^ Seventh Army Symphony – Member biographies – Samuel Adler awarded the Army's Medal of Honor on 7aso.org
- ISBN 0-415-29813-X Samuel Adler Biography and Army Medal of Honor (1953) for culture on https://books.google.com
- ^ The John F. Kennedy center for the Performing Arts – Samuel Adler's biography and The Army Medal of Honor for his work with the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra on kennedy-center.org
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- ^ A Composer's Insight: Samuel Adler Timothy Salzman. Meredith Music Publications September 1, 2009 p. 4 "Samuel Adler – Seventh Army Orchestra's first concert on July 5, 1952 for General Eisenhower" on books.google.com
- ^ 7th Army Symphony Chronology – July 5, 1952 Farewell Concert for Eisenhower in Heidelberg on 7aso.org
- ^ 7th Army Symphony Choronology Historical timeline of the orchestra on 7as0.org
- ^ Pan Pipes of Sigma Alpha Iota Vol. 2 p. 47 "Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra performs at the Brussels World Fair 1958 on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9780810884014 Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra founded by Samuel Adler in 1952 on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 0-313-30812-8 "Seventh Army Symphony on Armed Forces Radio in 1961 performing works by Vivaldi and Dvorak" on https://books.google.com
- ISBN 9780810884014 Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra founded by Samuel Adler in 1952 on https://books.google.com
- ^ Seventh Army Symphony Members – Orchestra membership list on 7aso.org
Further reading
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The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra | |
radio broadcasts of performances by the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra, from 7aso.org, retrieved September 30, 2020 |
- Adler, Samuel (Director) (1952). The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra (Photograph). Kassel, Germany. Retrieved September 30, 2020.