Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra

Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra
Seventh Army Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Founded1952 (1952)
Disbanded1962 (1962)
LocationStuttgart, West Germany
Website7aso.org

The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra was the only symphonic orchestral ensemble ever created under the supervision of the United States Army. Founded by the composer Samuel Adler, its members participated in the cultural diplomacy initiatives of the United States in an effort to demonstrate the shared cultural heritage of the United States, its European allies and the vanquished countries of Europe during the post World War II era.