Handel's Directory of the Performing Arts Vol. 2

Handle's continues to be the most inclusive national directory for the performing arts industry Choice

Every library providing any reference and service in the performing arts area needs this work. Highly recommended. Library Journal Featuring over 1,000 new entries, hundreds of revisions and 7,000 entries in all, the 5th edition of Handel's provides detailed information on virtually every professional dance, music, and theater organization in the U.S., as well as all educational institutions that offer training and degrees in the performing arts. As versatile as the needs of your patrons, the two-volume format of Handel's allows the instant access to every facet of the performing arts: Volume One: Performing Arts Organizations and Facilities presents detailed information on dance, instrumental and vocal music, theater organizations, and performing series such as summer festivals. Organizations and facilities are listed alphabetically by state, then city within state, and cross-indexed by arts area. Listings contain the names of artistic and administrative management and board, paid staff, budget and attendance statistics, type of facility and stage, building costs, architect, resident groups, facility rental information and other relevant facts. Volume Two: Performing Arts Educational Institutions features comprehensive information on universities, colleges, schools, and courses in dance, music and theater. Listings are arranged alphabetically by state. Anyone interested in the performing arts will be interested in this major resource--the only comprehensive reference of its kind!