---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 U.S.C. § 22302"
title: "36"
title_heading: "Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations"
number: "22302"
heading: "Purposes"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/36/22302"
units:
  - "Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations"
  - "Part B — Organizations"
  - "Chapter 223 — American Symphony Orchestra League"
---

# §22302. Purposes


The purposes of the [corporation](/usc/36/220501.md?p=b-7) are—

- (1) to serve as a coordinating, research, and educational agency and clearinghouse for symphony orchestras to help strengthen the work in their local communities;
- (2) to assist in the formation of new symphony orchestras;
- (3) to encourage and recognize the work of America’s musicians, conductors, and composers, through suitable means; and
- (4) to aid the expansion of the musical and cultural life of the United States through suitable educational and service activities.

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

## Notes

| Historical and Revision Notes |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revised<br>Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 22302 | 36:3403. | Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 3, 76 Stat. 930. |