Trivia: What was the first orchestra in the United States?
Cleveland Orchestra
Hollywood Symphony Orchestra
New York Philharmonic
Yale Symphony Orchestra
The correct answer is New York Philharmonic
So why is this answer correct? : The New York Philharmonic became the first orchestra in the U.S. when it was founded in 1842 by a group of local musicians. Today, the highly regarded ensemble plays live for millions in New York and cities around the world. Aside from live shows, the group has also produced more than 2,000 recordings since 1917, and in 2003, it made history as the first orchestra to appear solo at the Grammy awards.