The Israeli government ranks the country’s orchestras based on examintaion by a committee of 13 auditors. “The vote rates only two groups – the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra and the 21st Century Ensemble (which specializes in modern music) – as ‘excellent.’ Three other orchestras were classified as “good” – those of Rishon Letzion, Jerusalem and Haifa – as were the Israel Camerata, the Tel Aviv Soloists and the Israel Baroque Orchestra.” The orchestras that ranked only “satisfactory” or below were told they have to improve.