Orchestras

If I had to choose, I think it might be better to give them name credits rather than company credits. After all, if a TV program includes an orchestral performance, the orchestra can appear on camera and earn a Self credit (as in The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ... Themselves). 

If there is a guideline published on IMDb for orchestras, I'm not sure where the page is located. In my opinion, how a credit is listed depends on how the orchestra is credited for a particular production.

For example, as noted by gromit82, if a credit is for a performance, I would submit the orchestra name as a cast member. 

For soundtrack credits, I would add the orchestra's name link, if available.  

For any acknowledgment credits (Special thanks or production assistance, for example), I would list the orchestra credit as a company name. 

Consider any orchestra credit submission on a case-by-case basis. 

Hi All -

To help clarify, orchestras should be credited under name pages in line with our groups policy. However, as GMJ mentioned above, orchestra credits should be submitted on a case-by-case basis. For example, some credits are 'self' credits where the orchestra actually appear: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1099157/., but we also have a company page for the orchestra here: https://pro.imdb.com/company/co0045253/.

Let us know if you have any further questions!