This study sought to identify criteria for selecting transcriptions and characteristics of the philosophy behind programming transcriptions held by the BTBDA (n=43). 16 respondents completed an electronic survey and submitted a concert repertoire list for their ensembles. Survey responses were entered into a computer database and analyzed based on key ideas. Repertoire was sorted by status as an original work or transcription. In total, 1,909 performances were analyzed, with transcriptions representing 416 (21.8%).