Save the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra

"You need a live Ballet Orchestra to have a Ballet."

"A tragedy ! To deny Ballet audiences the thrill of live music is absolutely unforgiveable."

"I am saddened to hear that live music will no longer be a part of the ballet performances in Atlanta. I hope the Board of Trustees will reconsider their decision and bring back the orchestra to enhance the experience that ballet goers have come to expect."

"Live music, not 'canned.'"

"Please keep the live orchestra for the Atlanta Ballet. It is so much more impressive than a recording."

"Performances to "tracks" are simply NOT suitable for a first-rate organization."

"This is appaling! Why the music? Why not cheaper set designs?"

"The arts are about artists, dancers, musicians, writers, actors, etc. If we do not continue to uphold the grace and livelihood of artists, who will? Will the next move be to tape the ballet itself and show it on a screen?"

"As both performer and audience I feel strongly that the experience of live entertainment is always best with real, living, breathing musicians, whose energy serves to strengthen the ensemble and create more fulfilling show. Do not let this be taken away!"

"From what I've read of this, I am quite dismayed that there's been seemingly NO attempt at a less drastic solution, with no real dialogue with the orchestra itself as to options. As one signer points out .. and then the mgt is going to retain the same tic"

"Why in the world would a city as big as Atlanta even consider using canned music in a live, professional performance?"

"We need live music to enjoy the ballet"