Save the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra
We are shocked and dismayed at the decision made by the board of trustees for the Atlanta Ballet to eliminate the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, a vital and essential part of the company since the 1960's.T... continue reading »
"Don't let misguided priorities destroy yet one more expression of humanity."
"The money saved by eliminating the orchestra is not worth the drastic reduction in artistic quality that would result from such a move. A ballet company that uses canned music can't be taken seriously as a major arts organization."
"There is no substitute for live music. Please keep the music playing with real musicians!"
"Trust me, the ticket sales will go down with the performance service as well!"
"Must have live music!"
"A travisty to the performing arts!"
"I WISH YOU GOOD LUCK TO SAVE THE BALLET"
"Please keep the music alive so our children will know the experience of live music in the theater."
"In many ways, the musicians are as critical to the ballet as the dancers themselves. Please consider cutting your marketing funds instead of eliminating the orchestra."
"How can we encourage children to take music lessons, and see the beauty in music if this kind of thing continues to happen. I am shocked that an organization that supports the arts (ballet) would not find the music to be just as impoprtant."
"You should be ashamed to use recorded music."
"Chair , Broward Arts Council"
"This is an absolute travesty showing absolutely no respect for the musicians, the composers, or the music itself. No person can consider themself a true musician or artist if this is the level of respect with which they treat the art. Would you fill a mus"
