Save the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra

"How can you keep half of your arts organization and hope to survive? This will be like trying to dance with only one leg."

"Another classic case of an arts group's Board of Directors stacked with CEOs and corporate bean counters who don't truly appreciate the artistic ramifications of such a radically bad solution. Don't do this! Find a creative solution! That's your job!"

"If this is done to schooled musicians the art will suffer as did bands with DJ's etc."

"If Atlanta saved the Fox, I feel certain there is a way to save the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. If not, go ahead and pack your bags. The dancers will be next."

"Live Music Please!"

"Absolutely Horrific!! Shame on the board members and management for their weak and spineless approach to the artform they profess to value and support. Disgusting!"

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"The ballet needs an orchestra....it's not going to be the same without them!!"

"It is absolutly ludicrous to have a ballet company without an orchestra."

"This so-called fiscally-minded decision is a travesty. I would rather view a ballet with no sets, no costumes, no lighting, and no refreshments with live orchestra than to EVER hear canned music. The two "ingredients" to ballet are dancers and live musici"

"I hope that the Board will reconsider it's decision."

"I really hope you will reconsider having a live orchestra. Why kind of message will this be sending to others not to mention jobs here. I consider this a real shame to use taped music instead of the real live musicians. I guess next you will animation ."

"A ballet without a live orchestra cannot support the dancers in achieving the utmost clarity, accuracy, ease and expressiveness in their performance."

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"I am a member of the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra. On more than one occasion, our public has made it clear to our Board of Directors that live music is an integral part of the Ballet experience. Do not let short sightedness short change your audien"