Save the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra

"If the Atlanta Ballet has experienced a loss of revenue even in the face of our currently booming economy, and therefore feels the need to eliminate the expense of a live orchestra, perhaps it should reconsider whether its ballet product is losing its app"

"I am the Principal Bassoonist and Music Librarian of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. I played my first Nutcracker in 1985. Over the past twenty-plus years Pacific Northwest Ballet has faced serious challenges as well. Artistic integrity exemplified by music"

"One can stay at home and watch ballet on DVD's. If you are going to mount a legitimate production, it necessitates a conductor and a live orchestra. Don't cheapen your ballet."

"You wouldn't consider doing away with the dancers and just showing a large screen video, would you? Then why consider taped music!"

"Please don't rip out the heart of a live performance!!!!! All you will be left with is a shell!!"

"Season ticket-holder for over 20 years"

"I feel that it is imperative to employ a full orchestra! I don't know what they were thinking. Saving money this way isn't the right way."

"Live music makes the difference!"

"Please keep the Altanta Ballet Orchestra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"ballet without an orchestra is like dancing without music"

"it is crazy to not have a live orchestra. Sales will definantly go down once people find out about this."

"Giselle suffered from tinny music..."