National Broadcast Orchestra of Canada

Canadian orchestra

The National Broadcast Orchestra is a Canadian radio orchestra based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Created after the CBC Radio Orchestra was disbanded in November, 2008,[1] the National Broadcast Orchestra (NBO) was founded by conductor Alain Trudel and businessman Philippe Labelle.[2] It was incorporated in January, 2009[3] and was granted charitable status under the Canada Revenue Agency in July, 2009.[4]

In its new form, the NBO reaches beyond the boundaries of traditional radio broadcasting, utilizing the Internet as its primary tool for connecting with audiences.[5] The NBO is dedicated to presenting the work of Canadian composers and artists.[6] Activities begin in the fall of 2009 with a pilot project in digital video recording at the Chan Centre.[7] The orchestra's first concert was performed on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, on September 16, 2009[8] and its official debut in its home venue, Vancouver's Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, took place on January 8, 2010.[9]

References

  1. ^ "CBC Radio Orchestra to disband after 70 years". CBC News. March 27, 2008. Archived from the original on April 4, 2008.
  2. ^ "CBC Orchestra revived, to continue under new name". CBC News. November 1, 2008. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008.
  3. ^ Corporation #4509129 BN #817249220RC0001
  4. ^ Canadian Registered Charities - Detail Page
  5. ^ New National Broadcast Orchestra announces its plans
  6. ^ Cue the National Broadcast Orchestra
  7. ^ NBO home page - About us
  8. ^ "Broadcast orchestra revived in B.C." CBC News. September 16, 2009.[dead link]
  9. ^ The fall and rise of Vancouver's other orchestra