The petition is now closed. Thanks to all who took the time to sign the petition and post comments. Though the CBC Radio Orchestra's life was ended by CBC Radio, the orchestra has been reincarnated in a new form: the National Broadcast Orchestra of Canada - Orchestre national de diffusion du Canada.
Dear Mark Steinmetz and CBC Radio, Prime Minister Harper, Members of Parliament, and the Minister of Canadian Heritage. We the undersigned want the CBC Radio Orchestra saved. We believe that the orchestra is an integral part of Canada's mosaic and an important contributor to Canada's unique and rich cultural heritage. Our Canada includes the CBC Radio Orchestra!
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Dolores Hardtman
Please save this aspect of Canaca\'s cultural heritage
Shane Andre
The CBC Orchestra is a Canadian institution of excellence; it hasn\'t let Canada down, don\'t allow Canada to let it down!
lil cumberbirch
Live music in all forms should be supported
Ranall Ingalls
What is proposed will greatly impoverish our Canadian cultural life. Please continue to support music and musicians who bring so much to expand our vision of what it means to be human.
Susan Sly
Please, it is important to save the CBC Orchestra.
Joe Rounds
Lorene Nickel
Sandra McGoldrick
Please don\'t disband the orchestra nor change CBC 2 any further! Pretty please!!
Ellen Hartle
I was sickened to hear how many classical programs are slated to be cut.
Michael Wolfe
Please continue to support classical music on Radio 2 as well!
Alexandra Barlow
Keep Classical MUSIC!
Jim Bee
Ian McFarland
Disbanding the orchestra is a totally wrongheaded move. Please do the right thing and restore classical music to its proper place on Radio 2.
Catherine Bell
I ONLY listen to the CBC and cannot believe that the CBC Radio Orchestra will not be funded in the future. The changes in programming as well is driving away loyal patrons. I ask you to reconsider your decision. Catherine Bell
Diana Fletcher
christine herron
denise hogg
Shame on you!
kelly goldsmith
john goldsmith
Dorothea Lovat Dickson
Deborah Milton
Don\'t mess with an institution that works - Canadians need this orchestra.
Evan Morrison
Don Halward
...and while you\'re at it, restore classical music programming to its former stellar state.
Wendy Simpson
The money spent on the orchestra is well and wisely spent. Taking that money and dividing it up into smaller projects will not improve CBC content.
Ann Harvey
Although I am not very musical myself, I have many friends who have for years relied on CBC to air classical music. As our national broadcaster it should serve the needs of the people.
Peggy Yang
Myrna Coates
The value of our society depends upon our having quality music.
Howard Meadows
CBC Orch. is a flagship gem! Currently 100,000 Venezuelan kids are in 150+ orchestras. Why not a Canada with MORE cherished youth in orchestras, CBC Orch. leading, thus far fewer juvenile facilities etc., saving us millions? Venezuela does it: 33 years.
Darleen Hodges
Jay Peters
Giovanni Senisi
Jeremy Ferguson
Jo-Anne Doherty
Donna Darvell
Dallas Hinton
The CBC was created as a unique Canadian institution, and its function is NOT to compete with commercial stations. Leave the orchestra alone!
Scott Campbell
david lisburn
Please stop dumbing down the CBC. There is plenty of ordinary radio stations out there, don\'t be just another pop station
Harty Podewils
The CBC Orchestra in my view has been a symbol of encouragement for young musicians and a piece of our culture and tradition. Please save the orchestra. There are plenty of programming choices elsewhere. Why not remain truly special.
Jennifer Moray
Dont Pave Paradise!!! YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOUVE GOT TILL ITS GONE!
Bonnie Hrabchuk
The CBC Orchestra is what makes Canada unique!
colin jung
Robert Campbell
The erosion of artistic and cultural appreciation and awareness will have ramifications far surpassing dollars and cents for the Canadian public.
Robert and Janice Coleman
...and leave CBC Radio 2 as it is, especially Jurgen Gothe\'s Disc Drive
Katy Clark
The CBC Radio Orchestra has been such an integral part of Canadian culture and music for so many years, and Canada will have suffered a great loss if it is disbanded. Please reconsider!
Karen Price
My 10-yr-old son\'s favourite CBC shows are classical. Let\'s keep the opportunity for his generation to listen to our orchestra and expand their cultural experience.
Robb Hull
C. Jane Gartrell
Once it\'s gone, and you realize what you have done, it will be too late to get it back.
Brian ellis
Maryanne N. Rumancik
Please save the CBC orchestra and Radio 2. It allows those who cannot afford concert tickets and CD\'s, as well as those in rural areas to access classical music.
Sally Pengelley
Please save this aspect of Canaca\'s cultural heritage
Shane Andre
The CBC Orchestra is a Canadian institution of excellence; it hasn\'t let Canada down, don\'t allow Canada to let it down!
lil cumberbirch
Live music in all forms should be supported
Ranall Ingalls
What is proposed will greatly impoverish our Canadian cultural life. Please continue to support music and musicians who bring so much to expand our vision of what it means to be human.
Susan Sly
Please, it is important to save the CBC Orchestra.
Joe Rounds
Lorene Nickel
Sandra McGoldrick
Please don\'t disband the orchestra nor change CBC 2 any further! Pretty please!!
Ellen Hartle
I was sickened to hear how many classical programs are slated to be cut.
Michael Wolfe
Please continue to support classical music on Radio 2 as well!
Alexandra Barlow
Keep Classical MUSIC!
Jim Bee
Ian McFarland
Disbanding the orchestra is a totally wrongheaded move. Please do the right thing and restore classical music to its proper place on Radio 2.
Catherine Bell
I ONLY listen to the CBC and cannot believe that the CBC Radio Orchestra will not be funded in the future. The changes in programming as well is driving away loyal patrons. I ask you to reconsider your decision. Catherine Bell
Diana Fletcher
christine herron
denise hogg
Shame on you!
kelly goldsmith
john goldsmith
Dorothea Lovat Dickson
Deborah Milton
Don\'t mess with an institution that works - Canadians need this orchestra.
Evan Morrison
Don Halward
...and while you\'re at it, restore classical music programming to its former stellar state.
Wendy Simpson
The money spent on the orchestra is well and wisely spent. Taking that money and dividing it up into smaller projects will not improve CBC content.
Ann Harvey
Although I am not very musical myself, I have many friends who have for years relied on CBC to air classical music. As our national broadcaster it should serve the needs of the people.
Peggy Yang
Myrna Coates
The value of our society depends upon our having quality music.
Howard Meadows
CBC Orch. is a flagship gem! Currently 100,000 Venezuelan kids are in 150+ orchestras. Why not a Canada with MORE cherished youth in orchestras, CBC Orch. leading, thus far fewer juvenile facilities etc., saving us millions? Venezuela does it: 33 years.
Darleen Hodges
Jay Peters
Giovanni Senisi
Jeremy Ferguson
Jo-Anne Doherty
Donna Darvell
Dallas Hinton
The CBC was created as a unique Canadian institution, and its function is NOT to compete with commercial stations. Leave the orchestra alone!
Scott Campbell
david lisburn
Please stop dumbing down the CBC. There is plenty of ordinary radio stations out there, don\'t be just another pop station
Harty Podewils
The CBC Orchestra in my view has been a symbol of encouragement for young musicians and a piece of our culture and tradition. Please save the orchestra. There are plenty of programming choices elsewhere. Why not remain truly special.
Jennifer Moray
Dont Pave Paradise!!! YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOUVE GOT TILL ITS GONE!
Bonnie Hrabchuk
The CBC Orchestra is what makes Canada unique!
colin jung
Robert Campbell
The erosion of artistic and cultural appreciation and awareness will have ramifications far surpassing dollars and cents for the Canadian public.
Robert and Janice Coleman
...and leave CBC Radio 2 as it is, especially Jurgen Gothe\'s Disc Drive
Katy Clark
The CBC Radio Orchestra has been such an integral part of Canadian culture and music for so many years, and Canada will have suffered a great loss if it is disbanded. Please reconsider!
Karen Price
My 10-yr-old son\'s favourite CBC shows are classical. Let\'s keep the opportunity for his generation to listen to our orchestra and expand their cultural experience.
Robb Hull
C. Jane Gartrell
Once it\'s gone, and you realize what you have done, it will be too late to get it back.
Brian ellis
Maryanne N. Rumancik
Please save the CBC orchestra and Radio 2. It allows those who cannot afford concert tickets and CD\'s, as well as those in rural areas to access classical music.
Sally Pengelley
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