| National Broadcast Orchestra of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Short name | NBO |
| Former name | National Broadcast Orchestra |
| Founded | January 2009 |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario (previously Vancouver, British Columbia) |
The National Broadcast Orchestra was founded as a Canadian radio orchestra in Vancouver, British Columbia 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 sought to reach 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 began 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 Salt Spring 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]