Archive for September, 2009

Fantastic review of NBO’s September concert

2009/09/29
By Rob Gloor
Fantastic review of NBO’s September concert

At the National Broadcast Orchestra’s first live concert on Salt Spring Island,  the musicians delivered an extremely fine performance and the audience just didn’t want the evening to end.  We’re proud to share the following review from the Gulf Islands Driftwood (with our thanks to editor Gail Sjuberg).  The writer is Salt Spring Island...
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Jens Lindemann, trumpet soloist extraordinaire!

2009/09/22
By Rob Gloor
Jens Lindemann, trumpet soloist extraordinaire!

When Jens Lindemann comes to town, everyone hears about it.  That’s partly because he’s known as one of the greatest trumpet players in the world today, and partly because he’s just such a fun guy that everyone wants to hang out with him.  In any case, musicians and audiences alike look forward to seeing...
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NBO in the media

2009/09/21
By Rob Gloor
NBO in the media

The National Broadcast Orchestra announced its first projects on September 15 at a media event in the Chan Centre’s Telus Studio Theatre.  Here are some of the links to the stories that resulted from our announcement: CBC:  Broadcast orchestra revived in B.C. Vancouver Sun:  Cue the National Broadcast Orchestra Globe and Mail:  CBC players...
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Thank you, Salt Spring Island!

2009/09/21
By Rob Gloor
Thank you, Salt Spring Island!

What a debut!  The National Broadcast Orchestra performed its inaugural live concert this week at the ArtSpring Theatre on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC.  We are proud to have launched our new company in this very special place just a few hours away from our Vancouver home.  The people of Salt Spring Island were...
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NBO Announces Inaugural Projects

2009/09/15
By Rob Gloor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Rob Gloor, Executive Director September 15, 2009 12:30 p.m. Office  (604) 822-4962     Mobile  (778) 668-8963 Email  rob.gloor@broadcastorchestra.ca Today, the National Broadcast Orchestra announced details of its first projects since the company was formed to replace the disbanded CBC Radio Orchestra. The new orchestra performed a short program for invited guests...
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Press Conference Notice

2009/09/11
By Rob Gloor

TO: Editors, Producers, Photographers and Reporters FROM: National Broadcast Orchestra SUBJECT: Press Conference announcing projects of the newly formed National Broadcast Orchestra (formerly CBC Radio Orchestra) Exclusive opportunity to record and film the orchestra in performance. WHEN: 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009 WHERE: Telus Studio Theatre Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at...
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