National Ballet Orchestra of Canada

The National Ballet Orchestra (formerly 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]

National Ballet Orchestra of Canada
Short name	NBO
Former name	National Broadcast Orchestra
Founded	January 2009; 16 years ago (2009-01)
Location	Toronto, Ontario (previously Vancouver, British Columbia)

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] The orchestra has been affiliated with the National Ballet of Canada since the mid-2010s when it was renamed the National Ballet Orchestra and relocated to Toronto.^[10]