The CBC should reconsider the closure of the CBC Radio Orchestra, according to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
The 32-page report is worded gently, as the Committee acknowledges that the CBC has journalistic, creative, and programming independence. In other words, the government can’t tell the CBC what to do, only “suggest” it.
The report contains 9 recommendation/conclusions:”The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage…”
- reaffirms its recommendation that the Government of Canada commit to stable, multi-year funding for CBC/Radio-Canada, indexed to the cost of living. Funding should be for a period of not less than seven years and be established by means of a proposed memorandum of understanding.
- recognizes that under the Broadcasting Act, 1991, CBC/Radio-Canada enjoys journalistic, creative, and programming independence.
- is encouraged that CBC/Radio-Canada has reaffirmed its commitment that classical music will continue to have a central place in CBC Radio 2 programming.
- is encouraged that CBC/Radio-Canada has reaffirmed the development of other genres of music in order to reflect the diversity of Canada.
- concludes that CBC/Radio Canada should explore creative ways to acquire a third over-the-air CBC/Radio-Canada network to allow greater opportunities to better focus the broadcast of all genres of Canadian music, including classical, jazz, folk, world, and roots music.
- is convinced that CBC/Radio-Canada’s stated commitment to the continuation of classical music as a central part of CBC radio programming is intricately linked with the continuation of the CBC Radio Orchestra as a vehicle for emerging Canadian talent.
- recognizes with appreciation the long and illustrious history of the CBC Radio Orchestra and its role in the promotion of Canadian classical music and the development of Canadian composers, musicians and conductors. The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage further recognizes the specific contribution of the CBC Radio Orchestra to the cultural life of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia where it has been based.
- notes the particular role of a radio orchestra and, while not directing any specific outcome or action, concludes that the board of directors of CBC/Radio-Canada and CBC/Radio-Canada management should review the decision to disband the CBC Radio Orchestra.
- is convinced that meaningful consultation with Canadians, musicians, music organizations, and communities representing various musical genres would improve CBC’s decision making with regard to changes in radio programming.
- concludes that the cancellation of the young composers and young performers competitions has negatively impacted the ability of young emerging Canadian classical musicians and composers from showcasing their music to the public.
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“is convinced that meaningful consultation with Canadians…..would improve CBC’s decision making with regard to changes in radio programming. ”
Spot on.
But not enough. The programming director should be replaced. The current one has caused too much trouble and clearly doesn’t have the right instincts.
Disband the CBC Radio Orchestra and at the same time usher in Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.
Rob Radio - add more crap to TV.
Another case of the Mother Corpse showing favourtism to the idiot child.
I read the report.
I laughed so much when I read in the report that people suggested the CBC should be made to explain why comments on its CBC Radio 2 blog are being censored! It’s so true.
At least comments on this blog are more free
Jeanette…to be fair to the CBC, they are taking off existing american programs and replacing them with Jeapardy and Wheel..
Arrested Development and Frasier will be gone, so the overall level of american programming won’t change.
Pricier now, though, if the comments on other blogs linking their price tag to the HNiC theme issue are on the mark.
How long did it take to negotiate the Wheel/Jeopardy deal, anyway? I’m trying to get a sense of the history of these developments.
iNudes: as per your quote: “…to be fair to the CBC, they are taking off existing american programs and replacing them with Jeapardy and Wheel..”
It used to be the mandate of the CBC to produce Canadian programs, not to replace American programming with other American programming. They could have replaced Frasier and Arrested Development with old CBC programs that they own the rights to - and at no additional cost.
There are a couple of generations that have never seen programming from CBC’s early years. It’s a shame.