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Thanks to all who helped us on the picket line during PBT’s performances of The Nutcracker in December:

• Fellow musicians, especially members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

• Members of other unions

• Friends of Live Music

• Student musicians and faculty of the High School for the Creative and Performing Arts  

 And most importantly, thanks to the members of the PBT audience who voiced their support of live music to the musicians on the picket lines.  We know you want live music to accompany the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.  Please let PBT know that YOU WANT AND DESERVE LIVE MUSIC AT THE BALLET!  Feedback from the ticket-buying audience is the strongest support the musicians can present to PBT in trying to get the orchestra restored for the rest of the 2005-06 season and beyond.

 Stayed tuned to this site for new information as it becomes available. 

The musicians of the PBT Orchestra have just spent a sad holiday season picketing in front of the Benedum Center instead of performing inside for the artists and patrons of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.   The words of encouragement spoken to the musicians, and the emails, calls and letters of support sent to this site and to the management of the PBT, have helped get us through a difficult time.  With ongoing support of the audience, we will continue to work to restore live music to PBT.

 DEMAND LIVE MUSIC AT PBT!  SUPPORT THE ORCHESTRA!  KEEP IT LIVE!