I imagine that the CBC Orchestra musicians don't get paid particularly well. And the expense to the government (via the CBC) is negligible compared to Hockey Night In Canada, or even the Beijing Olympic coverage. But whatever, the CBC can do what it wants and disband the Orchestra, thinking it's out of date and unimportant. Personally I say keep the Orchestra, if only for my benefit. I get tired of listening to Nickleback, 50 Cent, and Britney all day.