Anne-Marie Robinson

I don't consider that an apology. It's not taking responsibility.

I don't consider that an apology. It's not taking responsibility.

This is World Report. Good morning, it is Monday, May 9th from CBC News.

This is World Report. Good morning, it is Monday, May 9th from CBC News.

The allegations date back to the 1970s and 80s. Those coming forward say their cases were either missed or minimized.

The allegations date back to the 1970s and 80s. Those coming forward say their cases were either missed or minimized.

The Markham High School Band, more than 35 years ago.

The Markham High School Band, more than 35 years ago.

Ali flips the cassette case over in her hands. They made copies for students. Allie played trumpet in that band. In grade 11, her strawberry blonde hair was permed. She had fair skin and freckles, often wore a baggy jean jacket. But this event was formal. The performers wore white shirts under navy blazers. The music teacher sported a tuxedo. I've seen the photos.

Ali flips the cassette case over in her hands. They made copies for students. Allie played trumpet in that band. In grade 11, her strawberry blonde hair was permed. She had fair skin and freckles, often wore a baggy jean jacket. But this event was formal. The performers wore white shirts under navy blazers. The music teacher sported a tuxedo. I've seen the photos.

This was the music teacher's swan song. He was leaving the school.

This was the music teacher's swan song. He was leaving the school.

It's been more than three decades. It will never be over for Ali. That concert was a pinnacle moment. He was leaving Markham High because of Ali.

It's been more than three decades. It will never be over for Ali. That concert was a pinnacle moment. He was leaving Markham High because of Ali.

So after you reported him, he didn't have to leave the school or anything. He got a big farewell. Yeah. Right, yeah, he finished out the school year and... And went on. To another band. At another school. The band teacher. I'm Julie Ireton. This is season two of The Band Played On. In 1987, Ali blew the whistle. She was shunned and shamed. He made me feel terrible. that he was leaving the school.

So after you reported him, he didn't have to leave the school or anything. He got a big farewell. Yeah. Right, yeah, he finished out the school year and... And went on. To another band. At another school. The band teacher. I'm Julie Ireton. This is season two of The Band Played On. In 1987, Ali blew the whistle. She was shunned and shamed. He made me feel terrible. that he was leaving the school.

What was he going to tell his wife? The complaint came five years after Jackie Short reported the band leader's bad behavior to an administrator. Nothing was done. By 1987, the music teacher had already worked at three different schools. He would go on to move schools four more times before he left teaching. These ladies all reported him, but he kept teaching.

What was he going to tell his wife? The complaint came five years after Jackie Short reported the band leader's bad behavior to an administrator. Nothing was done. By 1987, the music teacher had already worked at three different schools. He would go on to move schools four more times before he left teaching. These ladies all reported him, but he kept teaching.

Now, decades on, survivors are getting together for an inaugural meeting.

Now, decades on, survivors are getting together for an inaugural meeting.