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Hamilton's Youth Orchestra for our city's symphonic musicians aged 24 and under. https://t.co/6VIu8Bt0vX
Hamilton, ON
Joined August 2012
#TBT to last season’s potluck musician’s lunch. This is a great opportunity for HPYO musicians to celebrate a wonderful season together. We look forward to another potluck in Spring 2020!
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Our November concert celebrates the arrival of cooler weather with "October" by American Composer Eric Whitacre. It is always fascinating to hear from a composer directly. https://t.co/LMotUDtXJV
ericwhitacre.com
Back in the year 2000 (I think) I was commissioned by a consortium of thirty high school bands to write a 'grade 3' piece. Band pieces are graded from
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In our season opening concert the HPYO performs Marquez’s rollicking Congo del Fuego Nuevo, made famous by Gustavo Dudamel in this video. What a way to open the season!
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Are you an HPYO parent who would like to lend a hand? We’re always looking for help! Contact Courtney at cprizrenac@hpo.org to offer your time during rehearsals, concerts or Camp Day.
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It's wacky music Wednesday! The force is strong with these LEGO Droids.
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Congratulations to all of the musicians accepted to the HPYO for the 19-20 season! Our first rehearsal takes place Saturday, September 28 in Togo Salmon Hall at McMaster University.
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I have a reed that never physically makes contact with the musician playing me. I’m also from the Medieval period. What am I?
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Happy Birthday this week to Canadian pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin. Check out this video of one of his most creative compositions https://t.co/h10ZS3CI6a
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We’re thrilled to announce the dates of our 2020 national conference, to be held in Hamilton, Ontario in collaboration with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra - @H_P_O. Circle May 20th-22nd, 2020 in your calendars now!
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Although December is a bit far away, a reminder that the HPYO Philharmonic Orchestra joins the HPO and the Hamilton Children’s Choir for a Side-By-Side concert on Saturday December 21, 2019. Purchase your tickets at https://t.co/q8C7asGeUt as this concert sells out quickly!
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We hope you all chose to take your instruments with you on vacation this summer, just maybe not in the water.
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Are you practicing your scales? Auditions are coming up quickly! Complete your audition form at https://t.co/gCcyxwqBjy and return it via email to info@hpyo.org by September 7.
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The HPYO is delighted to welcome Andrew Chan as Harp soloist on our season-opening concert November 23. Learn all about Andrew here: https://t.co/2DBuplEVXQ
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Despite its popularity, saxophone is rarely seen in the orchestra. WHY?!
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This piano is not for musicians who are afraid of heights! https://t.co/RQQx7ZRyKb
classicfm.com
This is probably the largest concert grand piano in the world, and you have to climb a steep flight of stairs to play it. Here’s what its inventor has to say…
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Join the @H_P_O String Quartet at the Barton Branch of the Hamilton Public Library on August 15 at 2:30pm.
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Thank goodness this doesn’t really happen! Auditions are approaching quickly on September 14. Register @ https://t.co/zPy9vAKbuE or contact Courtney @ cprizrenac@gmail.com
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Don’t miss the incredible Mendelssohn Octet at the Toronto Summer Music Festival! August 2 @ U of T’s Walter Hall.
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This summer the HPO is at the library! On August 2 at 3:30pm, join HPO Composer-In-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte at the Central Branch of the Hamilton Public Library to hear all about her music for The Hockey Sweater.
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