HPYO

#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!

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. ericwhitacre.com/blog/october-2

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! youtu.be/WOAGAZIsieQ

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.

It's wacky music Wednesday! The force is strong with these LEGO Droids. youtu.be/GVB35pSBA_Q

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.

I have a reed that never physically makes contact with the musician playing me. I’m also from the Medieval period. What am I?

Happy Birthday this week to Canadian pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin. Check out this video of one of his most creative compositions youtu.be/2WgVEFId0g4

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!

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 hpo.org/concert/snowma… as this concert sells out quickly!

We hope you all chose to take your instruments with you on vacation this summer, just maybe not in the water.

Are you practicing your scales? Auditions are coming up quickly! Complete your audition form at hpyo.org/auditions and return it via email to info@hpyo.org by September 7.

The HPYO is delighted to welcome Andrew Chan as Harp soloist on our season-opening concert November 23. Learn all about Andrew here: ow.ly/Tk0l50vD6ZM

Despite its popularity, saxophone is rarely seen in the orchestra. WHY?! youtu.be/BsfPS7pXg1E

This piano is not for musicians who are afraid of heights! ow.ly/uth850vD6Ty

Join the @H_P_O String Quartet at the Barton Branch of the Hamilton Public Library on August 15 at 2:30pm.

Wacky Wednesday! Half violin half…synthesizer?! youtu.be/MUdWeBYe3GY

Thank goodness this doesn’t really happen! Auditions are approaching quickly on September 14. Register @ hpyo.com/auditions or contact Courtney @ cprizrenac@gmail.com

Don’t miss the incredible Mendelssohn Octet at the Toronto Summer Music Festival! August 2 @ U of T’s Walter Hall. torontosummermusic.com/event/mendelss…

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.