HPYO

Hamilton's Youth Orchestra for our city's symphonic musicians aged 24 and under.

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#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

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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!
https://t.co/rgEtVTZQXJ

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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 [email protected] 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. https://t.co/NqEu21jtrM

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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 [email protected] 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?!
https://t.co/aXcvrkELES

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This piano is not for musicians who are afraid of heights!
https://t.co/RQQx7ZRyKb

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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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Wacky Wednesday! Half violin half…synthesizer?! https://t.co/YuoPnwDClk

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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 @ [email protected]

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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. https://t.co/LefQifXDtH

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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.