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Ashley Tao is one of our most active members on the HPO’s Volunteer Roster. When she’s not working on her PhD in medical physics, Ashley plays the flute in the Dundas Concert Band and Royal Ham…

Whether you’re new to orchestral music or an experienced listener, we think it’s interesting to hear how orchestral music has evolved over time. Enjoy this fast and friendly guide to the B…

As one of film’s most popular genres, science fiction has given us many memorable tunes. While you’re likely to recognize the music at this Saturday’s Sci-Fi Spectacular concert, t…

Think of a classic movie score. We’ll give you a minute. What was the first one that came to mind? Could it be the famous tune from Raiders of the Lost Ark, invoking images of rough and tumble, griz…

Movies and music have always gone together. Before there were voices in film, music was used to enhance the movie and today you can rarely sit through a modern movie without  hearing a piece of class…

What is chamber music? Traditionally, it is a form of classical music that is composed for small groups of instruments, normally three to four players. The idea was that the ensemble could fit in a pa…