HPYO Faculty
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David Willms
Music Director
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Megan Benjafield
General Manager
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
For more than half a century, the HPYO has had a significant impact on the region’s young musicians.
The Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra consists musicians ranging in age from 12 to 24. These musicians are divided into two ensembles, the Concert Orchestra, for intermediate players who are new to orchestral playing, and the Philharmonic Orchestra, for advanced players with orchestral experience. Admission is by audition. In addition to rehearsing challenging orchestral repertoire, musicians receive regular coaching and mentoring from the professional musicians of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.
The HPYO presents three concerts per season, with each full-length performance featuring different orchestral repertoire. Every December, HPYO musicians also perform side-by-side with the HPO and a guest conductor on stage at FirstOntario Concert Hall. This exciting collaboration highlights the mentorship our young musicians receive from professional HPO musicians. HPYO members may also perform in various outreach concerts as opportunities arise.
Music Director
General Manager