Schools and the HPO
The HPO is committed to providing high-quality music enrichment opportunities from professional musicians and educators. Our philosophy is to offer exposure to orchestral music and training as a vehicle for the personal development and growth of the young people in our community.
Music education has been proven to enhance cognitive development, language skills, and spatial-temporal abilities. Being a member of a youth music ensemble creates a sense of pride and accomplishment, allowing young people to be part of a larger community of musicians and developing a sense of teamwork and interdependence.
We are proud to offer various music education programs to public schools and the homeschool community. Whether it is at the concert hall or within your classroom, the HPO will work to address your classroom’s needs.
In our 2023-2024 season, the HPO launched its School Tour with the goal of bringing curriculum-linked musical performances to as many students in the Greater Hamilton Area as possible. We also expanded our Adopt a School Program to include both Elementary and Secondary Schools. The Adopt-A-School programs offers a full year of orchestral music opportunities to our participating schools.
