Betty Webster: HPO’s First Executive Director
Many of our patrons and musicians cite in-school orchestra performances as what first sparked their interest in music. If you’ve ever enjoyed an HPO educational event for young people, the person to…
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A Brief History of Canadian Brass and the HPO
Read MoreIn their 50-year history, Canadian Brass has set the standard for brass groups. …
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Larry and Marnie Paikin
Read MoreLarry and Marnie Paikin have been avid supporters of the Canadian Brass throughout the ensemble’s career. The Paikins have also been instrumental in establishing the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestr…
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Gordon Bullock and the Orchestra that Almost Wasn’t
Read MoreAfter many years of artistic and organizational growth through the 60s, 70s and 80s, the 1990s proved to be a challenging decade for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. …
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A Brief History of the HPO Women’s Committee
Read MoreThe HPO Women’s Committee served as the fundraising, outreach and promotional backbone of the orchestra for decades. …