Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Team Members September 30, 2021

    Mary Jay

    Mary has been a member of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra for over 30 years. She is a member of the Stratford Festival Orchestra, playing musicals, fanfares, recorded music for live plays, and, th…

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    Michael Fedyshyn

    Michael Fedyshyn has held the position of Principal Trumpet of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra since 2007. Prior to joining as second trumpet, he held the position of Principal Trumpet of the Thun…

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    Jessie Brooks

    Jessie has held the position of Principal Horn of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra as well as Principal Horn of the National Ballet of Canada since 2017. She received her Bachelor of Music degree f…

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    Melanie Eyers

    A native of Comox, British Columbia, Melanie Eyers studied with the late Paul Buttemer before moving to Toronto.  She completed studies in Bassoon Performance at the University of Toronto and the…

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    Eric Hall

    Eric Hall has played Principal Bassoon in the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra for 17 years. Additionally, he holds the Principal Bassoon position at the Canadian Opera Company and the Grant Park Orche…

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    Michele Verheul

    Clarinetist Michele Verheul has played with the Hamilton Philharmonic since 1999. Earning her Masters of Music through the Eastman School of Music, Michele studied with clarinetists Stanley Hasty and …

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