Hamiton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
(Music, Orchestra/Symphony Orchestra)
The HPYO provides an opportunity for young musicians from Hamilton and area, to develop their skills and share their knowledge of music with the community, through the performance of music.
(Music, Orchestra/Symphony Orchestra)
Founded in 1965 by Glenn Mallory, the HPYO has enjoyed a close partnership with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestrafor over 45 years. The youth orchestra is coached by an enthusiastic faculty of Hamilton Philharmonic musicians.
The orchestra is comprised of young musicians aged 14 to 23 from Hamilton and surrounding communities. They come from all areas in the region, and from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Our musical director & conductor Paul McCulloch is an HPYO alumnus who holds degrees from McGill and U of T in cello performance and orchestral conducting. He has also studied conducting in Italy with the Institut Musical de Provence-Aubagne and the Accadmia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy.
