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The foremost student-based symphony orchestra in the greater Hamilton region. The orchestra is comprised of young people aged 22 and under.

Founded by Glenn Mallory in 1965, the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra has given the joy and discipline of orchestral music to hundreds of young people, and has delighted the thousands for whom they have played. Graduates of the orchestra are involved in professional and community orchestras across Canada, in the United States and in Europe. Even those who have not followed a musical career remain enriched by a musical and social experience that offers continuing pleasure as adults. After a successful audition, each young musician must make a year long commitment to regular rehearsals and performances. Private study is strongly encouraged. The orchestra performs not only the standard symphonic repertoire, but also contemporary works. In addition to performing regular local concerts, the orchestra has performed as far afield as Banff, Moosonee, Carnegie Hall, New York, Huntsville, Alabama and Northampton, England.

08/19/2026

Kinda chic to go see Hamilton Phil Youth Orchestra

On August 20th, 2026 at 6:30PM at McMaster’s L.R. Wilson Hall, join Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s “Tune Up!” Summer Intensive Program participants for a stunning evening performance! 🎶

Then, on August 21st at 3:00PM, the HPYO’s “Tune Up!” Summer Leadership Program participants will be performing at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market. Join us for an afternoon chamber music concert featuring small ensembles and a small chamber orchestra 🎇

👉️ For all the details, visit the link in our bio

😍 Did you see... we’re in The Spec! 📰 Thanks to The Hamilton Spectator and Contributing Columnist, Leonard Turnevicius, for doing a feature on Tune Up! Read it now at the link in our bio

Hamilton Farmers' Market

04/30/2025

Join us as we celebrate 60 years of youth music making!

HPO.org/event/hpyo-alumi-concert

12/01/2024

And the gig!!! Congratulations to our small but mighty string section!

11/30/2024

Sound check for tonight’s Sean Jones Holiday Soul. It’s an exciting first chance to look behind the scenes for many of our young players.
There are still tickets available!

09/14/2024

Beautiful first day back, and the orchestra was so lucky to have our new HPO Music Director, James Kahane in rehearsal.

11/09/2023

Our and Brass Quintet has a holiday performance coming up at CF Lime Ridge's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Join us for this occasion from 5:30pm to 6:30pm next Thursday, November 16 at Entrance 1 between Eddie Bauer and Old Navy 🎄🎺🎅

10/07/2023

Term 1 is off to a great start 🎉

Last weekend, our musicians were hard at work in sectionals with HPO coaches!

We are now starting to take video auditions for Term 2! Get the details at hpo.org/hpyo 🎻

09/24/2023

📢Calling all book lovers - our friends at Hamilton Out Of The Cold have a FANTASTIC event coming up for you!

On September 30, join them for a Pop-Up Book Sale Fundraiser to help support costs for their upcoming 2023-24 Season.

Please come out and contribute to this important cause by building up your book shelf📚

Learn more: https://hamiltonoutofthecold.ca/

ABOUT HAMILTON OUT OF THE COLD: "Our mission is to provide hot, nutritious meals for those in need in the Hamilton community. Served with dignity and compassion, HOOTC is a volunteer-based, low-barrier program sustained by donations of both money and food from foundations, local groups, businesses and individuals.”
Hamilton Out of the Cold Program

09/20/2023

Our HPYO Fall term has begun🎉

We'd like to extend a big, warm WELCOME to all of our first-time players, and a WELCOME BACK to all those returning! Thank you for joining us this term - we can't wait to make music together🎵

Here are a few shots of our first rehearsal last Saturday with HPYO Music Director David Willms, courtesy of our Music Education and HPYO Manager Megan Benjafield!

09/01/2023

Throwback to last week’s HPYO Summer Intensive, Tune Up 🎵

A fantastic group of young players joined us and put on a wonderful final concert after just four days of rehearsals. They made amazing progress and new friends along the way!

Here are some of the highlights from the concert with HPYO Music Director David Willms and workshops with HPO musicians throughout the week.

The first HPYO Term 1 rehearsal is on September 16. Who’s joining us this Fall? Let us know in the comments!

Address

10 MacNab Street South
Hamilton, ON
L8P4Y3

Telephone

+19055261677

Website

http://hpyo.com/

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