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A Message from our President
Ginny Dunlop has been the acting Executive Director for the HPYO since June of 2009 when our previous Executive Director retired from this position. A search committee was formed in the fall of 2009 and spent the last many months finding the best person to fill this position.
We are pleased to announce that Diana Weir is the new Executive Director for HPYO.
Diana is a resident of Hamilton, music lover, accomplished pianist, and a strong proponent for the value of community arts. Diana holds a Combined Honours BA in Music and Cultural studies from McMaster University, is experienced working with young people in schools and the community and a skilled arts administrator.
We look forward to an exciting year ahead as we grow together.
Lynn Hutchinson, President
Auditions
Membership in the Orchestra and Wind Ensemble is by audition only. The HPYO and Wind Ensemble is holding auditions Friday September 10th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm and Saturday September 11th from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for the 2010-2011 season.
Candidates for membership into the HPYO must be between the ages of 13 and 23; out of this range, is at the discretion of the conductor
All auditions for admission to the HPYO are based on the playing ability of the candidate. The purpose of the audition is to present the HPYO with the best available players each year. A position held the previous year does not necessarily guarantee a position in the following year.
The candidates for all instruments for the HPYO will be asked to play the following:
- Two contrasting pieces or the first movement of a concerto.
- All pieces played are the choice of the candidate.
- Play may be from memory, but this is not a requirement.
- No accompaniment is required
- Sight reading may be requested
| Orchestral Instruments | |||
| Violin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass |
| Bassoon | Trumpet | Trombone | Tuba |
| Euphonium | French Horn | Clarinet | Bass Clarinet |
| Oboe | Flute/Piccolo | Harp | Percussion |
| Wind Ensemble Instruments | |||
| Flute | Piccolo | Clarinet | Bass Clarinet |
| Alto Saxophone | Tenor Saxophone | Baritone Saxophone | Bassoon |
| Euphonium | French Horn | Trumpet | Trombone |
| Tuba | Percussion | ||
To book an audition: Phone: (905)869-HPYO or e-mail auditions@hpyo.com
Go to our Registration Page to see our fees and download our Registration Form.
Note: There is a non-refundable $20 audition fee paid at the audition