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Composing a piece of music is much more effort than a lot of people give credit for, but it’s extremely rewarding. HPO Composer-in-Residence, Abigail Richard-Schulte knows this. Her most recent pie…

Contemporary music isn’t just new music. It’s music that is unrestricted and creative. The exploration and initiation of creating music in a way that encompasses cultural and personal ideolo…

In the 1940s and ‘50s, Canadian composers recognized a need for the creation, promotion and organization of Canadian music. From that, the Canadian League of Composers, the Canada Council for the …

By HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte Today’s “contemporary classical” or “new” music can be anything, a result of hundreds of years of change in music composition. For muc…

Ashley Tao is one of our most active members on the HPO’s Volunteer Roster. When she’s not working on her PhD in medical physics, Ashley plays the flute in the Dundas Concert Band and Royal Ham…

Whether you’re new to orchestral music or an experienced listener, we think it’s interesting to hear how orchestral music has evolved over time. Enjoy this fast and friendly guide to the B…