Harmon in Space
Harmon the Hound is everybody's favourite canine astronaut. Exploring the universe in her spaceship, she's on a quest for musical knowledge with her witty sidekick computer Showdan. Will she learn all the instruments in the orchestra? And what instrument will she decide to play at her audition? Catch all the action from Harmon in Space by watching Season 1 and Season 2 on YouTube.
Season 1
Harmon the Hound is an inquisitive canine with an interest in learning about orchestral music. She's on a mission to discover the ins and outs of all the instruments in the orchestra. Watch Harmon in Space! Season 1 on YouTube to witness Harmon's musical space odyssey.
Season 2
Episode 1: The Piccolo
In the first episode of Season 2, Harmon is joined by her friends in the Kingston Symphony, including flautist Anne Palmer, for a little lesson on that dancing, highest-pitched of all the woodwind instruments — the piccolo.
Episode 2: The Alto Flute
In episode 2, Harmon is joined by her friend in the Kingston Symphony, flautist Amelia Lyon, for a lesson on a particular kind of flute characterized by its rich, mellow tone in the lower portion of its range - the alto flute.
Episode 3: The English Horn
In this third episode of Season 2, Harmon is once again joined by her friends in the Kingston Symphony, including Melissa Scott, the Kingston Symphony's Principal Oboe.
Episode 4: The E-Flat Clarinet
In this fourth episode of Season 2, Harmon is joined by Carina Canonico, the Kingston Symphony's Principal Clarinet.
Episode 5: The Contrabassoon
In this fifth episode of Season 2, Harmon is joined by bassoonist Aviner Hartwick to learn about the very deep-sounding woodwind instrument, the contrabassoon.
Episode 6: The Glockenspiel
In this sixth episode of Season 2, Harmon is joined by Andrew Harris, the Kingston Symphony's Principal Timpani.
Episode 7: The Percussion Section
In this seventh episode of Season 2, Harmon is joined by Andrew Harris, the Kingston Symphony's Principal Timpani to discuss a number of instruments featured in the percussion section.
Episode 8: The Harp
In this eighth episode of Season 2, Harmon is joined by harpist extraordinaire Kristan Toczko (@harpistKT ) to discuss that most heavenly of orchestral instruments: the harp.
Episode 9: The Celesta/Bass Clarinet
In this ninth episode of Season 2, Harmon is joined by Clare Marion and David Gazaille for a lesson on the celesta and the bass clarinet.
Episode 10: Harmon's Choice
The finale of Season 2 sees Harmon arrive at Ripieno III for the big audition. With so many instruments featured throughout her journey, which one will Harmon play? The Kingston Symphony makes an appearance to inspire Harmon with an orchestral extravaganza.
See Harmon live in "Harmon Returns"
On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at The Isabel, everyone’s favourite canine cosmonaut Harmon the Hound returns to the stage with your Kingston Symphony! Harmon is emBARKing on another space adventure to the musical planet Ripieno III. She will learn all about new instruments in the orchestra, as they are performed live on stage by the Kingston Symphony. What instrument will Harmon decide to play for her audition? Make no BONES about it. Bring your family and friends to this amazing concert to find out.
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