Hugh Hagood Hardy (February 26, 1937 – January 1, 1997) was a Canadian composer, pianist, and vibraphonist. He is best known for 1975 single, "The Homecoming," and for his soundtrack to the Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea films. February 26 is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A musician who plays the vibraphone, typically in the jazz idiom. ... Anne of Green Gables is a 1985 television film, based on the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. ... Anne of Avonlea is a book by Lucy Maud Montgomery , written in 1909. ...
In 1992, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means they desire a better country. ...
Hardy received a Juno as instrumental artist of 1976, and was given the Wm Harold Moon Award from BMI Canada (SOCAN) in 1977.
In 1976 Hardy began to appear in concerts across Canada either at the head of a small ensemble or as a soloist with symphony orchestras in programs of his best-known jingles and film music.
Hardy held positions on numerous boards such as the SOCAN Foundation; was honorary chairman of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1984; and was a UNICEF ambassador, among other charitable commitments.
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