Behind the Scenes

Everyone deserves to arrive at a rehearsal or concert knowing that they can get in, get around, and enjoy performing without stress. At The People’s Orchestra and TPSC, we’re working hard to make that experience a reality for every member [READ MORE]

With the lights down low and the atmospheric jazzy strums of The People’s Big Band, the latest studio recording by The People’s Orchestra (TPO) family proved to be its most ethereal yet. Within the well-equipped halls of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire [READ MORE]

Becoming part of The People’s Orchestra (TPO) offers a variety of new experiences for members, but amateur student pianist Elliot Atkinson was left more staggered than most. The 21-year-old journalism and media student at Worcester University joined TPO in February [READ MORE]

Recording music live is an opportunity many musicians dream about but that became a reality for The People’s Orchestra (TPO) members. In another unique members’ event, musicians experienced exactly what it was like to do a live recording session for [READ MORE]

It’s hard to find stranger things on The People’s Big Band performance calendar than its regular collaboration with MCM Birmingham Comic Con. Yet this exciting long-standing link-up has allowed TPO’s musicians to go boldly where not many other players have [READ MORE]

We’re so excited to share all the new music we’ll be working on together this term. There’s nothing quite like starting fresh with a brand-new set of music to inspire us, and this term’s selection is full of songs that [READ MORE]