Organisation News

When John Murray joined a People’s Show Choir, his nervousness at joining a new group was soon forgotten as he discovered something far more special. Now the singing session is his highlight of the week but he thinks many men [READ MORE]

Praise for how The People’s Orchestra(TPO) brings people together and offers access to musical talent has followed one of its latest mass concerts. Orchestra members joined People’s Show Choir singers for a joint Radio Times concert in historic Birmingham Town [READ MORE]

Elliot Mercer was a Birmingham University student when he was enticed into the world of The People’s Orchestra and Show Choirs. He started off conducting the newly formed Birmingham Show Choir and kept it up even during lockdowns, doing rehearsals [READ MORE]

Carmarthen’s community orchestra The Rusty Players has welcomed a new acclaimed conductor who is embracing musicians “from beginners to Grade 8”. Award-winning composer and arranger Alex McGee, who has written nearly 40 original compositions, started leading the The Rusty Player's [READ MORE]

The surging popularity of The People’s Show Choir is seeing people from all walks of life swell its ranks. Among them are busy mums seeking some ‘me time’ like Fiona Cross-Chowdhury. Fiona from London signed up for the Wimbledon People’s [READ MORE]

Mariann Harris runs the Back to Work Programme for The People’s Orchestra(TPO) Charity helping some of the most vulnerable in society find work and feel supported. She explains some of the growing concerns she’s noticed with mental health and young [READ MORE]