After teaching her daughter the French Horn, Andy Sandham approached Sarah Marshall with a brand-new initiative. He had deep concerns about a rise in talented musicians having to give up their instrument because of a lack of opportunities to [READ MORE]
One of Chris Weber’s earliest musical memories is being held as a child in his mother’s arms as she sings and his dad leads the choir. It’s a special family legacy that has sparked a life-long passion for music. Chris [READ MORE]
Using music to bring about positive social change, The People’s Orchestra(TPO) is a very special charity. Our work stretches far and wide with volunteers, events, development programmes and support networks that work together like a finely-crafted concerto. Here’s a breakdown [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]
The People’s Orchestra(TPO) is far more than a community music group with many strings to its bow. Although music is at its heart, its vital projects span from helping people back into work to reducing loneliness and isolation. In fact, [READ MORE]
In recognition of our community engagement and support efforts during the national lockdowns as well as hosting socially-distanced performances throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we were notified that we were to receive the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - the [READ MORE]
