Our Story

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]

Amidst the beauty of Krakow’s Old Town, around 100 People’s Show Choir voices rang out and the smiles were unmissable. Singers from various Show Choirs came together for their first ever international tour and what they found was “incredible”. [READ MORE]

Following on from our Queen's Award win, The People's Orchestra and The People's Show Choir came together to celebrate the record a special piece commissioned by award-winning film composer, John Koutselinis, to celebrate the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July [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]