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  • Julian Powell wearing a black shirt and glasses.

    TPO conductor’s fond farewell on role that ‘made difference to people’s lives’

    Conductor Julian Powell has been a leading light for The People’s Orchestra (TPO) family and looks back on fond memories as he bids farewell to the music charity. He also gives top tips for whoever takes on the meaningful role [READ MORE]

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  • Passionate Rusty Player’s Orchestra provide ‘sunshine’ in stormy weather performance

    Through rain or shine, the hardy Rusty Player's Orchestra members play on - as they proved during stormy weather at a tempestuous outdoor gig. Black Country and South Birmingham Rusty Players came together to perform at Walsall Arboretum on Sunday [READ MORE]

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  • New mass concerts at prestigious venues announced in run-up to Christmas

    Members of The People’s Orchestra(TPO) and The People's Show Choir are set to perform at prestigious venues in a series of pre-Christmas concerts. The new line-up of mass events includes the iconic Symphony Hall and the state-of-the-art Elgar Concert Hall [READ MORE]

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  • Mum’s music passion reignited by Rusty Players

    Despite playing the recorder for 40 years, mum Morrigan Mason found herself on a hiatus when she was restricted from signing up for many community orchestras - until she discovered The Rusty Player’s Orchestra. Picking up her favourite instrument once [READ MORE]

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  • Carmarthen’s Rusty Players orchestra lands award-winning conductor with message for all musicians

    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]

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  • How Did The Rusty Players Orchestra Begin?

    The Rusty Player's Orchestra was a spark of an idea that has caught fire over the past five years. Set up to reignite musical passion in those who hadn’t picked up an instrument in a while, it started out [READ MORE]

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