The Peoples Orchestra | Commonwealth Community Orchestra and Choir

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

for instrumentalists and vocalists from across the commonwealth

We have lots of ways that you can get involved in our Commonwealth Community Orchestra and Choir. Our main event will be a gala concert, on 24th July, as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Festival in Birmingham.

The Commonwealth Community Orchestra and Choir is made up of talented musicians from the UK and countries that form part of the Commonwealth. As a guide, the orchestra is recommended for musicians who are of a grade 7+ standard, although you’re welcome to get in touch if you would like some advice regarding participation standard.

Spaces are limited. Preference will be given to musicians from outside the UK.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please select from the following four options

OPTION 1

For all instrumentalists based in Birmingham and the surrounding areas

You can join in rehearsals for our events that are happening now with The Peoples Orchestra. The orchestra rehearses weekly on Sunday evenings, from 4.00-7.00pm, at Trefoil House in Birmingham City Centre. Saxophones are welcome!

If you’d like to know more about The People’s Orchestra, you can get in touch with us at hello@thepeoplesorchestra.com

OPTION 2

For all vocalists based in Birmingham and the surrounding areas

The People’s Show Choirs are now rehearsing at various locations throughout the UK for our Commonwealth-themed event. To find the closest show choir to you, please click ‘The People’s Show Choirs’ link at the very top of the page. We accept a range of abilities and no previous singing experience is required!

if you are unable to attend an in-person choir rehearsal, we also offer an online hybrid session via Zoom on Monday evenings with our Halesowen Show Choir.

For more information about The People’s Show Choirs, you can contact us at hello@thepeoplesshowchoir.com

OPTION 3

For all musicians from Commonwealth countries, including those now based in the UK

You can join our Commonwealth Community Orchestra and Choir via the Curiosity strand of our Commonwealth Community Music Initiative (CCMI). Please make sure that you state your country of origin on the application form; we will get back to you on the status of your application shortly after your form is submitted.

You can find all the details you need here.

OPTION 4

For all UK-based musicians who are not local to Birmingham and are unable to make rehearsals with The People’s Orchestra or The People’s Show Choirs

Limited spaces will be made available through our Curiosity strand of our CCMI Project. Successful applicants will be notified by 1st June 2022.