FAQs

Probably not—and that's exactly the point. No two journeys are identical. Some people make friends straight away, others gradually grow in confidence over time. Some join to perform, while others simply enjoy making music each week. Every story is different [READ MORE]

Yes. Every story is based on real people and real experiences. Some are told in members' own words, while others are written following interviews and conversations to capture their journey as accurately and authentically as possible.

Every person joins us for their own reasons and has their own unique journey. By sharing these stories, we hope to give an honest picture of what it's really like to be part of our community. They're not scripts or [READ MORE]

From the moment you arrive, our aim is to help you feel welcomed, supported and part of the orchestra. When you get to the venue, a member of our instrumental team will greet you, help you get checked in, provide [READ MORE]

Not at all. In fact, many of our members originally joined The People’s Orchestra by themselves. Starting something new can feel intimidating, especially if you don’t know anybody yet, but new members are regularly welcomed into the orchestra by our [READ MORE]

Yes — rehearsals at Trefoil House are very easy to reach by public transport from across Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond. Trefoil House is just a 5-minute walk from Birmingham New Street station and around 10 minutes from Birmingham [READ MORE]