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We Are One Release

Music recordings are saved We Are One released ahead of the Commonwealth Games Music recordings are saved after their van and recording equipment were stolen from local orchestra After a…

TPO GOES TO MONTREAL A cANADIAN EXCHANGE TRIP This year saw the second instalment of our exchange with Orchestre Philharmonia Mundi de Montréal (OPMM). Last summer, we had a fantastic time hosting our…

Interview: John Koutselinis, Composer

TPO Does Tolkien An International Audience If you felt as though there was magic and mystery in the air around Birmingham at the start of August, you may not have…

TPO Does Tolkien: An International Audience

Commonwealth Games “Opportunity” Commission An Interview with ‘We Are One’ Composer John Koutselinis The People’s Orchestra is delighted to announce that we have won Orchestra Of The Year at Corporate…

The People’s Orchestra Wins Orchestra Of The Year At Prestige Awards

CENTRAL ENGLAND AWARD The People’s Orchestra Wins Orchestra Of The Year At Prestige Awards July 2022 marks the Commonwealth Games, and The People’s Orchestra has been looking at how to…

Royal Approval for Midlands Charity

QUEENS AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE MBE FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS The People’s Orchestra in Sandwell has been honoured today with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, in recognition for its work with…

Commonwealth: Meet OPMM, Montreal

COMMONWEALTH INTERVIEW “THE SKY’S THE LIMIT!” – Meet Dean from L’Orchestre Philharmonia Mundi de Montreal Welcome to the start of an ongoing series of blog posts where we chat to…

Interview: Neavan Lobban, TPO Principle Conductor

RADIO INTERVIEW NEAVAN’S RADIO INTERVIEW Interview Transcript: John Fox, Radio Wm Interview with Neavan Lobban 25th September 2021 Host: Tonight, the People’s orchestra charity, based in West Brom, are putting…

Commonwealth: Meet Dakha’s Musicians

Meet The Commonwealth DHAKA’S STORY Welcome to the second in an ongoing series of blog posts where we speak to one ensemble who is taking part in the Commonwealth Community…

Commonwealth Games – a new composition (interview)

commonwealth games new composition AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN KOUTSELINIS New commission “We Are One” for Virtual Commonwealth Piece July 2022 marks the Commonwealth Games, and The People’s Orchestra has been…

ROYAL APPROVAL FOR OUR CHARITY

ROYAL APPROVAL FOR MIDLANDS CHARITY Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services The People’s Orchestra will receive the award crystal and certificate from the Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands, John Crabtree…