Our Story
How it all began
The journey of how The People’s Orchestra came to be, the milestones achieved along the way and looking to the future of our charity and its ensembles.
The People’s Orchestra Timeline
From humble beginnings with a five piece brass quintet busking on New Street, to a vast variety of ensembles performing across the UK; The People’s Orchestra has never been one to shy away from the challenge. Read on to discover more about our journey.
March 2012
Early 2012 – Humble Beginnings
After teaching her daughter the French Horn, Andy Sandham approached Sarah Marshall with a brand-new initiative. He had deep concerns about a rise in talented musicians having to give [READ MORE]
July 2018
2018 – Inside Out Concert
Inside Out Concert was held in the foyer of Symphony Hall in Birmingham where our conductor went missing! Or rather, they handed over the reins... to the audience! This [READ MORE]
March 2019
2019 – The People’s Show Choir launches!
Following the spirit of our orchestra name and providing access to the arts for all, The People's Orchestra Charity launched 'The People's Show Choir' - a community network of [READ MORE]
October 2021
2021 – Winning The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service!
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 [READ MORE]
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