Community Orchestras

With the lights down low and the atmospheric jazzy strums of The People’s Big Band, the latest studio recording by The People’s Orchestra (TPO) family proved to be its most ethereal yet. Within the well-equipped halls of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire [READ MORE]

The People’s Orchestra (TPO) and Show Choirs (TPSC) have launched a concert like no other – putting the audience in complete “creative control” of the music. TPO's Orchestra Manager explains how it came about and what TPO hopes it will [READ MORE]

We’re throwing the spotlight on one of our violinists in The People’s Orchestra(TPO) today as she embarks on a year-long fundraising campaign to “give something back” to our charity wing. Anna McManus signed up to TPO just over two years [READ MORE]

2026 is a year brimming with excitement for The People’s Show Choir(TPSC) and The People’s Orchestra(TPO). With ground-breaking plans and new launches in the months ahead, here’s a glance at what the year holds for members of this musical community [READ MORE]

The cost of Christmas can mount up for many families but at The People’s Orchestra(TPO), we want everyone to be able to enjoy the festive joy that music can bring. Our musicians and singers across TPO including in The People’s [READ MORE]

Members of The People’s Orchestra and Show Choirs are braced for anything when it comes to their next piece of music. It can range from pop hits to movie favourites, but that became even more eclectic this year, venturing into [READ MORE]