Interview

One of Chris Weber’s earliest musical memories is being held as a child in his mother’s arms as she sings and his dad leads the choir. It’s a special family legacy that has sparked a life-long passion for music. Chris [READ MORE]

Elliot Mercer was a Birmingham University student when he was enticed into the world of The People’s Orchestra and Show Choirs. He started off conducting the newly formed Birmingham Show Choir and kept it up even during lockdowns, doing rehearsals [READ MORE]

Carmarthen’s community orchestra The Rusty Players has welcomed a new acclaimed conductor who is embracing musicians “from beginners to Grade 8”. Award-winning composer and arranger Alex McGee, who has written nearly 40 original compositions, started leading the The Rusty Player's [READ MORE]

Mariann Harris runs the Back to Work Programme for The People’s Orchestra(TPO) Charity helping some of the most vulnerable in society find work and feel supported. She explains some of the growing concerns she’s noticed with mental health and young [READ MORE]

The People’s Orchestra (TPO) members are being offered expertise in how to overcome stage fright and performance anxieties. Performance Mentor Amy Littlewood gives wellbeing support along with training to help members “give their best performance” in front of an audience. [READ MORE]

The People’s Orchestra (TPO) is far more than just creating music as it is playing an even more vital role in the community during the cost of living crisis. As a support network to improve lives in the Midlands and [READ MORE]