Community choirs are often described as inclusive spaces, but many arts organisations still struggle to demonstrate that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions are genuinely present, welcome, and able to belong on equal terms. This case study uses [READ MORE]
The Benefits of Joining a Community Choir : What the Evidence Shows About Mental Health, Loneliness and Belonging Joining a community choir is associated with measurable improvements in mood, confidence, social connection and stress, according to both peer-reviewed research and [READ MORE]
This year’s annual People’s Show Choir and Orchestra tour has been named ‘the best yet’ after a thrilling trip to Poland. Community singers and musicians taking part spoke of making new friends and treasured memories on the adventure to Gdansk. [READ MORE]
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]
Becoming part of The People’s Orchestra (TPO) offers a variety of new experiences for members, but amateur student pianist Elliot Atkinson was left more staggered than most. The 21-year-old journalism and media student at Worcester University joined TPO in February [READ MORE]
As one of The People’s Show Choir (TPSC) leaders, Liz Read seems more familiar with family-friendly musical numbers but her alter ego is banging out goth rock anthems at the weekend. Talented musician Liz spends much of term time conducting [READ MORE]
