The People’s Orchestra

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]

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]

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]

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]

Quick-thinking members of The People’s Show Choir(TPSC) and The People’s Orchestra(TPO) were able to salvage plans for a free outdoor concert and rehearsal after the weather threatened to make it a washout. As part of preparations for their annual tour, [READ MORE]

Newport and Cardiff branches of The People’s Show Choir(TPSC) are hoping to inspire with their performance as they sing accompanied by The Rusty Players from Barry Island and Carmarthen for their next mass concert in the Welsh capital. One of [READ MORE]