Skip to content
FREE TRIAL
JOIN US
Log In
  • PLAY OR SING
    • THE PEOPLE’S ORCHESTRA
    • CERDDORFA’R BOBL
    • THE PEOPLE’S SHOW CHOIRS
      • FIND YOUR CHOIR
    • THE PEOPLE’S BIG BAND
    • BOOK 2 FREE SESSIONS
  • WHAT’S ON
    • PAST EVENTS
    • GALLERY
  • OUR IMPACT
    • SOCIAL PRESCRIBING
    • COMMUNITY GRANTS
The People's Orchestra Logo
  • Home
  • Sign Up for 2 Weeks Free Trial
  • Become a Member
  • The People’s Orchestras
    • The People’s Orchestra
    • The People’s Orchestra – Carmathern
  • Cerddorfar Bobl
  • The People’s Show Choir
  • The People’s Big Band
  • Events and More
  • Member Login
  • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • My account
  • SUPPORT US
    • DONATE
    • THE TPO LOTTERY
  • OUR STORIES
    • REAL STORIES
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB
    • PODCAST
    • OUR NEWS
  • ABOUT
    • OUR STORY
    • WHO WE ARE
    • JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
      • MEMBERSHIP & AUDIENCE GROWTH MANAGER VACANCY
      • BECOME A CHOIR LEADER
    • CONTACT US

Young Adults

  • Elliot Atkinson playing a Steinway piano at the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre

    Student Pianist’s First Steinway Recording with The People’s Orchestra

    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]

    Event Details
  • A portrait of Abigail Neil, Choir Leader for TPSC West Bromwich

    How a Birmingham Opera Student Developed as a Community Choir Leader

    Music student Abigail Neil has been singing since she was eight-years-old, so couldn’t resist applying when she saw an advert to head up a community choir for The People’s Show Choir (TPSC). For the past six months, Birmingham Opera Student [READ MORE]

    Event Details
  • The People's Orchestra Head Office

    Employability Mentoring Success Story: Farah’s Journey

    Young graduate Farah Sayeed was just finding her feet after university when Covid struck and she was left unable to get a job. Unsure of what career path to follow, Farah’s confidence had dipped, leaving unsure of which way to [READ MORE]

    Event Details
  • social benefits for youth in orchestras

    Enhancing Social Skills Through Youth Orchestra Participation

    Are you looking for a way to enhance social skills while immersing yourself in the joy of music? Youth orchestras play a vital role in music education, offering musicians a supportive environment where they can develop essential communication skills, foster [READ MORE]

    Event Details
  • community orchestras recruiting young musicians

    Effective Strategies for Community Orchestras to Attract Young Musicians

    Are you struggling to attract young musicians to your community orchestra? You're not alone. Many orchestras seek ways to engage the next generation of string instrument players, flutists, pianists, and composers. In this article, you will discover effective strategies to [READ MORE]

    Event Details
  • impact of community orchestras on youth development

    Exploring the Impact of Community Orchestras on Youth Development

    Are you wondering how community orchestras can shape the futures of young musicians? Research shows that youth orchestras, like the WYSO, play a vital role in fostering confidence and musical skills. In this blog post, we will explore how participation [READ MORE]

    Event Details
12Next
No auditions. No pressure.

Try two sessions free.

Sing or play with one of 32+ orchestras, choirs and big bands across the UK.

Book 2 free sessions
Find a group near you

Get the newsletter

Concert dates, new groups and member stories.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Agreement(Required)
Privacy(Required)

The People’s Orchestra

Cerddorfa’r Bobl

Community orchestras, choirs and big bands. Music by the people, for the people, since 2012.

★★★★★
Excellent · 4.8/5 from 36 reviews on Trustpilot

Play or sing

The People’s Orchestra
Cerddorfa’r Bobl
The People’s Show Choirs
The People’s Big Band

Get involved

Membership
What’s on
Find your choir
Become a choir leader
Jobs & opportunities

Support us

Donate
The TPO Lottery
Community grants
Our impact
Social prescribing

Contact

Town Hall, Lodge Road
West Bromwich B70 8AY

0121 569 2616
hello@thepeoplesorchestra.com
hello@thepeoplesshowchoir.com

Supported by

The National Lottery Community Fund
Arts Council England
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

© 2012–2026 The People’s Orchestra · Registered charity no. 1151321

Terms · Policies · Safeguarding · Privacy · Contact us

Page load link
Go to Top