
NEW MUSIC
UK & WORLD PREMIERES
Beyond The Skies - a commission by John Koutselinis, now in the DreamWorks Library awaiting a film
Flight of Pegasus -by John Koutselinis, performed at the inaugural Pride Of Birmingham Awards
Hummingbird - by composer Jack White, recorded live at CBSO Centre, Birmingham
FLASH MOBS
Virgin Train & Pride of Birmingham Awards - in support of Birmingham's unsung heroes
Yogscast & Diggy Diggy Hole which raised millions of pounds for charities including over £300,000 for Oxfam
UpTown Funk - When your orchestra flash mobs itself!!!
LIVE TO FILM

The Snowman - Malvern Theatres with Malvern Choir and Choristers from Worcestershire Catherderal

Cable: Chronicles of Hope - live accompaniment to an all-new X-Men fan film

Hoe Down - live to film
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MUSIC MENTORING
Follow up to The Great Orchestra Adventure Campaign! A 4th year project with Beatrice Edwards
Dani Blanco (Infinite Opera) recalls his time spent collaborating with The People's Orchestra on his fourth year project. He has composed, produced and directed an operatic masquerade La Obisparra, a 55’ stage work that hybrids opera and dance with the Celtic street theatre tradition and the almost unknown folk music of Castile-León (Spain).
At The People's Orchestra about giving talented musicians a chance to shine. Watch what happens when the legend that is Mr John Altman offered to jam with local Handsworth Saxophonist Xhosa Cole. An amazing performance. Thank you to John and his band for making a dream come true.
Ellie Parker talks to us about his Final Year Project and how collaborating with The People's Orchestra made it happen!
COMMUNITY
Dudley Castle
Commonwealth Games Handover
Walsall Bandstand
CLASSIC
Dvorak New World Symphony 4th Movement
An excerpt from The Toreador Song from Carmen by Bizetvorack
An excerpt from Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, March to the Scaffold (March au Supplice),
PRESS
The People's Orchestra are one of the UK's leading pro-amateur instrumental orchestras, well known for a pioneering approach to music.
We love what we do, and we are proud of our reputation for performing with warmth, imagination and expertise.
The People’s Orchestra seeks to reinvent orchestra performance, its artistry and engagement, and to showcase the art form's impact on social change in our community. At its core is the fundamental belief that live orchestral music should be accessible for everyone.
Our key achievements include:
- Being seen by 1 billion viewers at the Commonwealth Games Handover Event.
- Commissioned and recorded a piece of music ‘Beyond the Skies’ by John Koutselinis, which now features in the DreamWorks Studio’s library.
- Performing ‘The Snowman’ and ‘Chronicles of Hope’ live to film.
- Selection as one of the UK’s top five most inspiring amateur orchestras for the BBC series ‘All Together Now: The Great Orchestra Challenge’.
- Commissioning and performing world and UK premieres of music written for TV and film by award winning composers, including: ‘All at C’ by John Altman; ‘The Queen’s Palaces’ by Chris Nicolaides; and ‘Flight of the Pegasus’ by John Koutselinis.
- Raising awareness of good causes including: Blood Cancer & The Donor Register, Mental Health & Male Suicide, Unemployment and Social Welfare.
For every £1 invested in The People’s Orchestra, £27 is invested back into the community.
The People's Orchestra are one of the UK's leading pro-amateur instrumental orchestras, well known for a pioneering approach to music.
We love what we do, and we are proud of our reputation for performing with warmth, imagination and expertise.
The People’s Orchestra seeks to reinvent orchestra performance, its artistry and engagement, and to showcase the art form's impact on social change in our community. At its core is the fundamental belief that live orchestral music should be accessible for everyone.
Help us continue our work
Since you’re here… … we have a small favour to ask. More people than ever are being helped back into work thanks to our players, and our outreach work is helping more and more people in our community, but this year has been the most difficult ever to raise the grant funding we need to keep going. Fears over Brexit hasn’t help and we really don’t want to increase ticket prices – we want to make our concerts open to all, including the most disadvantaged in our community. So, you can see why we need to ask for your help. The People’s Orchestra is a charity. We play great music but importantly we help loads of people back into work, 270+ to date. Our staff help students gain great marks for university projects too. We are not influenced by billionaire owners, politicians or shareholders. We’re volunteer led, inclusive and diverse. And this gives us the power to yes to all sorts of community causes. It lets us challenge the norm - and prove a point. Being different works. And at a time when music teaching in schools is declining and funding for school orchestras is at an all-time low, we need to expand to fill the gaps and support those who need us, it’s what sets us apart from so many others. The People’s Orchestra long-term sustainability relies on the support that we receive directly from our followers. And we would like to thank all those who are helping to make our future secure. But we cannot stop here. As more of you offer your ongoing support, we can keep investing in quality music and community support. We can remain a strong, progressive force that is open to all. If everyone who attends our concerts, or reads our news, who likes us, also helps to support it, our future would be much more secure. For as little as £1, you can support The People’s Orchestra – and it only takes a minute. Thank you.