Creating a safe, accessible and inclusive place to play, to sing and to create. We recognise the challenges to our marginalised communities, so join us and help us break down those barriers.

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How to Join

Here at SWPC we strongly feel that making music is one of the most important activities you can do, either as an individual or as part of a group and should be made available and accessible to all. We are always welcoming new members to join our musical family and are currently welcoming members to join the choir or the orchestra. You are entitled to a two rehearsal trial period.

Vacancies

We currently have vacancies in our string, brass and percussions sections. You can also see more details on available positions here

SWPC community choir and orchestra Devon and Cornwall

Events & Activities

Sounds of Spring 2024 - 'Creation' UK Premiere
Sat, 20 Apr
St Andrew's Church
20 Apr 2024, 19:30 – 22:00
St Andrew's Church , Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD, UK
20 Apr 2024, 19:30 – 22:00
St Andrew's Church , Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD, UK
SWPC are thrilled to be delivering both the UK and European Premier of this brand new piece of work by composer Dan Forrest. With music from guests Levowan 12 and conductor Marcus Alleyne you will not be disappointed.
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Multiple Dates
Free Trial Session with Choir
Sun, 28 Apr
Stoke
28 Apr 2024, 14:00 – 17:00
Stoke, 5 Belmont Pl, Stoke, Plymouth PL3 4DN, UK
28 Apr 2024, 14:00 – 17:00
Stoke, 5 Belmont Pl, Stoke, Plymouth PL3 4DN, UK
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Last Night Of The PROMS Plymouth 2024
Sat, 14 Sept
Minster Church of St. Andrew
14 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 22:30
Minster Church of St. Andrew, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD, UK
14 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 22:30
Minster Church of St. Andrew, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD, UK
This year we're doing things different. Our home for the last 9 years is going to change to the lovely Minster Church of St. Andrew’s on Royal Parade!
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Marcus Alleyne

Founder & Director

Since entering the music world in 2012, Award Winning Conductor Marcus Alleyne has taken community music making to new heights, capturing the hearts, minds and ears of musicians and audiences from around the world.

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Our Journey

SWPC was founded in the Autumn of 2015, when Marcus was invited to bring musicians and singers together to raise funds for a listed building restoration project. The ensemble, then know as the Palace Theatre Philharmonia, hosted their first performance in October of 2015 followed by a Christmas programme in the December of that same year. At the end of the process both the choir and orchestra, which by then had reached a membership of 150 musicians, decided to remain as an ensemble, under the direction of Marcus. In 2016 we became the South West Philharmonia and Chorus, that we know and love today.