The Pit Orchestra (TPO) is a freely evolving ensemble of trained and untrained musicians, metamorphosing with each performance, mixing classical and modern instruments. We write original scores, soundtracks and musical accompaniments, in collaboration with filmmakers and artists, inspired by a wide variety of musical genres including rock, folk, electro, jazz, ambient and classical.

TPO formed in 2013 (as The Imperfect Orchestra) and has consistently maintained principles of collaboration, artistic expression, performance, diversity, inclusivity and, perhaps most importantly, celebration of the amateur. These principles were born out of our association with the Plymouth-based film collective Imperfect Cinema, from which The Imperfect Orchestra originated.

TPO's compositions always contain a large element of collaboration between the players and embellishment through collective involvement and jams. Beginning by discussing themes and style, the music takes shape often in abstract and unusual forms, before writing and recording sessions in the rehearsal room help to shape it into the finished 'imperfect' score. The Pit Orchestra members generally do not have a traditional education in music and generally come from predominantly punk and alternative music backgrounds which gives their compositions and performances the energy and style for which they are becoming known and respected.