Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
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Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
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Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
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Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
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The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
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£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
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Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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Who are the Friends of Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra?
Any person or organisation who wishes to show their support of the Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra can become a Friend. Many of our Friends have supported us over many years, and their continuing contribution is particularly appreciated.
​
Why become a Friend?
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is self-funding through membership subscriptions, concert income and support from the Friends. We do not receive any support from local authorities. Support from the Friends is therefore vital in enabling us to perform classical music to a high standard.
​
Benefits
A WPO Friend receives the following benefits:
-
Newsletters and information updates from the Orchestra
-
The option of being named in the concert programmes as a Friend
-
£1 discount on a single ticket for each concert when purchased at the Box Office
-
Invitations to occasional special functions
How do I become a Friend?
Membership of the Friends is an annually renewable subscription for the October-June concert season.
The suggested contribution is £20 for an individual, a couple or a household, or £40 for a business or commercial enterprise. However, we welcome any contribution from Friends, and these amounts are for guidance only.
Download a membership form here.
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High quality music making since 1948
Founder Music Director Herbert Lodge
President Alissa Firsova
Music Director Dominic Grier
Assistant Conductor Peter Lewis
Composer in Residence Ansel Chaloner-Hughes
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
2022-23 CONCERT SEASON
Timeline
At a glance
AUTUMN CONCERT
Sunday 9th October 2022, 6pm
Gilbert and Sullivan's
THE MIKADO
with
The Merry Opera Company
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Dominic Grier, Conductor
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WINTER CONCERT
Sunday 27th November 2022, 3pm
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Schumann: Manfred Overture
DvoÅ™ák: Cello Concerto in B minor
Nielsen: Symphony No. 2 'The Four Temperaments'
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Leo Popplewell, Cello
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday 18th December 2022, 3pm
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Seasonal favourites, popular classics
and sing-along carols for all!
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Worthing Choral Society
Sompting Village Primary School Choir
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Aedan Kerney, Sam Barton and Dominic Grier, Conductors
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SPRING CONCERT
Sunday 5th March 2023, 3pm
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Elgar: Cockaigne Overture ('In London Town')
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor
Walton: Symphony No. 1
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Berniya Hamie, Piano
Dominic Grier, Conductor
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SUMMER CONCERT
Sunday 11th June 2023, 3pm
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Wagner: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Strauss: Four Last Songs
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E minor
Nadine Benjamin MBE, Soprano
Dominic Grier, Conductor