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.
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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
-
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
CURRENT VACANCIES
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Tuba (section principal)
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Double Bass (general section members)
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Percussion (general section members)
Joining the WPO
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Please apply to join by filling out the form HERE or clicking the 'Apply Now' button elsewhere.
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If we feel that you meet our required standard, we will first of all invite you to join us for a rehearsal so that we can make an assessment of your playing in context. Following this, we may invite you to join the orchestra immediately, or otherwise offer you a trial period with us (usually a number of rehearsals and including a concert). If invited to join, you would be expected to pay a subscription to the orchestra, and we ask you to take note of the Membership Details section of this website.
Tuba (Section Principal)​
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The WPO seeks to appoint a Principal Tuba player, who is able to commit to regular attendance at Monday evening rehearsals, depending on the demands and instrumentation of the programmed repertoire. Applicants must be of at least Grade 8 standard, and should ideally have prior orchestral experiecne.
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Double Basses/Strings (General Section Members)​
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The WPO welcomes applications from any string player wishing to join, but particularly Double Bass players who can commit to regular Monday evening rehearsals and wish to broaden and develop their existing orchestral experience. Applicants must be of at least Grade 8 standard, and should have confident sight-reading ability.
Violin, Viola and Cello places will be subject to availability of space within the sections, and at the moment would be placed on a waiting list, or invited to join on rotational basis, as the WPO is currently playing to its full strength of 28 violins, 12 violas, and 10 cellos. The current double bass section comprises four regular players, with capacity for at least a further two.
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Violinist/viola/cello applicants will preferably be of diploma/conservatoire standard and be in regular practice.
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Percussion (General Section Member)
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The WPO is seeking at least two percussionists to attend Monday evening rehearsals on a fairly regular basis, depending on the requirements of the repertoire programmed. As a high-standard non-professional orchestra, the WPO is fortunate to have its own extensive collection of first rate orchestral percussion instruments, which are available for all rehearsals. You will be working alongside our Principal Timpanist who, as a respected teacher of percussion, will provide mentoring to other members of the section.