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.
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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
SPONSOR A SOLOIST
WPO Soloist Sponsorship
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This new scheme allows businesses and individuals to provide direct help by covering the costs associated with engaging our high-profile or up-and-coming soloists. The WPO has a proud track record of providing opportunities to emerging soloists at the start of their careers, and we invite you to become a part of that.
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Benefits include:
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Full credit in our programme booklets and on all publicity material relating to the concert in which your soloist appears.
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An invitation to any rehearsals involving your soloist, along with an opportunity to meet them.
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A free archive copy of any audio/video recording of your soloist's performance (terms and conditions apply).
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The satisfaction of knowing that you have directly helped to launch a major classical artist at the start of their career, or have helped to raise the profile of your local orchestra by assisting us in engaging high-profile and established artists, allowing local audiences to hear such talent in Worthing.
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Please contact us HERE if you wish to become a WPO Soloist Sponsor for the 2022-23 Season.
Recent individual and corporate WPO Soloist Sponsors include:
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Bacon and Company Estate Agents — Erika Curbelo, Trumpet (2018-19)
Simon and Caroline Field — Richard Gowers, Organ (2019-20)
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