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:
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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.
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.
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
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE — Autumn 2026-27 Season
Leader, 'Raphael Wallfisch Plays Elgar' — Rebecca Bell
Leader, Visions of Virtuosity - Simon Hewitt Jones
Leader, Christmas at the Movies - Simon Hewitt Jones
All Rehearsals at the Assembly Hall unless stated otherwise
September
Monday 7th
19:15-20:35 Holst
20:50-21:30 Strauss
Monday 14th
19:15-20:15 Strauss
20:30-21:30 Holst
Monday 21st
SECTIONALS to 21:45
Wind/Brass/Percussion — DG
Holst & Strauss (plus fanfare)
Strings — TBC
Strauss, Holst & Elgar
Monday 28th
19:15-20:15 Strauss
20:30-21:45 Holst / Elgar
October
Monday 5th
With Deputy Conductor [TBC]
19:15-20:15 Elgar
20:30-21:30 Holst / Strauss
Monday 12th
With (deputy) cello soloist
19:15-20:45 Elgar
21:00-21:45 Strauss
Friday 16th
19:15-20:00 Strauss
20:15-21:45 Holst
Sunday 18th — ‘RAPHAEL WALLFISCH PLAYS ELGAR' CONCERT
10:30 -13:30 Rehearsal (order TBC)
15:00 CONCERT