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:
-
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
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE — Spring/Summer 2025-26 Season
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Leader, 'Into the Blue' — Rebecca Bell
Leader, Steyning Festival Concert — June Lee
Leader, 'Symphonic Variations' — Simon Hewitt Jones
Leader, 'Brahms: A German Requiem' — Cathal Garvey​​​
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March​
Monday 9th
With LPO Side-by-Side players + Harp(s)
N.B. no Trombones required
Alice Hall (Violin)
Kate Leek (Viola)
Louise Goodman (Bassoon)
Simon Sturgeon-Clegg (Trumpet)
Martin Hobbs (Horn)
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19:15-20:00 Chaz Hart
20:15-21:45 Debussy / Sibelius
Monday 16th
N.B. at Durrington School (Theatre)
N.B. no Trombones required [TBC]
19:15-20:30 Chaz Hart (with soloist)
20:45-21:30 Sibelius
Friday 20th
N.B. at Durrington School
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19:15-21:30 Sibelius / Debussy
Sunday 22nd — ‘INTO THE BLUE’ CONCERT
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10:30-13:30 General Rehearsal (order TBC)
15:00 CONCERT
Monday 23rd
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No Rehearsal
Monday 30th
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19:15-21:30 Parry / Franck
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April
Monday 6th
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No Rehearsal (Easter Monday)
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Monday 13th
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19:15-21:30 Parry / Franck
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Monday 20th
With Deputy Conductor(s) — SECTIONALS
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19:15-21:30 Parry / Franck
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Monday 27th
N.B. at Durrington School
With Deputy Conductor
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19:15-21:30 Beethoven Coriolan / Mozart Haffner / Brahms Requiem
May
Monday 4th
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No Rehearsal (Early May Bank Holiday)
Monday 11th
N.B. at Durrington School [TBC]
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19:15-20:15 Brahms Requiem
20:30-21:30 Parry
Monday 18th
With Deputy Conductor
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19:15-20:15 Beethoven Coriolan / Mozart Haffner
20:30-21:30 Franck
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Monday 25th — Steyning Festival Rehearsal (at Steyning Parish Church)
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19:15-21:45 Beethoven Egmont / Mendelssohn / Schumann
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Wednesday 27th — Steyning Festival Rehearsal (at Durrington High School)
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19:15-21:30 Beethoven Egmont / Mendelssohn / Schumann
Saturday 30th— STEYNING FESTIVAL CONCERT
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15:30-17:30 General Rehearsal (Concerto-Overture-Symphony)
18:30 CONCERT
June
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Monday 1st
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19:15-21:45 Franck / Mozart Concerto (with soloist)
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Friday 5th
N.B. at Durrington School
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19:15-21:30 Parry / Franck
Sunday 7th — ‘SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS’ CONCERT
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10:30-13:30 General Rehearsal (order TBC)
15:00 CONCERT
Monday 8th
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Annual General Meeting — No Rehearsal
Monday 15th
With Deputy Conductor (TBC)
N.B. at Durrington School
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19:15-21:45 Brahms / Beethoven
Monday 22nd
N.B. at Durrington School
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19:15-21:45 Mozart Haffner / Beethoven
Friday 26th
N.B. at Durrington School
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19:15-21:45 Brahms / Mozart
Sunday 28th — ‘BRAHMS GERMAN REQUIEM’ CONCERT
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10:30-11:30 Beethoven / Mozart Haffner
11:45-13:30 Brahms Requiem
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15:00 CONCERT
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