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 2024-25 Season
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Guest Leader (February Concert and Crawley Project) — Rebecca Bell
Guest Leader (March Concert) — Rebecca Bell
Leader (June Concert) — Simon Hewitt Jones (WPO Associate Guest Leader)​
February​
Monday 17th
N.B. at Worthing High School
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19:15-21:30 Repertoire Schedule TBC
Sunday 23rd — Crawley Children’s Concerts
Create Building, Crawley Town Hall
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10:30-13:30 Rehearsal
14:30-16:30 Concerts (x2)
Monday 24th
With LPO Side-by-Side players
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19:15-21:45 Repertoire Schedule TBC
March
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Monday 3rd
SECTIONALS
With LPO Side-by-Side players
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Strings with TBC
Wind & Brass with Paul Beniston (LPO Principal Trumpet)
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19:15-20:45 Repertoire Schedule TBC
Monday 10th
​With LPO Side-by-Side players
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19:15-21:30 Repertoire Schedule TBC
Monday 17th
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19:15-21:45 Fitkin Recorder Concerto (with Daniel Swani)
Friday 21st
N.B. at Worthing High School
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19:15-21:30 Strauss / Rachmaninov
Sunday 23rd — ‘SYMPHONIC DANCES’ CONCERT
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10:00-13:00 General Rehearsal (order TBC)
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15:00 CONCERT
Monday 24th
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19:15-21:30 Schumann / Beethoven
Monday 31st March
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19:15-21:45 String Sectional — Schumann, plus Duruflé / Chaloner-Hughes
April
Friday 4th
N.B. at St. George’s Church, Worthing
with Matthew Jelf, Conductor
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19:15-21:45 Duruflé / Ravel / Chaloner-Hughes
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Saturday 5th April — Duruflé Requiem Concert with Brighton 16
at St. George’s Church, Worthing
with Matthew Jelf, Conductor
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16:30-18:00 General Rehearsal — Duruflé / Ravel / Chaloner-Hughes
19:30-21:30 CONCERT