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 — Spring/Summer 2025-26 Season
Leader, Steyning Festival Concert — June Lee
Leader, 'Symphonic Variations' — Simon Hewitt Jones
Leader, 'Brahms: A German Requiem' — Cathal Garvey
May
Monday 4th
No Rehearsal (Early May Bank Holiday)
Monday 11th
19:15-20:15 Brahms Requiem
20:30-21:45 Schumann (Initial Reading)
Monday 18th
With Kevin Withell (Deputy Conductor)
19:15-20:15 Franck
20:30-21:30 Parry
Monday 25th — Steyning Festival Rehearsal (at Steyning Parish Church)
19:15-21:45 Beethoven Egmont / Mendelssohn / Schumann
Wednesday 27th — Steyning Festival Rehearsal (at Durrington High School)
19:15-21:30 Beethoven Egmont / Mendelssohn / Schumann
Saturday 30th— STEYNING FESTIVAL CONCERT
15:30-17:30 General Rehearsal (Concerto-Overture-Symphony)
18:30 CONCERT
June
Monday 1st
19:15-21:45 Franck / Mozart Concerto (with soloist)
Friday 5th
N.B. at Durrington School
19:15-21:30 Parry / Franck
Sunday 7th — ‘SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS’ CONCERT
10:30-13:30 General Rehearsal (order TBC)
15:00 CONCERT
Monday 8th
N.B. at Durrington School (Theatre)
19:15-21:00 Annual General Meeting
Monday 15th
With Denise Ham (Deputy Conductor)
N.B. at Durrington School
19:15-21:45 Mozart Haffner / Beethoven Coriolan
Monday 22nd
N.B. at Durrington School
19:15-21:45 Brahms / Beethoven
Friday 26th
N.B. at Durrington School [TBC]
19:15-21:45 Brahms / Mozart / Beethoven
Sunday 28th — ‘BRAHMS GERMAN REQUIEM’ CONCERT
10:30-11:30 Beethoven / Mozart Haffner
11:45-13:30 Brahms Requiem
15:00 CONCERT