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
Associate Guest Conductor Roland Melia
Assistant Conductor Peter Lewis
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
2019-20 CONCERT SEASON
Timeline
WPO Autumn Concert
Amber Emson plays
Mendelssohn
Sunday 6th October, 3pm
Worthing Assembly Hall
Britten: Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Excerpts from 'The Sleeping Beauty'
Brahms: Academic Festival Overture
Amber Emson, Violin
(Winner of the Worthing Music and Arts Festival Prize)
Dominic Grier, Conductor
At a glance
AUTUMN CONCERT
Sunday 6th October 2019, 3pm
Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Exceprts from 'The Sleeping Beauty'
Brahms: Academic Festival Overture
Amber Emson, Violin
Dominic Grier, Conductor
WINTER CONCERT
Sunday 24th November 2019, 3pm
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 5 'Reformation'
Wagner: Preludes and Interludes from 'Parsifal'
Dvorak: Symphony No. 7
Rita French, Leader
Dominic Grier, Conductor
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday 15th December 2019, 3pm
Hely-Hutchinson: Prelude to Adeste Fideles
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite
Humperdinck: Overture to Hansel and Gretel
Plus seasonal favourites and sing-along carols for all!
Worthing Choral Society
Sompting Village Primary School Choir
Aedan Kerney, Sam Barton and Dominic Grier, Conductors
SPRING CONCERT
Sunday 22nd March 2020, 3pm
Elgar: Enigma Variations
Poulenc: Organ Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 4
Richard Gowers, Organ
Dominic Grier, Conductor
SUMMER CONCERT
Sunday 14th June 2020, 3pm
Nielsen: Helios Overture
Dvorak: Cello Concerto
Walton: Symphony No. 1
Yong-Jun Lee, Cello
Dominic Grier, Conductor