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
2021-22 CONCERT SEASON
Timeline
WPO Christmas Concert
Sunday 19th December, 3pm
Worthing Assembly Hall
Seasonal favourites and carols for all, plus Dukas' 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and Ravel's jazzy Piano Concerto, with rising-star soloist Ivelina Krasteva.
With The Worthing Choral Society
Music Director, Aedan Kerney
Assistant Music Director, Sam Barton
Dominic Grier, Conductor
Ivenina Krasteva, Piano
At a glance
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday 19th December 2021, 3pm
Hely-Hutchinson: A Carol Symphony
Dukas: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G mjaor
Plus seasonal favourites and sing-along carols for all!
Worthing Choral Society
Sompting Village Primary School Choir
Ivelina Krasteva, Solo Piano
Aedan Kerney, Sam Barton and Dominic Grier, Conductors
SPRING CONCERT
Sunday 20th March 2022, 3pm
Wagner: Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, for Violin and Orchestra
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'New World'
Emmanuel Bach, Violin
Dominic Grier, Conductor
SUMMER CONCERT
Sunday 12th June 2022, 3pm
Elgar: Enigma Variations
Poulenc: Organ Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 4
Richard Gowers, Organ
Dominic Grier, Conductor