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.
​
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 Kai Vollprecht
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
PERCUSSION HIRE
Percussion Hire
​
​
​
​
​
The WPO is fortunate to own a large suite of high-quality percussion instruments, many of these acquired thanks to a generous legacy bequest by a former member — few orchestras of this kind in the UK are able to boast such an extensive range.
​
A number of these instruments may available for hire by other local musical ensembles, by
direct arrangement with our Hire Manager, HERE.
​
The WPO 'Graham Whittaker' Percussion Suite
​
Timpani
​
Premier Pedal Timpani: 25", 28", 30"
Hand-Tuned Timpani: 24", 26", 28"
​
Untuned Percussion
​
32" Adams BD32/22 Free-Suspended Concert Bass Drum
20" Clash Cymbals (Zildjian, Classic Orchestral Selection, medium light)
18" Crash Cymbals (Turkish Percussion / "Banda" style)
20" Zildjian symphonic suspended cymbal
18" Meinl symphonic suspended cymbal
Pearl 14"x 5"orchestral snare drum (Matte Walnut)
Premier side drum
Tenor drum with snares. Premier bottom skin, Remo top skin.
32" Paiste Symphonic Tam-Tam
26" Tam-Tam
Sonor Table Templeblock Set (5-piece, Ash Wood, with table stand)
Grover Pro Percussion T2/GS 10" Tambourine (Premier White Skin Head)
Grover Pro Percussion 6" Bronze pro-hammered Concert Triangle TR-BPH-6
Grover Pro Percussion 9" Bronze Symphonic Triangle TR-B-9
Bell Percussion LP Castanet Machine
Two standard pairs of castanets
Standard Wood Block
Two plastic wood blocks
Orchestral Whip
Hand jingles
​
Tuned Percussion
​
Glockenspiel 2.5 octaves (reconditioned, with table stand)
3.5 Octave Light Rosewood Xylophone (Adams)
Tubular Bells (Adams BKIID15 1.5 Octave, C5-F6 Range)
​
Equipment and Accessories
​
Premier Snare Drum Stand
Snare Drum Stand (brand unknown)
Adams Xylophone Mallets MLXB6
90cm Thomann Tam-Tam Stand
Meinl TMHCS Stand for Crash Cymbals
Paiste M5 Tam-Tam Beater
Grover Pro Percussion Triangle Beaters (B1, B2, B3 Brass Tubular Beater Set)
Grover Pro Percussion Dual Triangle Mount
Hardcase 20" Cymbal Case
Protec 6 pack Divider Cymbal Bag C232
Pearl PTT-1824W Percussion Accesories Table
Meinl Accessories Bag
Ahead Armour Snare Drum Bag
Peal 38" Pro Hardware Bag
JAM Deluxe Timpani Chair
​
+ Miscellaneous beaters and stands
​
​
​
​