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
WPO PLAYERS
Violin 1
Rita French, Leader
Edward Sanjana, Sub-Leader
Rob Campkin, Co-Leader
Zoe Peate
Michelle Willis
Ellie Wyatt
Janet Mansfield
David Holmes
Rebecca Cook
Jenny Hasler
Gilian Woodward
Susan Best
Ann Beynon
Nicola McGinty
Music Director Dominic Grier
Associate Guest Conductor Roland Melia
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
Assistant Conductor Peter Lewis
Leader Rita French
Violin 2
Erin Harte-Stovell, Principal
Lia Danicska, Sub Principal
Julia Godfrey
Elizabeth Lupton
Barney Jeffries
Harry Ward
Margaret Campkin
Janet Derricott
Margaret Betts
Chris Dack
Nerys Johns
Philippa Wallace
Rachel Purdie
Mattea Leow
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Viola
Elaine Threlfall, Principal
Vitaliya De Menezes, Co-Principal
Barry Cranford
Martin Cannings
Lynda Bartram
Lynn Whitley
Daniel Munt
Kate Taylor
Meïdi Chalal
Elizabeth Lupton
Sarah Brigland
Liz Peskett
Double Bass
Luke Haydn, Principal
Rollo Sheldon
Roy Taylor
Hannah Jones
Antonia Kent
Jane Healey
Malcolm Healey
Dominic Nudd
Cello
Christopher Cooper, Principal
Tonia Thornber
Racheol Datseris
Elizabeth Newington
Annette Williamson
Andy Fryer
Richard Campkin
Marion James
Rafaella Barratt
Chloe Miller
Trumpets
Grahame Paul, Principal
Paul Villeneuve
Ollie Moore
Peter Johnson
Clarinets
Julie Schofield, Principal
Lindsay Geoffrey
Gordon Egerton (Bass Clarinet)
Oboes
Clare Thornton-Wood, Principal
Jacqui Greenay
Penny Atkins (Cor Anglais)
Bassoons
Neil Allen, Principal
Kerry Fogwill
Anna Macken
Horns
Peter Lewis, Principal
John Peskett, Co-Principal
Kate Nye
Keith Tellick
Katherine Mabey
Trombones
Francis Minchin, Principal
Paul Paris
Chris Cooper
Nick Brion (Bass Trombone)
Tubas
David Macari, Associate Principal
Steve Winter
Timpani
Alonso Mendoza, Principal
Joe Halloran
Percussion
Kevin Withell
James Atkins
Adam Payn
Harps
Alex Rider, Associate Principal
Heather Wrighton
Piano/Celesta/Organ
Chris Coote, Principal
Francis Minchin
Luke Haydn
Flutes
Marion Peskett, Principal
Paul Dorrell, Principal
Samantha Munt
Lorna Denman (Piccolo)
Contra Bassoon
Alison Wathey, Principal