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
WPO PLAYERS
Players
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
Violin 1
Preston Yeo, Leader
Marie Phillips, Sub-Leader
Rob Campkin, Co-Leader
Zoe Peate
Clare Martindale
Janet Mansfield
David Holmes
Jackie Inverdale
Susan Best
Abi Kerr
Karen Carter
Grace Shearing
Katie Hoad-Hitchings
Ellie Wyatt
Samuel Johnson
​
​
​
​
​
Music Director Dominic Grier
Assistant Conductor Peter Lewis
Chorus Master Aedan Kerney MBE
Composer-in-Residence Kai Vollprecht
Leader Preston Yeo
Associate Guest Leader Simon Hewitt Jones
Violin 2
Michelle Willis, Principal
Rachel Purdie, Sub Principal
Rebecca Cook
Jenny Hasler
Nicola McGinty
Hester Barron
Barney Jeffries
Chris Dack
Nerys Johns
Jenny Barna
Margaret Campkin
Janet Derricott
Lia Danicska
​
​
​
​
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra
Viola
Connall Gleeson, Principal
Sarah Bridgland, Co-Principal
Elizabeth Lupton
Barry Cranford
Lynda Bartram
Clare Philips
Elaine Threllfal
Melanie Gambrill
Meïdi Chalal
​
​
Double Bass
Luke Haydn, Principal
Rollo Sheldon
Claire Wake
Chris Ide
Roy Taylor
Hannah Jones
Jane Healey
Malcolm Healey
​
​
​
Cello
Marion James, Principal
Racheol Datseris, Co-Principal
Andy Fryer, Co-Principal
Chirstopher Cooper
Milly Gill
Natasha Hale
Alexa Warnes
Tonia Thornber
Elizabeth Newington
Annette Williamson
Richard Campkin
Georgina Thomasson
​
Trumpets
Graham Paul, Principal
Charlie Harrington, Co-Principal
Malcolm Warnes, Co-Principal
Ollie Moore
Paul Villeneuve
​
​
Clarinets
Julie Schofield, Principal
Joe Reed, Co-Principal
Lindsay Geoffrey
Gordon Egerton (Bass Clarinet)
Oboes
Clare Thornton-Wood, Principal
Penny Atkins, Co-Principal
Iona Walker (Cor Anglais)
​
Bassoons
Neil Allen, Principal
Kerry Fogwill, Co-Principal
Anna Macken
Horns
John Peskett, Principal
Peter Lewis, Co-Principal
Kate Nye
Keith Tellick
Katherine Mabey
Trombones
Francis Minchin, Principal
Mark Trewin, Co-Princiapl
Chris Cooper
Nick Brion (Bass Trombone)
Tubas
Mark Elvin, Principal
Steve Winter
Flutes
Marion Peskett, Principal
Paul Dorrell, Principal
Lorna Denman (Piccolo)
Contra Bassoon
​
Alison Wathey, Principal
Timpani
Alonso Mendoza, Principal
Laura Kjærgaard-Grier
Percussion
Laura Kjærgaard
Matthew Ide
Wilfred Dinham-Peren
Harps
Heather Wrighton, Principal
Alex Rider
​
Piano/Celesta/Organ
​
Chris Coote, Principal
Francis Minchin
Luke Haydn