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In 2015, Worthing Symphony Orchestra became a registered charity in its own right and a board of
trustees was appointed.
Now the two charities – WSO and WSS – work in tandem, and never before has the Society and its membership been more important.
Aside
from John
Gibbons and the
Orchestra players, the most familiar faces you will see at concerts are those of the volunteers and
members of Worthing Symphony Society. They staff
the Welcome Desk in the foyer as you enter the hall, hold raffles, hand out leaflets and sell merchandise and programmes.
Worthing Symphony Society is an organisation based on membership subscription. You become a member of the Society and in doing so, you become a supporter of Worthing Symphony Orchestra.
WSS provides revenue to WSO via subscription donations, patronage, fundraising and legacies.
There are many examples of the generosity of members (most prefer to remain anonymous) like the individuals who contribute to the fees of expensive soloists. Then there’s the member who pays for local press advertisements which the WSO marketing budget simply couldn’t afford to cover.
If you want to help WSO reach its centenary in 2026, then one of the most positive things you can do is to become (or remain) a member of Worthing Symphony Society.
WSS membership brings the benefit of priority booking, discounts on tickets, social events, opportunities to attend rehearsals, meet the Orchestra and interact with like-minded music lovers.
REGISTRATION IS SIMPLE. JUST GO TO THE ORCHESTRA WEBSITE AT WORTHINGSYMPHONY.ORG.UK AND CLICK ON THE ‘‘WSS’ BUTTON ON THE MENU BAR.
You can download a Membership Application form there. Subscription donations start from just £15. Alternatively you can pick up an application form on the WSS desk at concerts.
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