BRENTWOOD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
reg.charity no. 1090184
The Brentwood Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) has about 60 players who enjoy performing the symphonic repertoire at a good amateur level. It has a policy of combining player opportunities and aspirational standards of performance with audience satisfaction. In accomplishing these objectives it has achieved a major place in Brentwood's cultural life.
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Chairman: Alan Pegrum |
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| Secretary: Mary Toft | Treasurer: Jack Major | |
| Players' Secretary: Jamie Merrick | Musical Director: Roger Lawrence | |
| Leader: Helen Ryan | Librarian: Kathryn Talintyre | |
| Players' Representative: Anne Skinner | Publicity: Jenny Reckless | |
Members of the Committee are elected at the AGM, with the exception of the Leader, Publicity Officer and Librarian, who are appointed by the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer (the Executive Officers). The Musical Director is appointed by the Management Committee and may come from outside the playing membership if desired.
The BPO enjoys the support of Brentwood Arts Council and Essex County Library and is affiliated to Making Music (National Federation of Music Societies.
The BPO is also affiliated to Music in Essex the website of which is www.musicinessex.info