Membership
The Orchestra has about 35 core members representing most age-groups and a variety of backgrounds and a sufficient number of associates to assist at concerts and make a wide repertoire possible. Though proud of its association with Port Sunlight as part of the Lever heritage, the PSO today draws its members from all over and even outside the Wirral.
There is no formal entry qualification, but reasonable technical proficiency and the willingness and ability to attend all or most of the regular Monday-evening rehearsals are looked for.
There is an annual subscription, currently £25 but reduced for members in full-time education.
The season runs from early September to late April. Regular rehearsals during the season are held from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday evenings. Concert days normally include a pre-concert rehearsal. The four concerts per season in the Lady Lever Art Gallery are on Sunday afternoons from 2:30 to 3:30, preceded by a rehearsal from 9:30 to 11:00. For details of concerts in the current season please see here.
