[3] Rupert Hanson was appointed musical director and principal conductor, and he developed the orchestra in consultation with society members.
Following Hanson's death in August 2009, Mun Ying Lin was appointed interim musical director.
[6] After four years in the post, Farr moved elsewhere to become Associate Conductor with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band and was succeeded by Paul Judson, a founder member of the orchestra, in January 2014.
[7] Judson stood down as Musical Director in July 2018 after developing hearing problems, and was succeeded by David Milner.
The building became privately owned in March 2018, but continues to be known as West Park Church, and the orchestra remains in residence.