Two commissions were made in 2012 to celebrate the Society's Centenary, a Horn Quintet from John McCabe, its President, and a Clarinet Quintet from Emily Howard. Professor Emily Howard, from Wirral, is now  recognised as one of the UK's most significant composers. In 2014 Ian Stephens, also from Wirral, was commissioned to compose an Oboe Quintet in memory of two former committee members who were brilliant amateur oboists.
Two commissions were established in 2012 to commemorate the Society's Centenary, a Horn Quintet by John McCabe, its President, and a Clarinet Quintet by Emily Howard. Professor Emily Howard, from Wirral, is now acknowledged as one of the UK's most notable composers. In 2014 Ian Stephens, also from Wirral, was commissioned to compose an Oboe Quintet in memory of two former committee members who were exceptional amateur oboists.