Battle of the Sections: Orchestra Edition

Battle of the Sections: Orchestra Edition

Online Event | Thursday, June 25, 2020 | 7:00 PM

About This Event

For the first time in history, New West Symphony is launching a battle extraordinaire challenging its orchestra sections to compete for the honor of being named “The Best Orchestra Section in the History of the World.”  

Do you swoon for Strings? Are you moved by Percussion? Does Brass make you bold? Can you feel the Woodwinds in your hair?   

When you purchase a ticket to this event, you’ll join in the fun by choosing a team that represents your favorite section! The team that raises the most amount of money will win the coveted “Biggest Bang for the Buck” Award, and the section that receives the most votes during the concert will claim the title “Best Orchestra Section in the History of the World!”

How to Attend

All registered guests will receive a link to attend the live online event on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00pm. The celebratory event will last approximately one hour. Festive virtual attire is encouraged.

Meet the Arrangers

Four composers are arranging music for each orchestra section for their performance on June 25! Music we know and love will make its way into fun and exciting medleys based on four themes: Upbeat, Downbeat, Dance Beat, and Heart Beat. Meet the arrangers now and get a preview of the music being performed!

Watch Now: Musicians Choose Their Themes

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Who’s Winning Today?

Other Ways to Give

If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support New West Symphony, click here to make a gift today.

Event Battle of the Sections: Orchestra Edition
Performances By New West Symphony Musicians
Date Thursday, June 25, 2020
Where As close as your computer or television!
Time 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Attire Come as you are!

Join us on June 25 at 7:00 pm for this virtual event, see the final pieces performed by each section, vote for your favorite, and see an exclusive appearance by a surprise guest.

All proceeds support New West Symphony’s mission to inspire passion for symphonic music through live performances and educational initiatives that engage and enrich our diverse audiences. 

The New West Symphony has served its community for 25 years. While we may not be able to greet each other in person at a concert right now, we at the New West Symphony want to let our beloved patrons know that we are here for you. The world needs healing now more than ever. Until we meet again in the concert halls, the New West Symphony will continue to reach audiences in imaginative ways. 

Join with us today and help the New West Symphony deliver the healing power of music to our community. 

Thank you for your continued support!

The Sections

Get to know the competing orchestra sections and decide which is your favorite!

Team Percussion

Keeping the beat and bringing the drama, the percussion section has the most diverse sounds in the orchestra. Learn more >>

Team Strings

The largest section in the orchestra, from the highest highs and the lowest lows, strings give symphonies their unique sound. Learn more >>

Team Brass

This family of horns brings vibrant color and the loudest and clearest sounds to the orchestra. Learn more >>

Team Woodwinds

From the smallest piccolo to the largest bassoon, woodwinds are nimble and bring rich color in harmony and melody. Learn more >>

Diamond Sponsors

Mucci Taylor
Woodwinds

Double Platinum Sponsors

Lucy and Dr. Sam Bruttomesso
Woodwinds

Susan Burgos
Strings

Dr. Alexis and Michael Christie
Brass

Karen & Dr. Paul Finkel
Strings

Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation
Strings

Platinum Sponsors

Dwight Brown, Home Helpers Home Care
Strings

Nancy Israel, in loving memory of Bill Israel
Percussion

Elise and Bill Kearney
Percussion

Leah Mendelsohn
Strings

Susan and Nate Patena
Brass

Joan and Robert Piccioni
Brass

John Shwope and Karen Dean Fritts
Brass

Marilyn and Stan Sutton
Woodwinds

Rain and Peter Van Name
Strings

Gold Sponsors

Jack Ayvazian
Woodwinds

Nancy Carlin
Percussion

John Hammer
Strings

Kim Woods and Mark Schadecker
Woodwinds

Beverly and Steven Shapiro
Woodwinds

Sarah and Robert Steenberge
Percussion

Natalia Staneva and Eugene Yankevich
Woodwinds

Silver Sponsors

Carol Allegretti
Brass

Lisa Allison
Strings

Lisa and Al Baker
Percussion

Mr. Kelly Damon and Mrs. Rebecca Barton
Woodwinds

Elizabeth Blake
Strings

Priscilla Brehm
Strings

Karen and Ken Christie
Brass

Eloise and Chuck Cohen
Strings

Fiona and Mike Corrigan
Woodwinds

Patricia and Tom Dodds
Percussion

Ross and Debbie Goldberg
Percussion

Robert Harma
Woodwinds

Diane Hunn
Strings

Ann and John Ives
Percussion

Martha Jaffe
Brass

Patricia and George Jones
Strings

Alan Kirschbaum
Woodwinds

Philippa and Karl Klessig
Brass

Paula and Miguel Levy
Percussion

Bob Lugari
Percussion

Barbara Meister
Brass

Cindy Murray
Percussion

Frances Pardee
Woodwinds

Barbara and Owen Patotzka
Percussion

Rebecca and Mark Roling
Brass

Laura and Peter Thommen
Woodwinds

Marney Weaver
Strings

Stephanie and John Wilson
Percussion

Natalia Staneva and Eugene Yankevich
Strings, Percussion, Brass