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Battle of the Sections: Musicians choose their themes

Jun 11, 2020 | All Posts, Musicians & Guest Artists

To kick off the New West Symphony’s Battle of the Sections: Orchestra Edition, musician team members pick one of four musical themes for their section: Upbeat, Downbeat, Dancebeat, and Heartbeat.

Learn about this one-of-a-kind competition, then get your ticket to join us for this live online event!

 

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We're so excited about playing Younes and Soraya N We're so excited about playing Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts for the 30th Anniversary of Disney's Animated Classic, ALADDIN! ⁠ ⁠ New West Symphony Music Director Michael Christie leads the orchestra playing Alan Menken's The Academy Award Winning score with the projected film. ⁠ ⁠ March 25th. One performance only! ⁠ ⁠ thesoraya.org ⁠ ⁠ #newwestsymphony #thesoraya #aladdin #30thanniversary #disney #animation #orchestra #symphonyorchestra #music #saturday
This Day in Music: March 22⁠ ⁠ 1948: In Kensin This Day in Music: March 22⁠ ⁠ 1948: In Kensington, London, Andrew Lloyd Weber --- the eldest son of two musicians -–is born. With such early influences as Richard Rodgers, Frederick Loewe, Lionel Bart, classic opera and American rock ’n roll, Lloyd Weber emerges as the most commercially successful composer of musicals in history, with three of his 21 creations among the top ten grossing franchises worldwide: “The Phantom of the Opera” (2), “Cats” (4) and “Starlight Express” (10).⁠ ⁠ #thisdayinmusic #newwestsymphony #newwest #orchestra #symphonyorchestra #thousandoaks #tickets #camarillo #music #classical #classicalmusic #cbs #television
This Day in Music: March 20⁠ ⁠ 1948: The CBS t This Day in Music: March 20⁠ ⁠ 1948: The CBS television network broadcasts the first televised symphonic concert featuring Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. Previously, the Philadelphia Symphony had been the first symphony orchestra to make electrical recordings (1925) and a commercially sponsored radio broadcast (NBC, 1929).⁠ ⁠ #thisdayinmusic #newwestsymphony #newwest #orchestra #symphonyorchestra #thousandoaks #tickets #camarillo #music #classical #classicalmusic #cbs #television
For two performances only, don’t miss one of New For two performances only, don’t miss one of New West Symphony’s most dynamic programs yet! Philharmonia AND Symphonie Fantastique are experiences that will enchant every music lover, from seasoned connoisseurs and students to families and classical novices.⁠ ⁠ Purchase tickets from the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ #symphony #orchestra #concert #march #weekend #tickets #newwestsymphony #symphonyfantastique #philharmoniafantastique #philharmonia #masonbates #grammy #thousandoaks #camarillo
On March 4th and 5th, we will honor the passion fo On March 4th and 5th, we will honor the passion for innovation and commitment to education of our beloved Founding Music Director Boris Brott with a moving performance of “Nimrod.” ⁠ ⁠ We will also be hosting a pre-concert dinner on March 4th at the Kavli Theatre. ⁠ ⁠ More information can be found on our website. Link in bio!⁠ ⁠ #borisbrott #borisbrotttribute #newwestsymphony #newwest #orchestra #symphoniefantastique #music #tribute #nimrod #dinner #postconcert #concert #kavlitheatre #thousandoaks #camarillo
$10 student tickets available* for our for March 4 $10 student tickets available* for our for March 4th concert! Use Code: 'StudentOaks' at the checkout.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our bio to find out more about the concert and to purchase your tickets. ⁠ ⁠ *Orchestra Right section only. ⁠ ⁠ #orchestra #symphoniefantastique #tuesday #student #deals #thousandoaks #studenttickets #newwestsymphony #symphonyorchestra #music
This Day in Music: February 25 1995: Exactly 122 y This Day in Music: February 25 1995: Exactly 122 years after the birth of Enrico Caruso, Frank Sinatra - an Italian singer of a different variety, sings at a private party for 1,200 select guests on the closing night of the Frank Sinatra Desert Classic Celebrity Golf Tournament in Palm Springs. Sinatra’s 20-minute performance opening with “I’ve Got the World on a String” and ending with “The Best Is Yet to Come” is his last before a live audience. #franksinatra #thebestisyettocome #saturday #thisdayinmusic #newwestsymphony #orchestra
"Melody" by Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk is "Melody" by Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk is known as Ukraine's spiritual hymn, performed world-wide since February 24th, one year ago. New West Symphony hopes to lift the spirits of Ukrainians at home and abroad with our performance of Melody from March 2022. We honor your incredible strength and sacrifice. 🇺🇦 #ukraine #peace
We’d like to invite you to experience Philharmon We’d like to invite you to experience Philharmonia Fantastique for the first time since it won at the 2023 Grammy® awards. #masonbates #orchestra #animation #sprite #music #philharmoniafantastique #instruments #tickets #symphony #newwestsymphony
Read the full interview with GRAMMY® award winner Read the full interview with GRAMMY® award winner, @masonbatesmusic on our website. We will be performing Philharmonia Fantastique as part of our Symphonie Fantastique concert on March 4th & 5th. Purchase tickets from the link in our bio. #masonbates #masonbatesmusic #newwestsymphony #symphonyfantastique #orchestra #concert #tickets #interview #music #livemusic
Our year of concerts is underway and now is the ti Our year of concerts is underway and now is the time to purchase your tickets to four magnificent performances, handpicked by esteemed Music Director, Michael Christie. Head to the website (link in our bio) to reserve seats for an individual performance or subscribe to the entire season at a discounted cost. #orchestra #tickets #mozart #philharmonia #masonbates #philharmoniafantastique #newwestsymphony #thousandoaks #camarillo #civicartsplaza #wednesday #concert #michaelchristie
This Valentine's Day, get tickets to take your spe This Valentine's Day, get tickets to take your special someone to our March 4th Symphonie Fantastique concert featuring the 2023 GRAMMY®Award-winning concerto + animated film Philharmonia Fantastique. Use code: VALENTINE at checkout *Valid until midnight on 2/17 for orchestra seating only. #orchestra #symphonie #grammys #symphoniefantastique #philharmoniafantastique #valentines #valentinesday #concert #deal #tickets #monday #offer
A huge congratulations to the Philharmonia Fantast A huge congratulations to the Philharmonia Fantastique creators for winning a Grammy® Awards Sunday night. You can experience Philharmonia Fantastique LIVE with the New West Symphony and Grammy-winning Music Director Michael Christie in one of its first Los Angeles regional presentations. Inspiring music and technology will be on full display March 4-5! Purchase tickets from the link in our bio #newwestsymphony #orchestra #grammys2023 #thousandoaks #camarillo #music #symphonic #performance #livemusic #tickets
Happy Birthday Eubie Blake (February 7, 1887) You Happy Birthday Eubie Blake (February 7, 1887) You Changed the World! #BlackHistoryMonth #HarlemRenaissance #eubieblake @laradownesmusic @michaelchristiemusic @farroy
Last weekends concert, “Rococo Variations” was Last weekends concert, “Rococo Variations” was an inspiring presentation of melodic and instrumental variations. 🎼 @ifet.xyo and @emontesolivar received rave reviews. Thank you to everyone for joining us.
Our much anticipated Rococo Variations program fea Our much anticipated Rococo Variations program featuring guest conductor Enluis Montes Olivar and renowned cellist Ifetayo Ali-Landing begins tomorrow! Tickets are available for January 28 + 29th!
Experience Award Winning Guest Conductor Enluis Mo Experience Award Winning Guest Conductor Enluis Montes Olivar THIS Weekend! An elegant program of kaleidoscopic variations and stunning virtuosity by Tchaikovsky and Ginastera! This concert features guest conductor Enluis Montes Olivar, American cello superstar Ifetayo Ali-Landing, and a traditional celebration of the Lunar New Year with the Camarillo Kung Fu and Lion Dance Association. Purchase Tickets to Rococo Variations Jan 28th + 29th on our website!
Join us THIS Thursday January 26th, 2023 at Univer Join us THIS Thursday January 26th, 2023 at University Village in Thousand Oaks for our "Meet the Artists" Event beginning with a 1:00 PM Dessert Reception + 2:00 PM Meet the Artist Event. An exclusive, complimentary afternoon of conversation and performances with international award-winning guest conductor Enluis Montes Olivar, and Sphinx Competition Junior Division First Place Laureate, guest cellist Ifetayo Ali Landing. This special event will be hosted by Emmy® Award-winning news writer Claudia Bill-de la Peña! Reservations are required. Call (805) 241 3300 to RSVP.
Cello superstar Ifetayo Ali-Landing returns to Sou Cello superstar Ifetayo Ali-Landing returns to Southern California this weekend to perform Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme” and Zhou Tian’s “Flowing Sleeves” Cello Concerto. Ifetayo notes “…Tchaikovsky…is a core piece for cellists. But it’s my first time playing “Flowing Sleeves,” so I’m really excited to present both pieces.” Purchase Tickets: https://newwestsymphony.org/2022-23-season/rococo-variations/
Venezuelan conductor, Enluis Montes Olivar, age 25 Venezuelan conductor, Enluis Montes Olivar, age 25(!), is the winner of the 2022 II International Orchestra Conducting Competition, recent Gustavo Dudamel Conducting Fellow at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and fast-rising conducting talent. His infectious energy and passion for music will radiate through this exciting evening. Purchase Tickets on our website!
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