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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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Beethoven to Brubeck (Nov. 4 & Nov. 5) American ph Beethoven to Brubeck (Nov. 4 & Nov. 5) American photo legend Ansel Adams and the iconic Brubeck jazz family talents combine sweeping melodies with 102 striking photographic images projected above the orchestra. Few people realize that Adams trained to be a classical musician, a fact which greatly influenced his work.

Tickets: https://newwestsymphony.org/2022-23-season/beethoven-to-brubeck/
@pacificfestivalballet will be represented with tw @pacificfestivalballet will be represented with two of its dancers, Kara Covaleski and Jack Stuart. They will perform to Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 “Classical,” choreographed by Pacific Festival Ballet Artistic Director, Kim Maselli.

Sparkling Classical | September 9th & 10th
Tickets: newwestsymphony.org
Dynamic and engaging performances continue at the Dynamic and engaging performances continue at the New West Symphony! 

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“Sean Chen has had a special relationship with t “Sean Chen has had a special relationship with the New West Symphony since he was named a Discovery Artist as a teenager in 2002. Audiences relish his virtuosity and sparking personality. I am particularly pleased to feature him in a program of whimsical showpieces that will leave performers and audiences alike, smiling.”
– Artistic and Music Director Michael Christie

Sparkling Classical | September 9th & 10th
Tickets at NewWestSymphony.org
We are pleased to announce the Association of Cali We are pleased to announce the Association of California Symphony Orchestras has awarded its prestigious Executive Leadership Award for 2023 to CEO Natalia Staneva. The ACSO Executive Leadership Award recognizes the chief executive officer, executive director, or managing director of an ACSO member organization for extraordinary leadership in the classical music field by advancing the missions of their organization, creating a vision that inspires others, creating strategies to overcome challenges, and uniting a team to meet the demands of the changing world of classical music. 

ACSO Executive Director Sarah Weber said, “We created this award because oftentimes the work of an orchestra CEO is the last to be recognized. In our field, CEOs spend their time supporting their board members, mentoring and coaching their staff, shining the spotlight on their music director, or teaching aspiring young musicians. They lift up everyone before themselves. But they truly provide the strong backbone and influence the internal culture of any successful orchestra. Natalia certainly does for New West Symphony, and she is truly deserving of this recognition.” 

“I have personally witnessed and benefited from Natalia’s inspiring, visionary, and tireless efforts as CEO,” says Music Director Michael Christie. “Her unequaled commitment to continually elevate every aspect of what the Symphony does, from successfully pulling the organization through the pandemic to being the driving force behind our recent inaugural outdoor summer music festival - she is truly a force of nature to be reckoned with and we are incredibly fortunate to have her at the helm.”

Congratulations, Natalia!
Composers on the Sparkling Classical program: Comp Composers on the Sparkling Classical program: Composer Jennifer Higdon is one of America’s most acclaimed figures in contemporary classical music, receiving the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her Violin Concerto, a 2010 Grammy for her Percussion Concerto, a 2018 Grammy for her Viola Concerto and, most recently, a 2020 Grammy for her Harp Concerto.

September 9th & 10th | Sparkling Classical
More information at: newwestsymphony.org
A program of fun, fanciful works that shimmer and A program of fun, fanciful works that shimmer and delight our senses! With Pacific Festival Ballet and featuring Van Cliburn International Piano Competition prize winner, Sean Chen, who captures this whimsical spirit with his endearing charisma and virtuosity. 

https://newwestsymphony.org/2022-23-season/sparkling-classical/
From Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Broadway le From Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday, to Cirque de la Symphonie and Dvořák’s New World Symphony, expect thrills, chills, and lots of trills! 

Explore the series: https://newwestsymphony.org/2024-masterpiece-series/
Let down your hair and be ready for smiles all aro Let down your hair and be ready for smiles all around. Audience favorite pianist, Sean Chen has an affinity for music that sparkles. Music Director Michael Christie has curated a program of effervescent, virtuosic works to follow suit. More information and tickets at NewWestSymphony.org
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Welcome to our 2024 Masterpiece Series! We are pro Welcome to our 2024 Masterpiece Series! We are proud to share our phenomenal upcoming season including renowned performances by Jennifer Holliday, Cirque de la Symphonie, and many more. You are not going to want to miss this. To find out more information, please feel free to click the link in our bio to view our 2024 season brochure. RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TODAY!
Sundays are better with live music! We are so grat Sundays are better with live music! We are so grateful to have hosted incredible performers including @mariachidivas @renaissanceheartmusic @hamednikpay_official and our very own symphony orchestra @moorparkcollege this past weekend. We can not thank these individuals enough and hope each and every one of you enjoyed their performances just as much as we did. See you next year at summerfest!
Saturday in the park! Last night people filled the Saturday in the park! Last night people filled the lawn of @moorparkcollege to enjoy unbelievable performances by @ilyaserovmusic @blancobrown @jasonscheff and many featured guest appearances. You do not want to miss summerfest and lucky for you, TODAY we have another day filled with great music, delicious food, and unforgettable memories to be made. Click the link in our bio to purchase tickets today!

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The stage is set for New West Summerfest at Moorpa The stage is set for New West Summerfest at Moorpark College. Rock legends perform hits of Chicago with the symphony, Blanco Brown, and Raiders of the Lost Ark LIVE! Tomorrow and Sunday, June 24 & 25.

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Going to be a perfect summer weekend! The stage is Going to be a perfect summer weekend! The stage is almost complete and the beautiful lawn of @moorparkcollege awaits for New West Summerfest THIS Saturday and Sunday, June 24 & 25

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THIS WEEKEND!! New West Summerfest 2023, MORE THAN THIS WEEKEND!! New West Summerfest 2023, MORE THAN MUSIC! Whimsical and poetic sculptures by Ann Krasner will be found throughout the festival grounds. Sure to dazzle and inspire. 

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June 24 & 25

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Blanco Brown, thanks for saying hi! Can’t wait f Blanco Brown, thanks for saying hi! Can’t wait for your New West Summerfest show June 24 @moorparkcollege 

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Goodbye June Gloom! HELLO New West Summerfest! For Goodbye June Gloom! HELLO New West Summerfest! Forecasts are consistently calling for perfect high 70s and sun next weekend, June 24 & 25

Join us for an amazing weekend of great music outdoors! Variety of general admission and VIP experiences available. Gates open at 3pm

#grammy #riaaplatinum #earlybird #discount #raidersofthelostark #chicagonights #gitup #trailertrap #classicrock #jazz #countrymusic #Mariachi #contemporaryiranian #nwsummerfest2023 #moorpark #moorparkcollege #thousandoaks #thousandoaksevents #summerfest #summermusic #simivalley #gitup #trailertrap #mariachidivas #GodsOfRock #camarillo #oxnard #ventura #ojaievents #music #westlakevillage #westlakevillageevents
Meet the Summerfest Artists! Two-time Grammy–w Meet the Summerfest Artists! 

Two-time Grammy–winning artists, the Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea are known for their innovative and eclectic array of music ranging from mariachi classics to jazz and pop. We're thrilled to have them join us for Summerfest - get your tickets, today! 
https://newwestsymphony.org/daily-passes-summerfest-2023/
Meet the Summerfest Artists! Blurring the lines b Meet the Summerfest Artists!

Blurring the lines between Country and Hip-Hop music, Multi-Platinum Album country star Blanco Brown will have everyone dancing to his set and worldwide hit “The Git Up” on Saturday, June 24 at Summerfest! 

Get your tickets, today! 
https://newwestsymphony.org/daily-passes-summerfest-2023/
Meet the Summerfest Artists! Without missing a bea Meet the Summerfest Artists! Without missing a beat, Jason Scheff stepped into Chicago with the mega-hit “Will You Still Love Me” in 1986 and never looked back, and is now the longest vocalist/bassist in the band’s history. 

Jason will be performing alongside other legendary guests, presenting the Billboard-topping hits of Chicago and more with the New West Symphony on Saturday, June 24 at Summerfest! 

Get your tickets, today! 
https://newwestsymphony.org/daily-passes-summerfest-2023/
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