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Professional orchestra based in Thousand Oaks, CA, led by Grammy-winning Music Director Michael Christie @michaelchristiemusic

Join us tonight, April 3 at 6:30 PM, at Thousand O

Join us tonight, April 3 at 6:30 PM, at Thousand Oaks Library for a special edition of New West Symphony's Meet the Artists, part of the Library's One City, One Book program.
Hosted by Maestro Michael Christie, the event features insightful interviews and musical performances by Laura Zahn, mezzo-soprano; Evan K. Brown Tenor; John Allen Nelson, Baritone; and Kristof Van Grysperre, piano/Angels Vocal Art artistic director.
More info at tolibrary.org
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Register today for Meet the Artists - this Thursda

Register today for Meet the Artists - this Thursday, April 3 at University Village Thousand Oaks!
Hosted by Maestro Michael Christie, the event features insightful interviews and musical performances by Laura Zahn, mezzo-soprano; Evan K. Brown, tenor; John Allen Nelson, baritone; and Kristof Van Grysperre, piano/Angels Vocal Art artistic director.
The event starts at 2 PM with a dessert reception at 1 PM. Free and open to the public. Reservations required by calling 805.241.3300 at least 48 hours in advance.
This program is held prior to this weekend's "Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen" concerts at Bank of America PAC in Thousand Oaks and Rancho Campana PAC in Camarillo. It will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook. Join us online!
More details at #linkinbio☝️
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For this weekend's "Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen" co

For this weekend's "Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen" concerts, New West Symphony is proud to partner with Angels Vocal Art (Kristof Van Grysperre, artistic director).
Angels Vocal Art's mission is to empower the next generation of opera singers with professional performance opportunities, world-class training and a full orchestra. Dedicated to both artists and audiences, AVA enriches the community with dynamic performances, honoring tradition, embracing innovation and shaping the future of opera.
Details & tickets at #linkinbio👆
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For our upcoming "Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen" conc

For our upcoming "Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen" concerts, we're proud to partner with Pepperdine Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Ryan Board.
The Pepperdine Chamber Choir is Pepperdine University’s top-tier vocal ensemble. This auditioned group of music and non-music majors performs demanding vocal ensemble repertoire of diverse styles and presents concerts locally, nationally and internationally.
Experience these talented singers live on April 5 & 6!
Details & tickets at #linkinbio👆
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As part of celebrating musical milestones at our A

As part of celebrating musical milestones at our April 5 & 6 concerts, New West Symphony is performing three legendary pop hits from 1975... 50 years ago! Join us for Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, ABBA's Mamma Mia and Rhinestone Cowboy, made famous by Glen Campbell, featuring the full orchestra and vocal soloists.
Details & tickets at #linkinbio👆
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Join us for Meet the Artists on Thursday, April 3

Join us for Meet the Artists on Thursday, April 3 at University Village Thousand Oaks!
Hosted by Maestro Michael Christie, the event features insightful interviews and musical performances by Laura Zahn, mezzo-soprano; Evan K. Brown, tenor; John Allen Nelson, baritone; and Kristof Van Grysperre, piano/Angels Vocal Art artistic director.
The event starts at 2 PM with a dessert reception at 1 PM. Free and open to the public. Reservations required by calling 805.241.3300 at least 48 hours in advance.
This program is held prior to the NWS April 5 & 6 "Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen" concerts in Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. It will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.
More details at #linkinbio☝️
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Congrats, Natalia! We are so proud of you! 💕

Congrats, Natalia! We are so proud of you! 💕
#repost @strollnorthranch
March Issue features, “ Honoring Our Women Owned Businesses/Leaders for Women’s History Month.”⁠
Stroll would like to provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of remarkable women who are sponsors of Stroll and leaders in the community. ⁠
New West Symphony-Natalia Staneva, CEO⁠
Natalia has been CEO of the New Symphony since 2012 and General Manager before that (since 2008).⁠
Founded in 1995, the New West Symphony is a professional orchestra that draws its players from the rich talent pool of professional Los Angeles-area musicians. With artistic direction led by GRAMMY® winner Maestro Michael Christie, appointed as music director in December 2018, the Symphony is the resident company of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks and performs at the Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo.⁠
The bold solution is music - In 2019, only 37% of U.S. 12th graders could read proficiently; only 40% were proficient in math. Poor reading and math comprehension limit a student’s ability to learn, to earn, and to effectively parent future children of their own. The solution is music-based mentoring throughout the childhood that develops their brains, discipline and contributes to higher test scores. New West Symphony has comprehensive music education, family and concert programs for all ages. Music instruction, mentoring multiple days per week and attending concerts in the local venues are the gifts that we bring to this community. Join our mission!⁠
Natalia met my husband over a decade ago at the Symphony, and when one of her kids joined the Los Robles Children’s Chorus and performed during the last New West Symphony’s Winter Spectacular concert, it was a moment filled with pride, joy, and a deep sense of fulfillment. It was incredible to see how her personal and professional lives intertwined in such a meaningful way in this wonderful community.⁠
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Music Director Michael Christie introduces our Apr

Music Director Michael Christie introduces our April 5 & 6 concerts that celebrate musical milestones: selections from Bizet's Carmen; Smetana's beautiful Moldau; masterful Cantatas by Bach; and legendary pop hits (Rhinestone Cowboy, Mamma Mia and Bohemian Rhapsody). Join us for a fun evening of diverse music!
Details & tickets at #linkinbio👆
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Join us on April 5 & 6 for a celebration of signif

Join us on April 5 & 6 for a celebration of significant musical milestones! The year 2025 marks New West Symphony's 30th anniversary. This spurred our Music Director to search out other notable anniversaries, and they're fun. Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most popular operas ever written, and Smetana led us through the picturesque Czech countryside with his Moldau (both written 150 years ago). J.S. Bach was flourishing during his illustrious tenure in Leipzig (300 years ago) and some of the most legendary pop hits were released in 1975 (50 years ago).
Guest artists include Angels Vocal Art, Pepperdine Chamber Choir, Los Robles Children's Choir and vocal soloists, led by Music Director Michael Christie.
Don't miss what is sure to be a fun, high-energy performance!
Details & tickets at #linkinbio
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Goosebumps! We're so excited to welcome State Stre

Goosebumps! We're so excited to welcome State Street Ballet Professional Track dancers to the stage this weekend for an epic performance for Orff's Carmina Burana, with the New West Symphony, NWS Chorus, Vieness Piano Duo, Los Robles Children's Choir and vocal soloists, conducted by Michael Christie.
Check out the behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage of the world premiere choreography and catch this exciting collaboration live — March 1 at Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks and March 2 at Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo.
Details & tickets at #linkinbio👆
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Our March 1 & 2 concerts feature the New West Symp

Our March 1 & 2 concerts feature the New West Symphony Chorus performing in Orff's epic Carmina Burana. The Chorus has been led by Dr. Wyant Morton since 2023.
“Having a Symphony Chorus as part of the NWS family is a true jewel in our artistic crown. The Ventura and West LA County region is full of amazing vocalists. Our recent choral/orchestral projects have proven there is great interest in contributing to the vast repertoire that puts these artists onstage with the power of a symphony orchestra." ~Music Director Michael Christie
Hear the Chorus live onstage on March 1 & 2!
Details & tickets at #linkinbio👆
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We're looking forward to welcoming three outstandi

We're looking forward to welcoming three outstanding guest vocalists to perform Carmina Burana with the New West Symphony on March 1 & 2:
Celena Shafer, soprano - “...Brilliant...singing with bright, focused sound and utter confidence.” ~The New York Times
Arnold Livingston Geis, tenor - “...Sizable lyric instrument...honeyed tone on all registers." ~Opera Today
David Adam Moore, baritone - "...Enviable swagger coupled with a subtle musicality and big, handsome voice." ~Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Get to know the artists and hear them perform at our Meet the Artists event on Feb. 27 at University Village Thousand Oaks.
Details & tickets, Meet the Artists info and the digital playbill are at the #linkinbio👆
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We're thrilled to welcome actor/comedian Jim Meski

We're thrilled to welcome actor/comedian Jim Meskimen as the narrator for Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals for our March 1 & 2 concerts.
An actor for nearly 40 years, Meskimen has appeared on TV shows Friends, NCIS, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Young Sheldon, SWAT, Hunters, Parks & Recreation, and Landman, to name a few. Film credits include Apollo 13, The Grinch and There Will Be Blood. His character voices and impressions have been heard on innumerable video games, commercials and animated shows.
Don't miss what is sure to be a fun experience for all ages!
"Carmina & Carnival" details & tickets at #linkinbio👆
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Check out the Vieness Piano Duo playing the finale

Check out the Vieness Piano Duo playing the finale of Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals at the #linkinbio👆
Then catch this fun musical suite live with the New West Symphony and the Vieness Piano Duo at our "Carmina & Carnival" concerts on March 1 & 2, including narration by actor/comedian Jim Meskimen.
Details & tickets on our website (link in bio).
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Join us for Meet the Artists on Thursday, Feb 27 a

Join us for Meet the Artists on Thursday, Feb 27 at University Village Thousand Oaks. Hosted by Maestro Michael Christie, the event features insightful interviews and musical performances by the Vieness Piano Duo (Vijay Venkatesh & Eva Schaumkell); Celena Shafer, soprano; Arnold Livingston Geis, tenor; and David Adam Moore, baritone.
The event starts at 2 PM with a dessert reception at 1 PM. Free and open to the public. Reservations required by calling 805.241.3300 at least 48 hours in advance.
This program is held prior to the NWS March 1 & 2 "Carmina & Carnival" concerts in Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. The MTA event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel and Facebook page. Join us online!
More details at #linkinbio👆
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Music Director Michael Christie invites you to our

Music Director Michael Christie invites you to our March 1 & 2 concerts featuring the epic Carmina Burana and fun, imaginative Carnival of the Animals!
“Both works on this program highlight the extraordinary talents of the Vieness Piano Duo and our profound commitment to community partnerships, featuring the New West Symphony Chorus, renowned vocal soloists, Los Robles Children's Choir and State Street Ballet Professional Track dancers performing world premiere choreography. The evening also includes narration by actor/comedian Jim Meskimen. Whether it be the gently flowing cello melody of Carnival of the Animals’ ‘Swan,’ or the thundering vocals and percussion of Carmina Burana, I am proud to present this musical tour de force to our community.” ~Michael Christie
"Carmina & Carnival"
March 1, 7 PM at BAPAC, Thousand Oaks
March 2, 3 PM at RCPAC, Camarillo
Details & tickets at #linkinbio
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We are so grateful to receive this feedback from a

We are so grateful to receive this feedback from a patron after this past weekend's performances. It means a lot to us to have a positive impact in people's lives.
“Our first experience at New West was on January 25, 2025. We had just moved into our new home in Thousand Oaks on January 15, after delaying our move from Ohio for a week because of the growing concern about new fires in the area that might jeopardize our family. After a week of terror and worry about the fires and worries about whether we would need to evacuate so soon after moving in, attending New West Symphony's performance was quite a relief. We enjoyed the diverse program, ranging from Tchaikovsky's 4th to ET, with a salute to Chinese Culture as the cherry on top. We wish all the New West orchestra members, conductor, and administrative staff a wonderful 30th anniversary celebration.”
📷 Eugene Yankevich

O Fortuna! Thus begins the epic Carmina Burana, to

O Fortuna! Thus begins the epic Carmina Burana, to be performed by the New West Symphony on March 1 & 2, along with the NWS Chorus and renowned vocal soloists.
Carnival of the Animals is a humorous, imaginative musical suite featuring accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist Jim Meskimen, whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences.
The talented Vieness Piano Duo performs throughout the concert, and the Los Robles Children's Choir and State Street Ballet Professional Track dancers are also featured in this special performance!
Saturday, March 1 at 7 PM
Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
Sunday, March 2 at 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo
Tickets start $40; children/students $5
Details & tickets at #linkinbio👆
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We can't wait to welcome you to the opening of our

We can't wait to welcome you to the opening of our 30th anniversary season! Celebrate with us as we perform Tchaikovsky, @johnwilliams.music , @jameshornerofficial , Ligeti and a very special world premiere work by Kui Dong for Hong Wang , playing the newly created Liquanqin. This clip is from our Thursday evening rehearsal. Join us tonight in @bapactoaks Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks or tomorrow at Rancho Campana High School Performing Arts Center
A clip from a recent rehearsal!
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At this weekend's "Symphonic Odyssey" concerts, Ne

At this weekend's "Symphonic Odyssey" concerts, New West Symphony will explore outer space with music from Apollo 13 and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial films.
Saturday, Jan 25 at 7 PM
Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
Sunday, Jan 26 at 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo
Horner's music for Apollo 13 is simple, direct and an eloquent evocation of the personal strength of integrity, knowledge and bravery of those who made that program a source of national pride.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and John Williams’ memorable score won both an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award.
PROGRAM:
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4
Ligeti: Concert Românesc
Kui Dong: Resonating Lands (World Premiere in honor of the Lunar New Year)
Horner: Music from Apollo 13
John Williams: Adventures on Earth from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Tickets start at $40
Children/students $15 (call to order)
Details & tickets at #linkinbio
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