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New West Symphony Family and Friends, Great melod

New West Symphony Family and Friends,

Great melodies connect us to important moments in our lives, products we purchase, even the ring tones we assign to our phone contacts. Melodies are everywhere! Like you, I love a great tune, so I am shining a spotlight on timeless melodies crafted by masters over the ages in styles ranging from symphonic favorites to elegant jazz standards.

Guest artists Xavier Foley, Hermanos Herrera and Brighton Thomas join the New West Symphony to present favorite tuneful works by Mozart, Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Bottesini, Foster, Handy, Ramirez, and Carillo.

Michael Christie
Artistic and Music Director

Tickets and Details on Our Website!

Laby Harmony Project Student Awarded D'addario Sch

Laby Harmony Project Student Awarded D'addario Scholarship! Congratulations to Laby Harmony Project graduating high school senior Allen Bryant, who was awarded a D'Addario Foundation Scholarship for college earlier this month. Allen was 1 of only 12 students to receive this scholarship. Allen has been a music student with the Laby Harmony Project for over 10 years and his hard work and dedication have paid off.

Powerhouse cellist Ifetayo Ali-Landing comes to Ne

Powerhouse cellist Ifetayo Ali-Landing comes to New West Symphony this January. Featuring the music of Tchaikovsky, Ginastera, and Zhou Tian, this varied concert has something for everyone. All under the baton of up-and-coming guest conductor Enluis Montes Olivar, we are excited to present Rococo Variations! Full details on our website.

Take a break from your favorite Netflix series and

Take a break from your favorite Netflix series and join us as we will be Binging on Mozart. Considered by many to be the greatest composer in history, New West Symphony, plus our very own award-winning soloists will perform highlights selected from more than 600 works. Visit our website for details!

The new season also features a live performance of

The new season also features a live performance of Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra, a new fantastical film collaboration between composer Mason Bates and Academy Award-winning animator Jim Capobianco. This beautiful and unique film, which follows a "Sprite" made of sound, combines 2D-animation and live action film in order to explore the unique role of each instrument within the orchestra. Learn more on our website!

It’s here! New West Symphony proudly announces o

It’s here! New West Symphony proudly announces our 2022/2023 Masterpiece Series Season. Composed of some of Southern California’s finest musicians, Ventura County’s premiere professional orchestra returns to the stage to present a season of beloved and timeless audience favorites, plus new and exciting works.

Select from three flexible subscription packages to fit your preferences, including our new 4 concert “Choose Your Own” Subscription. Create your own season perfectly suited for you! Subscription pricing begins at as little as $25 per concert for a 6 concert package in either of our beautiful venues in Thousand Oaks or Camarillo. Purchase Your Subscription on Our Website!

New West Symphony Announces 2022-23 Season! "Thi

New West Symphony Announces 2022-23 Season!

"This season will lift your spirit and delight your eyes! Lovingly chosen vibrant works showcase genius composers and brilliantly talented performers. We wanted to present to the community concert themes such as musical variations, music that is witty, concert experiences that incorporate gorgeous video imagery, and wintertime classics. Every work is selected because they make an orchestra sound great. Every concert is conceived with the audience experience at the forefront,” said Maestro Christie.

NEW THIS SEASON - CONCERT PACKAGES AVAILABLE! Select from our 8 CONCERT SERIES which includes add-on concerts in 2022, our new 6 CONCERT SERIES, or our 4 CONCERT CHOOSE YOUR OWN SERIES. Visit our website!

We're so proud to learn that the 2022 Class of the

We're so proud to learn that the 2022 Class of the D'Addario Foundation College Scholarship Program includes one of Our Laby Harmony Project students as one of 12 scholarship recipients! Allen Bryant: Laby Harmony Project – Ventura, CA – Ventura College.

The New West Symphony family deeply mourns the los

The New West Symphony family deeply mourns the loss of our valued and longstanding board member and friend, Peter Van Name (5/15/1957 – 6/24/2022). Born in Nyjack, New York, and raised in Chicago with three other siblings, Peter is survived by his wife Rain, his mother, and two brothers, Paul Van Name and Alex Edwards.

When asked why he supported the Symphony, he would often say that classical music needed benefactors who would help preserve the cultural experiences for generations to come. Peter and his beautiful wife Rain attended numerous events and fundraisers for New West Symphony throughout the years, and through personal contributions and matching donations have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Symphony’s programs, making his dream possible.

We invite you to visit his tribute page to learn more about this great man and share a memory: https://newwestsymphony.org/peter/

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Artistic an

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Artistic and Music Director Michael Christie! We appreciate you so much and hope you have a wonderful day. Please post your birthday wishes for Michael.

You've Never Heard the Bass Sound Like this Before

You've Never Heard the Bass Sound Like this Before! Most people, when they think of the bass, think of the low grumble of a horror movie soundtrack, or the baritone plucking of a smokey jazz ballad. But not bass soloist Xavier Foley! Xavier, who performs with the New West Symphony this October, effortless raises his instrument into the upper-stratosphere. If you weren't looking, you might mistake his masterful playing for the sound of a violin!

For tickets and details on this incredible show, which also features a symphony by Mozart and classics from The Great American Songbook, visit our website!

Masters of Melody - Get Your Tickets! Sat, Oct. 1,

Masters of Melody - Get Your Tickets!
Sat, Oct. 1, 2022 – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Sun, Oct. 2, 2022 – Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo

A melody leads us to the heights of bliss and the depths of despair, but what are the keys to weaving together musical notes into emotional expression? Leading American composer and double bass virtuoso Xavier Foley illuminates the process of creating melodies and demonstrating their power. Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony” is the pinnacle of classical era melody-creating genius; the Great American Songbook and Beyond connects us to a golden era of American and Mexican songwriting.

We are honored to be recipients of a grant from Me

We are honored to be recipients of a grant from Meadowlark Service League! This fantastic non-profit just raised and distributed more than $270K to 30 Ventura County charities and college scholarships! Please support this wonderful organization at the Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew & Food Festival on Sunday, July 31st.

Masters of Melody | Tickets on our website! Sat, O

Masters of Melody | Tickets on our website!
Sat, Oct. 1, 2022 – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Sun, Oct. 2, 2022 – Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo

THE PROGRAM
Music of the Great American Songbook and Beyond
Giovanni Bottesini | Double Bass Concerto No. 2 in B Minor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

THE ARTISTS
Michael Christie, conductor
Xavier Foley, double bass
Hermanos Herrera, guest ensemble

Program and artists are subject to change.

The New West Symphony inspires passion for symphon

The New West Symphony inspires passion for symphonic music through live performances and educational initiatives that engage and enrich our diverse audiences.
Individuals, local businesses and corporations keep our music alive. Supporting the New West Symphony with a gift or sponsorship helps us sustain and grow the highest quality of live classical music and music education in the region. Please consider making your gift today.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to longtime

We would like to extend a warm welcome to longtime New West Symphony supporter Patricia Jones as our Director of Special Projects.

As Director of Special Projects, Patricia will help the organization to build capacity for the future through the planning and implementation of special fundraising projects.

Patricia is currently volunteering her time as Chairman of the Board for Senior Concerns and has served on the board for 10 years. She is also a volunteer with the Thousand Oaks Rotary Club and the TOARTS Development Committee. She served on Los Robles Hospital Board of Trustees for 6 years. In her spare time, Patricia continues to play the piano whenever possible. She enjoys taking acting classes at The 4th Wall Acting Studio in Agoura Hills.

Patricia was named Woman of the Year by the Greater Conejo Chamber of Commerce in 2011, was named Top 25 Most Influential People in the Conejo Valley by the Acorn Publication, Senior of the Year Award Nomination in 2019 by the Thousand Oaks Council on Aging.

We are happy to have you aboard, Patricia!

New West Symphony’s FREE “Opera Lite” at Pop

New West Symphony’s FREE “Opera Lite” at Pop Up Arts & Music Festival
Friday, June 3, 2022 at 7:00
El Parque de la Paz, 2580 Pleasant Way, Thousand Oaks

Reminder: New West Symphony cannot provide seating for this event. Please bring your own chairs!

Join us for an evening of famous arias in the park with internationally renowned baritone Valdis Jansons and LA Opera soprano Alaysha Fox accompanied by the members of the New West Symphony. This performance is part of the City of Thousand Oaks Pop Up Arts & Music Festival.

A look ahead this fall... Ode to Joy Nov 19 - 20 T

A look ahead this fall... Ode to Joy Nov 19 - 20
Tickets on our website!

Long known as a work calling for humanity to unite as “brothers,” Beethoven’s mighty Ninth Symphony has stirred whole societies to lofty ideals since its premiere in 1824. Los Angeles based composer Reena Esmail epitomizes the many facets of being and having a sister in her radiant work that joins Western Classical Music and Hindustani Classical Music traditions. The California Lutheran University Choir and Pepperdine University Concert Choir join leading vocal soloists under the direction of Michael Christie.

On October 1st + 2nd 2022 the New West Symphony br

On October 1st + 2nd 2022 the New West Symphony brings you Masters of Melody, a unique program featuring works from Mozart, Bottesini, and Music of the Great American Songbook and Beyond.

Guests can expect the romantic Double Bass Concerto No. 2 in B Minor by Bottesini in all its three movements. Guest can also count on hearing one of the greatest symphonies ever composed, Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter,” the last and longest composition from the great Mozart. Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” features four movements and lasts around 33 minutes.

This is a unique program that will only be performed in select venues this fall. Join Michael Christie as conductor, Xavier Foley on double bass, and Hermanos Herrera as a guest ensemble! Tickets on our website!

Masters of Melody Sat, Oct. 1, 2022 – Thousand

Masters of Melody

Sat, Oct. 1, 2022 – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Sun, Oct. 2, 2022 – Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo

A melody leads us to the heights of bliss and the depths of despair, but what are the keys to weaving together musical notes into emotional expression? Leading American composer and double bass virtuoso @xavierfoleybass illuminates the process of creating melodies and demonstrating their power. Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony” is the pinnacle of classical era melody-creating genius; the Great American Songbook and Beyond connects us to a golden era of American and Mexican songwriting. Get your tickets on our website!

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