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SUMMARY:March 28: NWS Annual Charity Gala & Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to New West Music & Arts Society’s 13th Annual Charity Gala and Silent Auction – a reimagined event celebrating the joyful\, meaningful music—and the Music with a Purpose mission—of New West Music & Arts Society.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis year’s Annual Charity Gala will feature a delicious sit-down dinner\, a “shop-with-a-purpose” silent auction\, and outstanding live performances by New West’s talented ensembles. Guests will also learn how their financial partnership helps New West harness the power of music to build community\, share joy\, and offer much-needed hope! \n\n\n \n\n\nHeld in the Legacy Room at Calgary’s Winsport Event Centre\, proceeds from the evening will support New West’s ongoing work to strengthen and grow its foundational pillars of music\, education\, faith\, and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor people who wish to support New West but are unable to attend our Charity Gala in person: our online Silent Auction is open to everyone\, near and far! Our online auction will go LIVE on in mid-March; bidding will end during the Gala; winning bidders in attendance will be able to take their items home.\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Friend of New West to get all the latest news about our Charity Gala & Silent Auction\, and to stay current on other New West news\, events\, and performances.\n\nThank you for supporting New West\, and we look forward to seeing you on March 28th!
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/april-5-charity-gala-and-silent-auction-2/
LOCATION:Winsport Event Centre\, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:April 11: NWSE and NWCC at Oak Park Church
DESCRIPTION:Let the undeniable power of music be a source of joy and encouragement! \nYou’re invited to experience the youthful energy and performance excellence of New West Children’s Choir and New West Student Ensemble at 6:30pm on Saturday\, April 11 at Oak Park Church.  This free concert and time of worship promises to bless people of all ages\, so mark your calendars and join New West’s young musicians for an unforgettable\, music-filled evening. \nWe encourage people to extend an invitation to students in Grades 4-12 who love music and might be interested in joining either of these ensembles next season! \n \n  \nA free-will offering will be taken to support New West Music & Arts Society. \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/oak-park-april-11/
LOCATION:Oak Park Church\, 11263 Oakfield Dr. SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2W 4M2
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SUMMARY:May 9: New West Presents - Better Together!
DESCRIPTION:New West Society presents Better Together — an inspiring evening of music that celebrates the people who make life meaningful and remind us that we truly belong. Join us for a joyful musical journey where powerful choral and orchestral performances come together to create a warm\, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. \nFrom the first note to the final crescendo\, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant and uplifting sound that goes far beyond the “typical choir and orchestra” experience. Enjoy an exciting blend of musical styles — from soul-stirring gospel and soaring classical works to beloved Broadway favourites and fresh\, reimagined pop hits. Each piece is chosen to stir memories\, celebrate relationships\, and bring special people to mind. \n \n  \nBring a friend\, invite a neighbour\, or share the evening with family or a mentor\, and experience a celebration of connection\, belonging\, and community.  Tickets start at just $40 (taxes and fees included!)\, with discounts available for youth 17 and under!  This one-night-only event is not to be missed\, so be sure to reserve yours early! \nBetter Together — harnessing the power of music to celebrate belonging\, and the special places and people that make us feel at home. \nStay up-to date on this and other New West news… Become a “Friend of New West“!
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/better-together-may-9/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:May 31: NWSE at Calgary First Mennonite Church
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of another great performance season with New West Student Ensemble!   \nYou’re invited to experience the youthful energy and performance excellence of New West Student Ensemble at 6:30pm on Sunday\, May 31 at Calgary First Mennonite Church.  This free concert and time of worship promises to bless people of all ages\, so mark your calendars and join New West’s young musicians for an uplifting\, music-filled evening. \n  \n  \n \nA free-will offering will be taken to support New West Music & Arts Society. \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwse-may-31/
LOCATION:Calgary First Mennonite Church\, 2600 Richmond Rd. SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3E 4M3
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SUMMARY:June 3: NWCC Year-End Concert Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join New West Children’s Choir to celebrate their amazing first year of making music together!  \nTo say these young singers have grown in skill and confidence since September would be an understatement!  You are invited to experience first-hand our Children’s Choir’s talent and joyfulness as they perform on Wednesday\, June 3 at 6:30pm.  This evening will showcase their season’s favourite songs; guests are invited to stay afterwards to enjoy some light refreshments after the concert. \nMark your calendars and join us at New West Centre for the Arts as you enjoy New West’s youngest musicians for an joy-filled concert celebration! \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwcc-june-3/
LOCATION:New West Centre for the Arts\, 1832 Hastings Cres. SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 4C9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:June 6: NWSC Concert in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Grab some friends\, a lawn chair\, and some sunscreen to enjoy an afternoon of music at our outdoor “Best of the Season” concert with New West Symphony & Chorus! \nFor the last concert of New West’s 16th season\, New West Symphony & Chorus is taking their music to the great outdoors – at Calgary’s Parkdale Community Association on Saturday\, June 6th at 2:30pm.  In addition to enjoying some of our favourite songs of the season\, guests will have the opportunity to grab some ice cream and other snacks…  YES\, there will be a Food Truck or two on hand to make this family-friendly afternoon concert as perfect as possible! \n \nAs you can imagine\, there is a bit of weather-related risk scheduling a concert outside at this time of year.  Please pray for sunshine (warm\, but overcast would also be wonderful)\, as this event will be cancelled should the weather not cooperate.  Should this be the case\, we will update our website event and send out a notification via our “Friends of New West” email late morning/early afternoon on June 6th.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwsc-june-6/
LOCATION:Parkdale Community Association\, 3512 5th Ave NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Oct. 4: NWSC @ Zion Church\, Didsbury\, AB
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss New West’s first concert of our 2026-2027 season!   \nJoin New West Symphony & Chorus at Zion Church in Didsbury for an amazing evening of music that will uplift and encourage!  New West has been performing at churches in and around the Calgary area for 16 years\, and if you haven’t yet had the opportunity to come to one yet\, we promise you that we’re not your ordinary “church choir”!  New West Symphony & Chorus is widely known for their excellent\, energetic\, and emotive performances\, featuring a broad range of musical styles people of all ages will enjoy! \n \n  \nA free-will offering will be taken. \nLet’s SHARE JOY! Every fall\, New West invites guests to help contribute towards our annual “Sharing Christmas Joy” community concert gift bags.  If you are able\, we will be collecting new\, small children’s toys\, baby board books and $10 Starbucks gift cards (for teens).  Thank you for considering this opportunity to share joy with our community’s most vulnerable.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwsc-oct-4/
LOCATION:Zion Church\, AB-582\, Didsbury\, Alberta\, T0M 0W0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nov. 1: NWSC at Falconridge Family Church
DESCRIPTION:Join New West Symphony & Chorus at Falconridge Family Church (155 Falconridge Crescent NE) for an amazing evening of music that will uplift and encourage!  New West has been performing at churches in and around the Calgary area for 16 years\, and if you haven’t yet had the opportunity to come to one yet\, we promise you that we’re not your ordinary “church choir”!  New West Symphony & Chorus is widely known for their excellent\, energetic\, and emotive performances\, featuring a broad range of musical styles people of all ages will enjoy! \n \nA free-will offering in support of New West Society will be taken. \nLet’s SHARE JOY! Every fall\, New West invites guests to help contribute towards our annual “Sharing Christmas Joy” community concert gift bags.  If you are able\, we will be collecting new\, small children’s toys\, baby board books and $10 Starbucks gift cards (for teens).  Thank you for considering this opportunity to share joy with our community’s most vulnerable.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwsc-nov-1/
LOCATION:Falconridge Family Church\, 155 Falconridge Crescent NE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3J 1Z9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nov. 8: NWSE and NWCC at Bonavista Church
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to experience the youthful energy and performance excellence of New West Student Ensemble and New West Children’s Choir at 6:30pm on Sunday\, November 8 at Bonavista Church.  This free concert and time of worship promises to bless people of all ages\, so mark your calendars and join New West’s youngest musicians for an uplifting\, music-filled evening. \n \n  \nA free-will offering will be taken to support New West Music & Arts Society. \nNew West Society will be gathering items for our “Sharing Christmas Joy” concert guests’ gift bags.  If you are able to contribute\, we are currently collecting: small\, new children’s toys\, baby board books\, and $10 Starbucks gift cards (for teens). Thank you for helping New West share joy with our community this Christmas!
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/nwse-nwcc-bonavista-nov-8/
LOCATION:Bonavista Church\, 1509 Lake Ontario Dr SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2J 4Y7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nov. 22: NWSC at Cochrane Alliance
DESCRIPTION:New West Symphony & Chorus is excited to bring our music back to the community of Cochrane!  What a privilege it is to be able to usher people into God’s presence with choir and orchestra music that communicates love\, grace\, forgiveness and joy!  Please join us for an evening of uplifting music at Cochrane Alliance Church on Sunday\, November 22nd. \nIf you’ve had the opportunity to enjoy a New West concert in the past\, we encourage you to invite a friend or family member to come along with you – perhaps someone who has never experienced a New West performance\, or someone who simply needs a dose of encouragement and joy right now. \n \n  \nThis concert is free for all to attend; an offering in support of New West Music & Arts Society will be taken. \nLet’s SHARE JOY! Every fall\, New West invites guests to help contribute towards our annual “Sharing Christmas Joy” community concert gift bags.  If you are able\, New West will be collecting new\, small children’s toys\, baby board books and $10 Starbucks gift cards (for teens).  Thank you for considering this opportunity to share love and joy with our community.
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/cochrane-alliance-nov-22/
LOCATION:Cochrane Alliance Church\, 902 Glenbow Drive\, Cochrane\, Alberta\, T4C 1J2
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SUMMARY:Dec. 6: New West's "The Music of Christmas" in Red Deer!
DESCRIPTION:Red Deer and Central Alberta\, we’re coming your way\, and we’re bringing Christmas with us!  New West Symphony & Chorus is looking forward to joining you for an uplifting early-evening Christmas concert filled with joy\, celebration and song! \nNew West’s “The Music of Christmas” will be a perfect way for people of all ages to usher in the Christmas season!  With close to 100 members\, New West Symphony & Chorus is a powerhouse of music and passion\, blending a full-voice choir with a dynamic orchestra to create unforgettable performances. Since 2010\, this vibrant adult ensemble has dazzled audiences with its eclectic repertoire\, spanning classical\, contemporary\, gospel\, and pop music. \n \nCome and enjoy the Music of Christmas with your friends\, co-workers\, family and neighbours at this FREE community concert! \nAn offering in support of New West’s “Sharing Christmas Joy” community concert will be taken. \nIf you are able\, we will be collecting new\, small children’s toys\, baby board books and $10 Starbucks gift cards (for teens).  These items will be gifted to our guests at our “Sharing Christmas Joy” concert. Thank you for considering this opportunity to tangibly share God’s love\, hope and joy with people in our community. \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/the-music-of-christmas-dec-6/
LOCATION:Home Church\, 1 England Way\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4S 2C3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Dec. 19: Christmas with New West!
DESCRIPTION:SAVE the DATE and be sure to join us as we celebrate the JOY and HOPE of Christmas with New West!  Let the vibrant music of New West Symphony & Chorus\, New West Student Ensemble\, and New West Children’s Choir transport you into a Christmas dream – dreams of yesteryear and Christmases to come! \nTickets to Christmas with New West go on sale in early November!  To get your exclusive pre-sale discount code\, and to stay up-to-date on other New West concerts and events\, sign up to become a “Friend of New West” today! \n \n 
URL:https://newwestsociety.com/event/christmas-with-new-west-5/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 0K9\, Canada
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