New West Music & Arts Society (New West Society) is a faith-based, community organization that is committed to blessing people of all ages through music. Our volunteer members are committed to collectively pursuing excellence, fostering a sense of belonging, and being fun and inspiring. Established as a charitable organization, New West Society believes in using our platform to support organizations that serve the vulnerable, both in our city and around the globe.

New West Society’s Executive Leadership Team:

• Executive Director, New West Society: Darryn Werth
• Marketing Director, New West Society: Carrie Lynn Johnstone
• Operations Director, New West Society: Dulaine Lough
• Associate Operations Director, NWSC & NWSE: Andrea Ellis
• Development Director, New West Society: Rick Richards
• Associate Development Director, New West Society: Ana Kerley
• Music Director, New West Symphony & Chorus: Henric Ideström
• Associate Music Director, New West Symphony & Chorus: Natalie Prando
• Music Director, New West Student Ensemble: David Klob
• Associate Music Director, New West Student Ensemble: Elisa Riegel
• Interim Director, New West Music Academy: Joanne Sampson

New West Music & Arts Society’s Board of Directors:

• Joe Essenburg – Chair
• Lily Lau-Porta – Secretary
• Dave Dart – Treasurer (Ex Officio)
• Steve Lenz
• Dan Clarke
• Jen Bodiguel
• Gail Thiessen
• Christina Bartlett
• Jeff Brunner
• Darryn Werth (Ex Officio)

As an arts organization, New West Society depends on the financial support of individual donors and corporate sponsors… [learn more]