NEW WEST MUSIC & ARTS SOCIETY, also known as New West Society, is a vibrant Christian, faith-driven community dedicated to spreading joy and blessing people of all ages through the transformative power of music. At the heart of our organization is a passionate team of members and teachers who are committed to excellence, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating an environment that is both fun and inspiring.

New West has 4 distinct divisions: 

  • New West Symphony & Chorus (volunteer-driven adult choir & orchestra)
  • New West Student Ensemble (choir and orchestra for students in Grades 8-12)
  • New West Children’s Choir (choir for children in Grades 4-7)
  • New West Music Academy (offers lessons in voice and a variety of instruments)

As a volunteer-based organization, New West relies on the dedication and behind-the-scene spirit of volunteerism of its Members and the parents of its Student Members.  Collectively, our community makes New West’s “Music with a Purpose” possible.

New West Society’s Executive Leadership Team:

  • Executive Director, New West Society: Darryn Werth
  • Artistic Director: Henric Ideström
  • Marketing Director, New West Society: Carrie Lynn Johnstone
  • Business Operations Director, New West Society: Dulaine Lough
  • Fund Development Director, New West Society: Rick Richards

New West Society’s Senior Leadership Team:

  • 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
  • Director, New West Music Academy: Carrie Lynn Johnstone
    • Associate Director, New West Music Academy: Kathy Neuland
  • Production Director: Mikayla Forrester
    • Associate Production Director: Breanne Neufeld
  • Associate Operations Director, NWSC & NWSE: Andrea Ellis
  • Associate Fund Development Director, New West Society: Ana Kerley
  • Associate Marketing Director, New West Society: Andrea Elias

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

  • Joe Essenburg – Chair, Secretary
  • Dave Dart – Treasurer (Ex Officio)
  • Steve Lenz
  • Dan Clarke
  • Jen Bodiguel
  • Christina Bartlett
  • Jeff Brunner
  • Greg Tarnowski
  • Harry Wollin
  • Darryn Werth (Ex Officio)