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 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 Franzen
  • 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)

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