New West Music and 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
• Operations Director, New West Society: Dulaine Lough
• Associate Operations Director, New West Symphony & Chorus: Carrie Lynn Johnstone
• Director of Fundraising, New West Society: Rick Richards
• Music Director, New West Symphony & Chorus: Henric Ideström
• Associate Music Director, New West Symphony & Chorus: Jerry Proppe
• Music Director, New West Student Ensemble: David Klob
• Associate Music Director, New West Student Ensemble: Elisa Riegel
• Associate Operations Director, New West Student Ensemble: Andrea Ellis
• Director, New West Music Academy: Desiree Arthur
• Associate Director, New West Music Academy: Melissa McDonald

Members of the Board, New West Society:

• Steve Lenz – Chair
• Lily Lau-Porta – Secretary
• Dave Dart – Treasurer (Ex Officio)
• Joe Essenburg
• 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]