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 to make a meaningful impact on our community and beyond.

New West Society’s Executive Leadership Team:

  • Chief Executive Officers: Darryn Werth & Henric Ideström
  • Business Operations Director: Dulaine Lough
  • Production Director: Mikayla Forrester
  • Marketing Director: Dulaine Lough
  • Fund Development Director: currently held by Henric Ideström
  • Director, New West Music Academy: Carrie Lynn Johnstone
  • Music Directors:
    • New West Symphony & Chorus: Henric Ideström
    • New West Student Ensemble: David Klob
    • New West Children’s Choir: Kaitlin Walker (Aug. – Dec.), Natalie Prando (January 2027 onward)

New West Society’s Associate Leadership Team:

  • Associate Operations Directors: Jess Dylke, Leanne Keegstra
  • Associate Production Director: Breanne Neufeld
  • Associate Marketing Director, New West Society: Andrea Elias
  • Associate Music Directors:
    • New West Symphony & Chorus: Chris Neufeld
    • New West Student Ensemble: Elisa Riegel
    • New West Children’s Choir: Tara Lavender, Kaitlin Walker (January 2027 onward)

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

  • Joe Essenburg – Chair
  • Dave Dart – Treasurer (Ex Officio)
  • Michelle Li – Secretary
  • Jen Bodiguel
  • Jeff Brunner
  • Mel Dewar
  • Greg Tarnowski
  • Harry Wollin
  • Darryn Werth (Ex Officio)