New West’s educational programs engage young people year-round by providing original, interactive concerts at Symphonic Adventures, the Music Van and visits to the classrooms by New West Symphony musicians. This multifaceted educational program presents the finest possible introduction to symphonic music. The New West Symphony also highlights extraordinary young musicians under the age of 25 in its Guitar Center Young Artists Concerts each January.A cultural cornerstone of Ventura County, the New West Symphony provides accessible world-class performances and educational opportunities to the community. Under Maestro Boris Brott’s energetic leadership, the New West Symphony offers performances of symphonic masterpieces with appearances by renowned guest artists to great acclaim. For more information about the New West Symphony, call toll-free at (800) NEW-WEST (639-9378) or visit www.newwestsymphony.org.
New West Symphony presents first limited edition CD
December 08, 2004
Santa Paula News
As part of its 10th season celebration, the New West Symphony is offering classical music fans a premium for their support.
As part of its 10th season celebration, the New West Symphony is offering classical music fans a premium for their support. Donors of $100 or more will receive a commemorative limited edition CD, “The Best of the New West Symphony.”The CD includes Wagner’s Overture to Die Meistersinger, the first movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture, Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Holst’s The Planets (Mars, Mercury and Jupiter). For more information and to make a donation, contact Diana Dunbar, New West Symphony’s director of development, at 777-7868, or Jennifer Schwabauer, development associate, at 777-7866.Donations raised through the CD program and various New West Symphony fundraising events support its community music education programs. With an emphasis on bringing classical music to all ages, the Symphony has reached more than 120,000 people, including 25,000 children annually, since its founding in 1995.“The Symphony now supplies the only music education available in 16 out of 18 elementary school districts in this county, filling a musical void in our education system,” says Diana Dunbar. “By donating to the New West Symphony, you are helping us to inspire musical appreciation in Ventura County youth.”
