History
Founded in 1995, the New West Symphony is the professional, resident orchestra of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and Barnum Hall in Santa Monica.
Specialties
Founded in 1995, the New West Symphony is the professional, resident orchestra of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and Barnum Hall in Santa Monica. The Symphony attracts talented professional musicians from Los Angeles areas entertainment industry as worldwide. Led by new music director Marcelo Lehninger, the Symphony presents six Masterpiece Series concerts annually, performing major works from the symphonic repertoire with internationally-acclaimed guest artists. As a part of its mission, New West Symphony also facilitates music education programs to help inspire and engage young members of the community.