New West Symphony

06/03/2026

Bring a picnic, blanket, chair, friends - and enjoy the 2026 City of Thousand Oaks Pop-up concerts around town! New West is honored to join this year, presenting the Opera Cowgirls on June 13 - will you be there? Comment below.

Your favorite summer music series is back this June! ✨

From June 5–June 27, 2026, Thousand Oaks comes alive with surprise performances and interactive arts experiences in beautiful outdoor spaces. Experience events that bring art directly into the community and are made for everyone to enjoy.

🎭 8 free events
🎶 Featuring local, regional & nationally recognized artists
🌿 Pop-up performances across Thousand Oaks
🎉 Arts you can experience, explore, and be part of

All events are FREE! Just bring a chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show 🪑🥪✨

🌟 June 5 at Cañada Park: Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars

🌟 June 6 at Northwood Park: The Rebel Eves

🌟 June 12 at Spring Meadow Park: 5-Star Theatricals presents Summer of Rock!

🌟 June 13 at Sunset Hills Park: New West Symphony presents Opera Cowgirls

🌟 June 19 at Triunfo Community Park: Crystal Shawanda

🌟 June 20 at Stagecoach Inn Museum Lawn: The Barefoot Movement

🌟 June 26 at Suburbia Park: Mia Borders

🌟 June 27 at Kimber Park: Boogaloo Assasins

The Pop Up Arts & Music Festival is presented by the City of Thousand Oaks, in partnership with TOArts and Conejo Recreation and Park District.

👉🏼 Learn more at https://bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/pop-up-arts-music-festival-2026

05/27/2026

Can't get enough...of MJs Human Nature?

Throwback to a 2023 outdoor rehearsal when Steve Porcaro - songwriter of the timeless Human Nature - joined us for our first New West Symphony Summerfest.

Steve is the greatest human being, also keyboardist and founding member of Toto!

Inspiring to be in the presence of these creators and see a new generation connect via the new film - 'Michael."

Upcoming New West Symphony summer performances on our website.

Conductor/Music Director: Michael Christie
Orchestra: New West Symphony
Vocals: Jason Scheff (Chicago) Jason Scheff
Drums: Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)
Keyboard/Songwriter: Steve Porcaro (Toto) Steve Porcaro Music
Keyboard: Brandon Coleman Brandon Coleman
Guitar: Errol Cooney Errol Cooney

05/06/2026

Last week, we shared Alanm's story—one student’s journey from beginner to teaching artist, and the lasting impact of New West Symphony's Laby Harmony Project.

As we celebrate 15 years of this vital program, we’re not only reflecting—we’re looking ahead.

More students are still waiting for access to music education, mentorship, and the chance to discover what they’re capable of.

For students like Alanm, this program is more than music—it’s a place to be supported, challenged, and inspired.

That’s what your support makes possible.

🎵 Make a donation today. https://tinyurl.com/y9zjm4df

04/28/2026

At New West Symphony, we have a strong commitment to education and fostering the next generation of students who want to pursue a career in music. Our Maestro Michael Christie recently worked with students who are studying the fundamentals of conducting at California Lutheran University to share some of his expertise.

04/23/2026

We would like to take a moment to recognize our wonderful New West Symphony League volunteers. We could not do all we do without this amazing team of dedicated individuals. To each and every person in the League, thank you for your time and your talent and everything you give of yourself to support our mission. We are forever grateful!

04/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Bernstein, Brahms & Blues concert weekend such a huge success. If you were in the audience, comment below and share your thoughts. Thank you to for your absolutely amazing performance. Thank you to our students for joining the orchestra on stage. Thank you to . What a thrill your conducting debut must have been. And, of course, thank you to our orchestra and Maestro . It was the perfect weekend!


Photos by Eugene Yankevich

04/12/2026

A lot of exciting activity happening at the Kavli Theatre tonight as we prepare for our Bernstein, Brahms & Blues concert! We hosting a ukulele drive to collect instruments for the students in our Laby Harmony Project educational program. There's a Music Petting Zoo where children can see, touch and try out a variety of orchestra instruments, and the ukulele class from is performing.

But that's not all, Brady Steele, our Personnel Manager, is getting things set on stage for the orchestra. And, Loliepop Mena-Hamilton, Patron Services Manager, is ready to answer questions about our membership program, subscriptions and group sales.

If you're here with us tonight, comment below and stop by and say hi in the lobby during intermission and after the concert is over.

We’re proud to be part of this community, bringing world-class music and meaningful music education experiences to audiences of all ages.

04/11/2026

As we prepare for this weekend’s concerts, we thought you might enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into curating each performance—from selecting the repertoire to shaping the full musical experience.

Take a moment to watch this short video and get a glimpse into the artistry and intention behind the program.

Then join us in the concert hall this weekend to experience it all live. 🎶

🎟️ Tickets are going fast—secure your seats today
📅Thousand Oaks on April 11 7pm
📅Camarillo on April 12.

Bernstein, Brahms & Blues. You don't want to miss this concert!

https://newwestsymphony.org/2026-masterpiece-series/bernstein-brahms-blues/

If you want to join us in Thousand Oaks, we have a limited number of $25 Balcony seats still available. Click the "unlock" button on the top left of the Ticketmaster page, enter code FIRST, then select your seats. Fees apply.