New West Symphony's First Violin and Concertmaster, Elizabeth Pitcairn, (center) performs Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in D Major at Barnum Hall on Sunday, October 12, 2008. The New West Symphony was founded in 1995 and is the resident orchestra of the 1,500-seat Oxnard Performing Arts Center, the 1,800-seat Countrywide Performing Arts Center at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and the 1,200-seat Barnum Hall in Santa Monica.The New West’s players are all professional musicians drawn from the rich pool of classical musicians in the Los Angeles region, many of whom play for other area orchestras as well as being active “session players” for film, television and audio recording in the entertainment industry. Under the leadership of its founding Music Director, Maestro Boris Brott, the orchestra performs predominantly 19th and 20th century symphonic repertoire. The New West Symphony has also served as the touring orchestra for Andrea Bocelli, having completed three tours, most recently in December 2007. Now established as one of the pre-eminent orchestras in Southern California, the New West Symphony continues to thrill its audiences with its virtuosity and richness of sound. The power, drama and beauty of musical masterpieces come alive at New West Symphony performances. The New West Symphony is a 501c3 charity and governed by a 50-member board of directors