Wes Janzen
Wes is the President / Conductor of Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. A native of Canada, Wes frequently collaborated with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Chamber Choir, and CBC Radio Orchestra. He first guest conducted the KSOC in 2006 and moved to Kyiv with his family in 2013 to lead the ministry there. He continues to lead KSOC tours to Europe and North America.
Bio last updated July 17th, 2018.
Articles by Wes Janzen
Tears of Joy in Ukraine
By Hannah Marazzi, with Wes Janzen, Kim Janzen
July 17, 2018
As life-long lovers of music Wes and Kim Janzen had built successful careers as directors and performers in Canada. Surprised by the conviction that God was calling them to marry their love of music and mission in the country of Ukraine, the Janzens set off for the adventure of a lifetime. Suddenly, war broke out.
After being in Ukraine for six months out of the year for several years, I knew, without a doubt, that God was calling us here to Ukraine full time because where you see God working is where you need to be C: In 2012, Kim you were appointed Interim Director of Outreach Ministries and Wes, you were appointed Interim Conductor and Artistic Director of Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Interim President of Music Mission Kiev The next year, I had the opportunity to go with Wes and when I saw and experienced what God was doing here in Ukraine, I was so excited Each year KSOC shares evangelism through song in Ukraine and travel to Canada, singing in churches across the nation and even in parliament, bringing the good news through music to those who will listen