ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? A Celebration of Love
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, February 27, 2023
WHAT TIME? 7:30 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and Chaffey Adult School are proud to present "A Celebration of Love" on Monday February 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the campus of Chaffey High School, 1250 N. Euclid Ave. in Ontario.  Early concert goers are invited to arrive at 7:00 p.m. to be entertained by the "Woodwind Celebration" ensemble in the lobby while enjoying complimentary coffee and cookies.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The February concert features a collection of hit songs about love and romance.  Included on the program in celebration of Black History and Culture Month is a spiritual entitled "Wade In The Water."  The concert will also feature a group of talented soloists highlighted by the debut of special guest artist Jana "Gigi" Garner.  Ms. Garner, has been performing with a variety of music groups from contemporary church music to choirs to rock bands to jazz, swing, and blues.  Her musical career also includes composing and producing short songs and videos for meditation, as well as original blues tunes.  A former voice-over artist and radio announcer, Gigi enjoys a wide variety of musical styles and genres.  She is the co-founder of the "T Street Band" who perform a mix of gritty, powerhouse blues, classic rock, soul, funk, as well as sweet breathy ballads and backing vocals.  She also sings with "The Music Masters Big Band" in Upland, performing a variety of jazz, swing, jive, and torch songs from the 1920's-1960's.  Her enthusiasm and joy make music shine through on stage.  Gigi will entertain the Show Band audience with her vocal stylings on "Cheek to Cheek," "Orange Colored Sky," "Cry Me A River," and "Feeling Good."

Also featured on the concert are Show Band soloists Assistant Director Pat Arnold, trumpeter Steve Collins, and dancer Kathy Soderlund.  Pat will perform a tenor saxophone solo on the pretty ballad "Love Dance."  Also, he will be the featured vocalist on the old standard love song "Angel Eyes."  Steve Collins will share his rendition of "Misty," and Kathy will dance to "Tango de Amor" and the exciting bolero "Besame Mucho."  The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will highlight the evening with their performances of "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Burt Bacharach: Two Songs of Love," and "Wade In The Water."

The performance will be narrated by Dr. Lynne Kennedy, Chaffey District Executive Director of Equity and Inclusion and Mayor Pro-Tem for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and Michael Kennedy, attorney and senior partner at Estelle and Kennedy.

Please be sure to join us for this great evening of love songs and do not forget to invite your family and friends!  You can also support the Show Band by visiting and feeding our Hungry Tuba located in the lobby of the auditorium.  This concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information regarding these performances or the rest of Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

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The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli with assistant directors David Schaafsma and Pat Arnold.  Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California.  Adult and student musicians are invited to participate.  No auditions!  Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room.  The band performs monthly concerts in the Merton Hill Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? An Evening of Country Music
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, January 23, 2023
WHAT TIME? 7:30 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and Ovitt Family are proud to present "An Evening of Country Music" on Monday January 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the campus of Chaffey High School, 1250 N. Euclid Ave. in Ontario.  Early concert goers are invited to arrive at 7:00 p.m. to be entertained by the "Woodwind Celebration" ensemble in the lobby while enjoying complimentary coffee and cookies.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The January concert features a collection of country music hits highlighted by the appearance of special guest artist Jim Curry.  Jim is an outstanding musician and has dedicated himself to perpetuating the legacy of John Denver's music.  He has created the ultimate tribute to Denver's hits and message and is unquestionably the top performer of John Denver's music today.  Jim has taken his show on the road to concert halls performing with all types of musical groups including symphony orchestras throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia.  He will grace the Show Band stage by performing "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Annie's Song," "Sunshine On My Shoulders," "Rocky Mountain High," and "This Old Guitar."  Also featured on the concert are Show Band musicians Francisco Mowatt who will perform a fiddle solo on Alan Jackson's hit song "Chattahoochee," Tom "Elvis" Hill will be featured on the Kenny Rogers hit "Lucille" and "The Ballad of Harley Joe," and Assistant Director Pat Arnold who will play Boots Randolph's version of "Night Train," and sing Willy Nelson's hit song "Always On My Mind."  The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will be featured on a medley of country hit songs that includes "Sixteen Tons," "Tennessee Waltz," "Ghost Riders In the Sky," "Release Me," "Big Bad John" featuring Tom Hill, and Johnny Cash's hit "Folsom Prison Blues."

The Show Band will also award three Jack Mercer Brass Scholarships to music students from the Ontario Montclair School District.  Each student will perform a short solo!

The performance will be narrated by Dr. Chris Hollister, Assistant Superintendent of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, and Lara Porter, teacher in the Chaffey District.

Please be sure to join us for a great evening of exciting country music and do not forget to invite your family and friends!  You can also support the Show Band by visiting and feeding our Hungry Tuba located in the lobby of the auditorium.  This concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information regarding these performances or the rest of Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

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The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli with assistant directors David Schaafsma and Pat Arnold.  Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California.  Adult and student musicians are invited to participate.  No auditions!  Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room.  The band performs monthly concerts in the Merton Hill Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? Holidays Around the World
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, December 19, 2022
WHAT TIME? 7:30 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and Memory of Mary Watson Ortiz are proud to present "Holidays Around the World" on Monday December 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the campus of Chaffey High School, 1250 N. Euclid Ave. in Ontario.  Early concert goers are invited to arrive at 7:00 p.m. to be entertained by the "Woodwind Celebration" ensemble in the lobby while enjoying complimentary coffee and cookies.  The performance is FREE to the public.

Important Notice:  There are unconfirmed rumors that a jolly visitor from up north may make an appearance during the Christmas Sing-A-Long Medley, with surprises for young ones who still believe in Santa.  Parents and grandparents are advised to bring their children and grandchildren, so they can confirm this rumor.  Santa will pose for photos with little ones in the lobby before concert starting at 6:45 p.m.

Our December concert celebrates the season with a repertoire of holiday music from countries around the world.  Featured artists include the special guest appearance of former Show Band Concertmaster and vocalist Chris McAleer.  She will sing several holiday classics that include "What Child Is This," "My Favorite Things," the timeless holiday song "White Christmas," a medley of sing-along Christmas carols, and a narration of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas."  Chris will also sing a duet of Italian Christmas songs with musician/vocalist Isaac Gonzalez.  Show Band soloists include flutist Dana Rawlings who will perform "Two Christmas Carols for Solo Flute," Natasha Le will sing "Mary Did You Know?" and a Mexican Christmas carol entitled "A La Nanita Nana," and Assistant Director Pat Arnold who will sing "The Christmas Song" under the direction of Show Band musician Dr. David Grasmick.  The concert will conclude with the iconic Christmas carol "Silent Night."

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will be featured on several Christmas carol medleys including "Holiday Across The Sea" that features holiday music from Bohemia, Israel, Frances, Wales, and Germany and our "Christmas Medley," a sing-along to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Jingle Bells," "Here Comes Santa Claus," and "Angels We Have Heard On High."

The performance will be narrated by Dr. Mathew Holton, Superintendent of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, and Mrs. Shana Holton.

Please be sure to join us for a great night of exciting holiday music and don't forget to invite your family and friends!  You can also support the Show Band by visiting and feeding our Hungry Tuba located in the lobby of the auditorium.  This concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information regarding these performances or the rest of Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

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The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli with assistant directors David Schaafsma and Pat Arnold.  Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California.  Adult and student musicians are invited to participate.  No auditions!  Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room.  The band performs monthly concerts in the Merton Hill Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? Giving Thanks To Our Veterans
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, November 14, 2022
WHAT TIME? 7:30 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and the Bescoby Family are proud to present "Giving Thanks To Our Veterans" on Monday November 14, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the campus of Chaffey High School, 1250 N. Euclid Ave. in Ontario.  Bill Bescoby, who plays the euphonium in the Show Band, has a strong connection with Veteran's Day.  He is a Viet Nam Veteran and retired from the 349th General Hospital in Los Angeles after Desert Storm.  We salute him and all the members of the Show Family and concert goers who served in the Armed Forces.  Early concert goers are invited to arrive at 7:00 p.m. to be entertained by the "Woodwind Celebration" ensemble in the lobby while enjoying complimentary coffee and cookies.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The concert celebrates our veterans past and present who have given service to our country.  The featured artist is vocalist Brian Detwiler.  He is no stranger to the Show Band stage having performed numerous times over the years on Veteran's Day and Memorial Day celebrations.  Brian shares that he has enjoyed a long-term relationship with the Show Band.  His first performance with the band dates to the Jack Mercer years.  It was always his dream and desire to sing and perform with a large band/orchestra.  His wish has been fulfilled many times over because he is such an outstanding vocalist.  Brian will be featured on the Service Songs Medley and World War II ballad "I'll Be Seeing You."

Also featured in the concert are the amazing cadets from the Chaffey High School Naval JrROTC under the supervision of Retired Naval Commander Martin Jones.  The posting the colors and participate in the Service Songs Medley.  Joining the program will be several retired veterans from the different branches of our Armed Forces.  Included is the U.S.M.C. Rifle Honor Guard 18 & 56 who will perform a gun salute.  Show Band Trumpeter Mike Pfister will play taps and the Invocation will be given by Pastor Gary Keith.

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will be featured on several patriotic selections that include "This Is My Country," "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Over There," "A Salute To Our Veterans March," and the exciting concert finale "Victory At Sea."

The performance will be narrated by Christina Martinez, Principal of Chaffey High School and Dr. James Hammond, Superintendent of the Ontario Montclair School District.

Join us for a special night of music and don't forget to invite your family and friends!  You can also support the Show Band by visiting and feeding our Hungry Tuba located in the lobby of the auditorium.  This concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information regarding these performances or the rest of Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

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The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli with assistant directors David Schaafsma and Pat Arnold.  Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California.  Adult and student musicians are invited to participate.  No auditions!  Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room.  The band performs monthly concerts in the Merton Hill Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? La Musica De Fiestas
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, October 24, 2022
WHAT TIME? 7:30 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and the Petrocelli Family are proud to present a concert titled "La Musica De Fiestas" on Monday October 24, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the campus of Chaffey High School, 1250 N. Euclid Ave. in Ontario.  The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble will present a pre-concert recital in the auditorium lobby at 7:00 p.m.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The concert celebrates Latin music with a variety of genres that include marches, folk songs, popular music, and Latin Jazz.  The performance is highlighted by an array of outstanding soloists that include talented Show Band saxophonist and violinist Francisco Mowatt, Show Band saxophonist and dancer Kathy Soderlund, guitarist Ken Soderlund, guest vocalist Dr. George Matamala, guest conductor George Osorio, outstanding trumpet soloist Aaron Holguin, and renown jazz pianist, professor, and composer Dr. Reed Gratz.

The Show Band is honored to feature special guest artist Dr. Reed Gratz.  Dr. Gratz has taught at several universities including the University of La Verne where he served as the Music Department Chair.  In addition, he has been the recipient of many awards for jazz composition and teaching.  He has also performed with numerous recording artists that include Herb Alpert, Bobby Shew, Buddy De Franco, and many others.  In addition to composing music for more than a dozen plays, he has recorded several successful jazz albums that featured his original works.  The Show Band will perform one of his jazz compositions entitled "A View from The South."  He will also be a featured soloist in two pieces composed by Show Band Director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli entitled "Peach Margarita" and "Una Noche Espanola."

Gifted trumpet player Aaron Holguin, an Ontario native, is a graduate of Colony High School and former Ontario Chaffey Community Showband member.  Aaron received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music (BCCM) California State University, Long Beach.  His credits include performances with the CASMEC High School Honor Symphony, BCCM Wind Symphony, BCCM Concert Jazz Orchestra, Santa Monica College Symphony, Medieval Times Royal Trumpets, and Mordad Orquesta.  Aaron will perform a famous trumpet solo played by Rafael Mendez entitled "La Virgen de la Macarena."  The solo was performed by Mendez on the same stage many years ago when Maestro Jack Mercer was the Band Director at Chaffey High School.  Aaron will also be featured on flugelhorn in "Una Noche Espanola," a Latin Jazz piece he performed five years ago as a member of the Show Band.

Show Band musician Francisco Mowatt returns to center stage with a violin solo he arranged entitled "Czardas."  Francisco shares the following about his unique musical background: "In the 4th grade my older sister decided to learn violin, my older brother chose the cello, and being the youngest I went for the viola.  My father was an accountant and an accomplished classical pianist.  Therefore, we had a small family string ensemble.  I played viola throughout elementary, junior high, and high school orchestras.  One day I borrowed my sister's violin, figured out the notes and never looked back.  Entering college to study architecture, I taught myself first how to play the recorder, then clarinet, then saxophone, flute, and mandolin, and 3 chords on the guitar."

Guest conductor George Osorio is currently the Music Director and Conductor of the Southland Wind Ensemble, a community ensemble based in Ontario, CA.  He is a recent graduate from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) with a double major in Music Performance and Spanish Literature.  During his musical studies, he was fortunate to study with professors such as Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, who helped to develop his skills in conducting.  Through her mentorship, George worked as the Assistant Conductor to both the CSUDH Orchestra and the Southland Symphony Orchestra.  At the same time, he founded the Irvine Young Concert Artists Wind Ensemble, which introduced the musicians to ensemble performance outside of the orchestral setting.  George has guest conducted wind bands such as the Peninsula Symphonic Winds, the Local 47 Band, the Santa Ana High School bands and orchestras.  Currently, George is working with the Southland Symphony on an upcoming performance featuring the music of Florence Price, William Grant Still, Jordan Jinosko and more.  George will conduct "Amparito Roca" and "Chiapanecas" and join the Show Band's euphonium section.

Dr. George Matamala has been a frequent soloist in Show Band concerts.  He is an outstanding vocalist and well-accomplished bass player.  George will sing "El Feo" and by special request, a song he sang with the Show Band several years ago entitled "Volver Volver."

Show Band musician and dancer Kathy Soderlund has graced center stage for many years.  Her Latin dance performances are always well-received by concert goers.  Kathy has choreographed two selections that include the exciting Ernesto Lecuona composition "Malaguena" and the Carlos Santana hit "Europa" where she will be accompanied on guitar by her talented husband, Ken Soderlund.

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will be featured on every selection and showcased in the opening pieces and concert's finale.  The concert will be narrated by Gil Zendejas, a member of Chaffey District Board of Trustees, and Elvia Rivas, a board member for the Ontario-Montclair Elementary School District.

Join us for a special night of music and don't forget to invite your family and friends!  You can also support the Show Band by visiting and feeding our Hungry Tuba located in the lobby of the auditorium.  This concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information regarding these performances or the rest of Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

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The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli with assistant directors David Schaafsma and Pat Arnold.  Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California.  Adult and student musicians are invited to participate.  No auditions!  Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room.  The band performs monthly concerts in the Merton Hill Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? Music in Orbit
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, September 26, 2022
WHAT TIME? 7:30 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and the Leavitt Family are proud to open our 2022-2023 Season by presenting a concert titled "Music in Orbit" on Monday September 26, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the campus of Chaffey High School, 1250 N. Euclid Ave. in Ontario.  The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble will present a pre-concert recital in the auditorium lobby at 7:00 p.m.  The concert is the Show Band's opening performance of their 2022-23 concert season.  The performance is FREE to the public.

This concert pays tribute to the memory of former Show Band saxophonist Wayne Leavitt.  The program includes a repertoire of musical selections that were written about the moon, stars, and planets.  Featured soloists include Show Band Assistant Director Pat Arnold along with musicians Natasha Le and Francisco Mowatt.  The special guest artist is Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann.  Pat Arnold will conduct several numbers and perform a tenor saxophone feature entitled "Moondance" as a dedication to Wayne Leavitt.  Also, he will sing the popular standard "Moonglow."  Gifted Show Band musician Natasha Le will be the featured vocal soloist on the timeless ballad "Moon River" and on "Fly Me To The Moon."  Talented Show Band saxophonist Francisco Mowatt will perform a selection from the musical Evita entitled "The Night Of a Thousand Stars."  He will demonstrate his musical talents by playing the solo on the violin.

The Show Band once again is proud to feature special guest artist Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, renown composer, author, educator, violist, and conductor of the Southland Symphony and Chorus.  Dr. Mann appears with many musical ensembles in the Southern California area and across the nation.  Currently on the faculty at Chaffey College and St. Teresa Open Catholic Seminary, Dr. Mann has also served at California State University Dominguez Hills and Centenary College.  Dr. Mann is the Pastor and Minister of Music at Bethel Congregational Church, UCC, of Ontario.  She is also the Music Director and Conductor of the Temecula Valley Jr. Youth Symphony, and a popular guest conductor throughout Southern California.  The Show Band will perform under Dr. Mann's direction her original composition entitled "Solstice Celebration - Moonfire Rising."  The work was originally commissioned and composed for the Culver City Symphony's historic concert titled, "The American Beat - Women Composers."

Dr. Mann shares, "The piece is conceived as a reflection and exploration of the Winter Solstice - the mystical time of year which moves us forward out of darkness and into light.  The piece begins with an ethereal melody, and soon echoes of primitive drums are heard as the woodwinds begin the exploration of light returning to the earth.  The piece progresses with the juxtaposition of a lively dance (presented by the oboe) with the triumphant brass figures.  As the light forward in an unstoppable march - we reach the climax of the two primary musical characters (the dance and the fanfare), as the light finally bursts forth in triumph.  Dr. Mann is thrilled to be working with the Show band again, and especially grateful to Dr. Petrocelli for adapting this work from the orchestral version to a version for band!"  Dr. Mann will also grace the Show Band stage by performing a viola solo on Debussy's "Clair de Lune."

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will open the performance with a John Williams work that he composed as the title theme for the intergalactic spectacular film "Star Wars."  The Show Band will perform the beautiful ballad "Stella By Starlight" in remembrance of Stella Bode, a supporter of the Show Band since its inception in 1985; and Hoagy Carmicheal's timeless melody "Stardust."  The concert's finale will feature the Show Band in Gustav Holst's "The Planets."

The concert will be narrated by Gary Ovitt, retired Mayor for the City of Ontario, retired Supervisor for the Count of San Bernardino, and President of The Friends of The Show Band; and Susan Petrocelli, retired Director for the Chaffey Joint Union High School District.

Join us for a special night of music and don't forget to invite your family and friends!  You can also support the Show Band by visiting and feeding our Hungry Tuba located in the lobby of the auditorium.  This concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information regarding these performances or the rest of Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

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The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli with assistant directors David Schaafsma and Pat Arnold.  Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California.  Adult and student musicians are invited to participate.  No auditions!  Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room.  The band performs monthly concerts in the Merton Hill Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

Dear Show Band Community,

The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Family is very excited about its upcoming 37th Concert Season and continuing its commitment to provide quality musical programs at no cost to the citizens of the Greater Ontario Community.  The Show Band is happy to announce that the majority of its performances will be held in historic Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium (GWS) located on the campus of Chaffey High School.  The concert themes have been developed from the positive feedback received from the community.  Listed below are the concert dates, themes, and venues for the 2022-23 concert season:

SHOW BAND 2022-2023 CONCERT DATES

Please be sure to mark your calendars!

The Show Band and Leavitt Family are proud to present its first concert of the new season, "Music in Orbit" on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner Spring Auditorium.  The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble will present a pre-concert recital in the auditorium lobby at 7:00 p.m.  Featured artists include Pat Arnold, Nathasa Le, Francisco Mowatt, and special guest conductor and viola soloist Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann.

Please be sure to join us for a great night of exciting music and don't forget to invite your family and friends!  The concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information about the Show Band, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

Concert goers who are interested in giving a donation at the concert may leave any amount in "The Hungry Tuba."  Or you can become a Show Sponsor, or member of one of a number of "Batons" (Donation Levels).  Please see our website at www.showband.net for more details.  Your tax-deductible check may be made payable and sent to: Friends of the OCCSB, P.O. Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501 c(3).  For more information, please contact me at Gabe@showband.net.

I look forward to seeing all of you for the Show Band's 2022-2023 concert season!

Your Show Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? July 4th Concert
WHERE? Ontario Town Square Bandshell
WHEN? Monday, July 4, 2022
WHAT TIME? Approx. 10:30am (or as soon as the parade ends)
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band will present their final performance of the 2021-2022 season with rousing patriotic music for the close of the Ontario All-States July 4th Parade down Euclid Avenue on Monday morning.  We invite you to come out and bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets to have a grand old time celebrating the 4th of July.  As soon as the parade is over there will be lots of room for everybody to find a spot on the grass in front of the Bandshell at the beautiful Ontario Town Square located one block East of Euclid Ave. between the corners of "C" Street and Lemon and "B" Street and Lemon.  Just a very short walk from the end of the parade, just south of the Wells Fargo Bank building.  Weather predictions are for very pleasant temperatures for Monday in Ontario, so come join in the fun for Independence Day!

For additional information regarding band performances for the Show Band's concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $2,500.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

Your Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? Rhapsody in Blue: The Music of George Gershwin
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, June 20, 2022
WHAT TIME? 7:30 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and Gary and Miriam Keith are proud to present "Rhapsody in Blue: The Music of George Gershwin" on Monday June 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium located on the campus of Chaffey High School at 1245 N. Euclid Ave. in Ontario.  The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble will present a pre-concert recital in the auditorium lobby at 7:00 p.m.  The concert will be narrated by David Allen, newspaper columnist for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, and Alan Wapner, Mayor pro Tem for the City of Ontario.  The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is FREE to the public.

The June concert features a repertoire of George Gershwin's memorable compositions highlighted by a performance of "Rhapsody in Blue."  Featured soloists include Show Band Assistant Director Pat Arnold, longtime Show Band friend and talented vocal soloist Marilyne Sherwood, talented vocalist and frequent guest Brian Detwiler, guest conductor and violoncello soloist Matthew Keating, and outstanding concert pianist Dr. Maria Perez.

The Show Band's program pays tribute to one of the icons of American music whose works spanned across both popular and classical genres.  George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn New York on September 26, 1898 and passed away in Los Angeles on July 11, 1937 at the age of 38 from the ill-effects of a brain tumor.  His enormous body of work, composed in slightly more than two decades, included orchestral compositions such as "Rhapsody in Blue," "Concerto in F," and "An American in Paris."  Also works for solo piano, several operas including the groundbreaking Porgy and Bess, 18 Broadway Musicals, and over 500 popular songs.

Vocalist Marilyne Sherwood is no stranger to the Show Band stage as she has been a vocal soloist on numerous Show Band concerts over the past of two decades.  Marilyne has a delightful and versatile singing style and will perform three Gershwin hits, "Embraceable You," "The Man I Love," and "Summertime" from the folk opera Porgy and Bess.  Brian Detwiler has been entertaining Show Band audiences for many years.  He possesses the talent to sing in a wide variety of musical genres.  His interpretations of popular songs especially are both unique and captivating.  Brian will be singing "I Got Plenty of Nuttin'" and "They Can't Take That away From Me."  Pat Arnold will be the featured vocalist on "Our Love Is Here To Stay."

Matthew Keating is a gifted violoncellist, teacher, and conductor.  Matthew began teaching cello at the Claremont Community School of Music in 2012 and became the Executive Director at the school in 2013, where he continues to pursue his passion for music education with students of all ages and backgrounds, working to preserve the arts for future generations.  He will conduct several pieces and also be featured as the solo violoncellist on a special arrangement written for him by Dr. Petrocelli entitled "It Ain't Necessarily So."

Dr. Maria Perez returns this season to once again entertain Show Band concert goers.  As a soloist, Dr. Perez has performed numerous recitals and a diverse repertoire of concerti.  Her debut with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Puerto Rico was received with critical acclaim for her "captivating" and "bold" performances of Mendelssohn's "Concerto in G minor" and Gottschalk's "Grande Tarantelle."  Other orchestral solo appearances include the Claremont Symphony Orchestra, Puerto Rico Conservatory Orchestra, Beach Cities Symphony, Pomona Concert Ensemble, Rancho Belago Symphony, Laguna Woods Symphony, and the Hour of Power Orchestra of the Crystal Cathedral.  She has been a member of the piano faculty at the Claremont Community School of Music since 1993.  Dr. Perez will perform Gershwin's "Prelude #1 for Solo Piano," his iconic "Rhapsody in Blue," and a special arrangement of "I Got Rhythm."

Join us for a special night of music and don't forget to invite your family and friends!  You can also support the Show Band by visiting and feeding our Hungry Tuba located in the lobby of the auditorium.  This concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information regarding these performances or the rest of Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

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The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli with assistant directors David Schaafsma and Pat Arnold.  Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California.  Adult and student musicians are invited to participate.  No auditions!  Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room.  The band performs monthly concerts in the Merton Hill Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe
 

ONTARIO CHAFFEY COMMUNITY SHOW BAND
https://www.showband.net
Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Director
R. Jack Mercer, Founder

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? The Wonderful World of Disney
WHERE? Merton E. Hill Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, May 16, 2022
WHAT TIME? 7:30 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and Al and Jennifer Boling are proud to present "The Wonderful World of Disney" on Monday May 16, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the Merton Hill Auditorium located at the southwest corner N. Euclid Ave. and Fifth Street on the campus of Chaffey High School in Ontario.  Look for the white bell tower.  The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble will present a pre-concert recital in the auditorium lobby at 7:00 p.m.  The concert will be narrated by Al Boling, retired City Manager for the City of Ontario and Sue Ovitt, member of the Chaffey Board of Trustees.  The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and is FREE to the public.

The May concert features a collection of memorable hits from Walt Disney cartoons, television programs, and films.  Featured soloists include Show Band trombonist Stephen Cavaretta and musician/dancer Kathy Soderlund.  Stephen is an outstanding musician and holds down the Show Band trombone section.  He will perform "Stay Awake" from the film Mary Poppins.  Kathy is an extremely talented and creative individual.  She plays the alto saxophone and also is a gifted dancer.  She has entertained Show Band audiences for many years with her performances.  She will be featured in "A Whole New World" from Aladdin and a medley of themes from the Zorro films.  Kathy has created the choreography for both selections.

The Show Band's special guest artist is young and talented vocalist Charlie Nolte.  Charlie was raised in Pomona, California, though he spent the last year completing his first year of college at BYU Idaho in Rexburg.  Charlie has sung from an extremely young age and spent his childhood honing his craft alongside both his talented mother Aimee, who has performed with the Ontario Show Band several times, as well as studying voice with top-notch vocal coach Sara Leib.  Charlie has appeared on stage and screen since the age of five, appearing in national commercials for Suave and Mercedes Benz.  He has played the role of Pinocchio in Shrek, The Musical and performed with the Bonita High School Chamber Singers.  In the Fall, Charlie plans to attend Fullerton College and study music and then continue on to the Berklee School of Music to finish up his vocal performance degree.  He's thrilled to be singing some of his very favorite Disney songs with the Show Band.  Charlie will be featured on "Evermore" from Beauty and the Beast, "When She Loved Me" from Toy Story 2, and "Tonight" from West Side Story.

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will open the performance with a medley of memorable hits entitled "Disney's Magic Kingdom" that include "When You Wish Upon a Star," "Someday My Prince Will Come," "Mickey Mouse March," "Heigh-Ho," and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."  The concert's finale is entitled "Disneyland Adventure" and is a collection of Disney melodies that Disneyland visitors have been hearing for many years.  The medley includes "It's a Small World," "Ballad of Davy Crockett," "Chim Chim Cheree," "The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band," "Beauty and the Beast," "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo," "Whistle While You Work," "Yo-Ho-Ho" and "Supercalifragillisticexppialidocious."

Join us for a great night of music and don't forget to invite your family and friends!  You can also support the Show Band by visiting and feeding our Hungry Tuba located in the lobby of the auditorium.  This concert will be broadcast on local Ontario cable Channel 3.  Check your cable listings for the date and time.  For additional information regarding these performances or the rest of Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Show Band will also perform in the Memorial Day Remembrance Program at Bellevue Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. on Monday May 30, 2022.  The Show Band will join members of the Ontario Fire Department, Ontario Police Department, and local veterans from each branch of the services in paying tribute to military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.  The program will be narrated by former City of Ontario Mayor Gary Ovitt.  The guest vocalist will be Mr. Brian Detwiler and the keynote address will be given by Dr. Chris Hollister, Assistant Superintendent in the Chaffey Joint Union High School District.  We look forward to seeing you there.

The community can help support the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band by becoming a patron of The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band Concert Society for $25.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $50-$100; Steel Baton $150-$200; Silver Baton $250; Gold Baton $500; Platinum Baton $1,000 and Diamond Baton $2,500.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Dr. Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.  All Donor names will be included on every program and our website for the entire concert season.  Baton and Show Sponsors will also receive complementary DVDs of each performance.  The Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 C (3); EIN # 46-1422958.  Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB, P/O Box 1512, Ontario, CA 91762.

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The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli with assistant directors David Schaafsma and Pat Arnold.  Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California.  Adult and student musicians are invited to participate.  No auditions!  Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room.  The band performs monthly concerts in the Merton Hill Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe