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? "Holiday Traditions"
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, December 16, 2024
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 Memory of Mary Watson-Ortiz are proud to present "Holiday Traditions" on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.  The concert will be held at 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.  Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served in the lobby prior to the concert.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The December concert features a repertoire of traditional and contemporary holiday music highlighted by talented soloists that include guest artists Susan Hitch and David Pentecost, Show Band Soloists Natasha Le, Joscelyn Washington, Pat Arnold... and the outstanding musicians of the Show Band.

Handbell soloist Susan Hitch is an amazing solo bell ringer and musician.  Her involvement with music started with the clarinet in the 4th Grade.  Seventeen years later, she was introduced to handbells and it has since become an enduring relationship.  Traveling has given her the opportunity to play bell solos in England, Japan, Korea, Australia, and Canada as well as the Western United States.  After 34 years of driving for the United Parcel Service, 27 years of which were driving big rigs, she is retired.  Susan was a long-time member of the Claremont United Congregational Church Bell Choir and currently plays recorder in several organizations.  She will perform three of her arrangements, two with Show Band accompaniment entitled "Good King Wenceslas and Friend" and "Winter Holiday Mashup," and "Christmas Angels" in a solo performance.

David Pentecost grew up playing classical piano from the age of 5 and continued on to play piano for the Asia America Youth Orchestra in high school, conducted by maestro and grammy award winning jazz artist David Benoit.  He discovered that he could sing when he joined the choir at Christ Lutheran Church of West Covina in high school under the direction of the late Hughes Huffman (USC).  He then studied vocal performance while attending Peru State College in Nebraska and would win the National Association of Teachers State Conference in 2015.  David was the music director for Desert Hills Church, and Lifepath Church, and in 2018 sang in the back up choir for the Andrea Bocelli Christmas concert in Phoenix Arizona.  He will be featured in a performance of the holiday classic "O Holy Night."

Talented and versatile Show Band musician Natasha Le will sing two well-known holiday songs, "The Christmas Song" and "White Christmas."  Assistant Director Pat Arnold and Show Band clarinetist Joscelyn Washington will team up to sing a holiday duet entitled "Baby, It's Cold Outside."

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will be highlighted on a number of holiday concert selections that include "A Christmas Festival" by noted American composer Leroy Anderson, "Winter Magic" written by music producer and composer Pinkzebra, the exciting Latin carol "Feliz Navidad," and "Winterscape," the composer by Gavin Lendt's attempt to capture the magic of a wintery journey through his composition.  The concert will conclude with the audience joining the Show Band in the timeless Christmas song "Silent Night."  The performance will be narrated by Dr. Mathew Holton, Superintendent of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District and Mrs. Shawna Holton.

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Please be sure to join us for an exciting evening of holiday 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, X, 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 Gardiner W. Spring 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? "America's Heroes: Celebrating Our Veterans"
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, November 11, 2024
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 Leavitt Family are proud to present "America's Heroes: Celebrating Our Veterans" on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.  The concert will be held at 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.  Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served in the lobby prior to the concert.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The November concert features a repertoire of patriotic music to honor military veterans of the Unites States Armed Forces.  The featured solo artist is vocalist Brian Detwiler.  Brian has performed numerous times over the years on Veteran's Day and Memorial Day celebrations.  The program will also be highlighted by the participation of the Cadets of Chaffey High School Noval JrROTC under the leadership of Commander Martin Jones, and VFW Honor Rifle Salute Teams 18 and 56.

The concert will be divided in two parts.  Part One will be conducted by Show Band Assistant Director David Schaafsma and include an Invocation by Retired Pastor Gary Keith, the Presentation of Colors, the National Anthem, Posting of the Colors, a performance of each of the service songs, a 21-Gun Salute, Taps, and traditional flag-folding ceremony.  Also included will be several patriotic selections.

Part Two will feature the talented musicians of the Show Band in a repertoire of patriotic music.  Brian Detwiler will sing "This Is My Country" and "Goodnight Saigon," and Rob Van Riel will narrate the story of the "56 Star Flag."  The concert will conclude with a performance of Richard Rodgers' famous score to "Victory at Sea".

The performance will be narrated by Christina Martinez, Principal of Chaffey High School, and Rob Van Riel.

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Please be sure to join us in honoring our veterans 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, X, 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 Gardiner W. Spring 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? "Adventures in Latin Music"
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, October 21, 2024
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 Gabe & Susan Petrocelli are proud to present "Adventures in Latin Music" on Monday October 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.  The concert will be held in historic Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium 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.  Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served in the lobby prior to the concert.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The October concert is a salute to Latin music and features a repertoire of exciting selections highlighted by an array of talented guest and Show Band soloists that include Victor Garnica, Emilio Pichardo, Ken Soderlund, Kathy Soderlund, Neil Vargas, Steve Collins, Pat Arnold... and the outstanding musicians of the Show Band.

Victor Garnica is an Assistant Principal at Valley View High School and has been involved with music his entire life.  He was influenced by his parents at a young age and was exposed to a wide variety of musical genres and artists such as Richie Valens, Metallica, and The Eagles.  In high school, he sang in the choir and was a member of the marching band.  He will sing three popular songs; the Carlos Santana hit "Evil Ways," "Por Una Mujer Bonita" composed by his favorite Mexican artist Pepe Aguilar, and the theme song from the film The Sandpiper entitled "The Shadow of Your Smile."

Emilio Pichardo is thrilled to be a featured soloist once again with the Show Band.  Emilio has toured in China, Hungary, and Romania with the Citrus Singers as well a solo music tour in Japan.  He currently sings in the The Seventh Variety, an international collegiate quartet, and The Westminster Chorus, the current international champion chorus.  Emilio is currently the voice coach for the Inland Pacific Ballet musical theater troupe and teaches private singing lessons.  He will be featured on the Barry Manilow hit song, "Copacabana," and "Gio's Restaurant," an original bossa nova tune written by Show Band Director Gabe Petrocelli.

Show Band musician and dancer Kathy Soderlund will once again grace the Show Band stage as she dances to "Andalusia," written for her by Dr. Petrocelli, and the Gypsy King's hit song "Passion" featuring her husband Ken Soderlund as the guitar soloist.

Show Band first clarinetist Neil Vargas will perform a clarinet solo on "La Comparsa," a composition written by famous Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona.  Talented Show Band trumpeter Steve Collins will be featured on "Latin Sun," a concert band piece for solo trumpet composed by Andre Jutras.  Assistant Director and tenor saxophone player Pat Arnold will perform a solo to an upbeat Latin composition especially written for him entitled "Panqueques Para Pat."

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will be highlighted on two concert selections entitled "Amparito Roca," an exciting Mexican march, and conclude the performance with the handclapping "Mexican Hat Dance."  The performance will be narrated by Elvia Rivas, a member of the Ontario Montclair School District Board, and Chaffey District Board member Gil Zendejas.

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Please be sure to join us for an exciting evening of Latin 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, X, 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 Gardiner W. Spring 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? "A Musical Kaleidoscope"
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, September 16, 2024
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 Patricia Bourland are proud to present "A Musical Kaleidoscope" on Monday September 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.  The concert will be held in historic Gardiner Spring Auditorium 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.  Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served in the lobby prior to the concert.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The concert opens the Show Band's 39th season of providing quality musical performances for the concert goers of the Greater Ontario Community.  The band will present a unique program of three themes: familiar melodies from the circus, tunes about the month of September, and favorite songs of Show Band's founder Maestro Jack Mercer, who passed away ten years ago.

The Show Band is excited to feature three of its outstanding musicians, Natasha Le, David Grasmick, and Assistant Director Pat Arnold.  Multi-talented Show Band pianist, mallet player, and vocalist Natasha Le will sing "Send In The Clowns," a song written by Stephen Sondheim for the 1973 musical A Little Night Music.  Trumpeter David Grasmick will play the role of Jack Mercer by performing a medley comprised of two of Maestro Mercer's all-time favorites: "Stardust" and "St. Louis Blues."  Pat Arnold will be featured as a vocal soloist in the Show Band's arrangement of "September In The Rain."

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will bring the circus to town with "Entry of the Gladiators," "Circus Days," "The Man On The Flying Trapeze," and "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite," plus reminisce the month with timely arrangements of "See You In September," "September Song," and Earth Wind and Fire's "September."  Finishing with "Tea For Two," and Dr. Gabe Petrocelli's tribute to Jack Mercer titled "The Bandmaster."

The performance will be narrated by Chaffey Adult School Principal Dr. George Matamala and newspaper columnist David Allen.

Click to download this Flyer

Please be sure to join us for this exciting kaleidoscope of 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, X, 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 Gardiner W. Spring 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 Southland Symphony
WHERE? Jack Mercer Community Bandstand, Euclid Ave. at "C" St., Ontario
WHEN? Sunday, July 14, 2024
WHAT TIME? 7:00 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band has partnered with our friends at the Southland Symphony Orchestra to help promote their FREE Concert, Sunday July 14, 2024 at 7pm in the Jack Mercer Community Bandstand on Euclid Ave. at "C" St. For more information go to https://southlandsymphony.com

Southland Symphony presents FREE Chamber Music Concert Sunday July 14th at 7pm.

A gift for the community - Join us for SSO Chamber Music at the Mercer Community Bandstand - "Under the Stars"

Experience a harmonious evening with the Southland Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players!  Join us for an enchanting evening of Chamber Music.  The Southland Symphony Orchestra invites you to a special FREE program of delightful chamber music at the picturesque Jack Mercer Community Bandstand.  Get ready to be serenaded by the mesmerizing melodies on Sunday, July 14 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Unlock the magic of music, let music transport you.  Immerse yourself in the captivating tunes of Mozart, Corelli, and more, all performed by the talented musicians of Southland Symphony Orchestra.  Joining them are esteemed guests from the La Verne Symphony Orchestra promising a night filled with exquisite harmonies and musical brilliance.  Prepare to be spellbound by the enchanting Mozart Trio K. 564 for violin, cello, and piano and the timeless Corelli "Christmas Concerto" (CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY!).  Be prepared for a delightful evening of classical masterpieces and surprises that will resonate with your soul.

Don't miss this musical extravaganza in the heart of Ontario!  This event is a must-attend for music enthusiasts in the City of Ontario.  Mark your calendars for a magical night under the stars surrounded by the beauty of live chamber music.  Join us for an unforgettable experience that will linger in your hearts long after the last note fades away.

The Bandstand is located at the intersection of Euclid Ave. and "C" Street in Downtown Ontario.  In the park area in the center divider.  (You might want to bring a lawn chair...maybe some water....)

Contact Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, drmann@southlandsymphony.com, mobile: 626-393-5507, SSO Office: 909-235-9776 (Google Voice - leave message).

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? July 4th Concert
WHERE? Ontario Town Square Bandshell
WHEN? Thursday, July 4, 2024
WHAT TIME? 11:00am (after the parade ends)
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $0000000000.00

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band will present the final performance of their 2023-2024 concert season with rousing patriotic and popular music for the close of the Ontario All-States July 4th Parade that will march south down Euclid Avenue from Chaffey High School to "B" Street in downtown Ontario.  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.  After 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 just east of Euclid Ave. at the corner "B" Street and Euclid.  Just a very short walk from the end of the parade, just south of the Wells Fargo Bank building.  The City will set up some tables and chairs for the audience to use.  Come join in the fun and sun for Independence Day!

For additional information regarding band performances for the Show Band's upcoming concert season, please check our website at www.showband.net and follow the Show Band on Facebook, X, 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? Hot Summer Nights
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, June 17, 2024
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 "Hot Summer Nights" on Monday June 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.  The concert will be held at 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.  Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served in the lobby prior to the concert.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The June concert is highlighted by a diverse collection of music that features guest vocal soloists Jana "Gigi" Garner and Brian Detwiler, Show Band Trumpet soloist Steve Collins, and a very talented student dance troupe from the Inland Pacific Ballet.

"Gigi" 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 four hit songs from the 80's; "99 Red Balloons," "Down Under," "Pride," and "Wind Beneath My Wings."

Brian Detwiler has a long-term association with the Show Band.  He has entertained Show Band audiences over several decades.  Recently, Brian was the vocal soloist at the Memorial Day concert and returns to center stage to sing the Gershwin Brothers 1930 hit song "Embraceable You" and "Goin' Out of My Head," a hit song recorded by Little Anthony and the Imperials in 1964.

Talented Show Band musician Steve Collins will be featured on flugelhorn in a pretty ballad composed by Director Gabe Petrocelli entitled "Your Smile."

The Show Band is proud to welcome dancers from the Inland Pacific Ballet.  The ballet company features an extensive K-12 Education Program entitled A Young Person's guide to the Ballet that is committed to the nurturing of new talent and providing an essential training ground for serious young dancers.  The program is under the leadership of Executive and Artistic Director Zaylin Cano.  The dancers will be featured in "Be Our Guest," "Pure Imagination," and "Arabian Nights."

The outstanding musicians of the Show Band will be highlighted on two concert selections entitled "Candide Suite, Movement 2" and "A Day In Branch Brook Park."  The performance will be narrated by Assistant Superintendent of the Chaffey District Dr. Kern Oduro and Pastor Gary Keith.

Click to download this Flyer

Please be sure to join us for this exciting evening of 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, X, 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.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $25-$249; Steel Baton $250-$499; Silver Baton $500-$999; Gold Baton $1000-$1500; Platinum Baton $2,500 and Diamond Baton $5,000.  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.

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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 Gardiner W. Spring 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 Under The Stars
WHERE? Ontario Town Square Bandshell
WHEN? Monday, May 13, 2024
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 City of Ontario are proud to present "Music Under The Stars" on Monday May 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.  The concert will be held at the band shell in Ontario Town Square located at N. Euclid Ave. and "C" Street in Ontario.  Since, the performance is outdoors, you are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets.  The city will have limited seating available.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The May concert highlights the exciting film music of John Williams, selections by Henry Mancini, Show Band musician/dancer Kathy Soderlund, and saxophone soloist and Assistant Director Pat Arnold.  The Show Band is also proud to award Jack Mercer Brass Scholarships to local middle school students.  Each recipient will also perform a short solo.

John Williams career has spanned seven decades, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in cinema history.  Williams' early work as a film composer includes Valley of the Dolls, The Cowboys, The Towering Inferno, and The Sugarland Express.  He received five Academy Awards for Best Original Score for Fiddler On The Roof, Jaws, Star Wars, E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial, and Schindler's List.  Other memorable film scores include Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, War Horse, Superman, three Harry Potter films, and The Fabelmans.  The Show Band will perform three medleys of John Williams' music that contain many of the theme songs from his film scores.  Pat Arnold will perform a tenor saxophone solo to Williams' love theme from the movie Cinderella Liberty entitled "Nice To Be Around."  The Showband will also perform "Dry Your Tears" from Williams' film score to Amistad.

Another well-known American film composer was Henry Mancini.  His works include the soundtrack for the Peter Gunn television series, film scores for The Pink Panther, A Shot In The Dark, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade, The Days of Wine and Roses, and Arabesque.  The Show Band will perform the theme songs to "Charade," "Arabesque," and "It Had Better Be Tonight" from The Pink Panther.  The Show Band will also showcase musician and dancer Kathy Sodelund in "Tango di Amor."

The performance will be narrated by City of Ontario Mayor Paul Leon and Vice President of The Friends of the Show Band Board Al Boling.

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Please be sure to join us for this great evening of movie 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, X, 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.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $25-$249; Steel Baton $250-$499; Silver Baton $500-$999; Gold Baton $1000-$1500; Platinum Baton $2,500 and Diamond Baton $5,000.  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.

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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 Gardiner W. Spring 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 Southland Symphony Orchestra
WHERE? Bethel Congregational Church UCC, 536 N. Euclid Ave. Ontario
WHEN? Sunday, May 5, 2024
WHAT TIME? 4:00 pm Sharp
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? See Ticket information below...

Dear Friends and Music Lovers,

The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band has partnered with our friends at the Southland Symphony Orchestra to help promote their Spectacular Season Finale, Sunday May 5, 2024 at 4pm at Bethel Congregational Church.

The Southland Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present a Spectacular 2023-24 Season Finale concert.

The Southland Symphony Orchestra celebrates the finale of its 13th season with a spectacular concert, under the direction of founder and conductor, Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann.  The concert will feature world renowned cellist Ruslan Biryukov performing the "Cello Concerto in E Minor" by Aram Khachaturian.  Mr. Biryukov is a frequent guest artist with the Southland Symphony.  We are always thrilled to present his charismatic and energizing performances.  The performance is dedicated in memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.  Immerse yourself in the astounding energies of the cello experience the pure magic of live orchestral music and witness the culmination of a spectacular season with the Southland Symphony.

The performance will be held on Sunday May 5, 2024 at 4pm at Bethel Congregational Church UCC, 536 N. Euclid Ave. Ontario CA 91762.  Parking is available behind the church and there is abundant street parking as well.  (Come early for the best parking places.)

Also on the program is Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 in D Major Op. 25, "Classical."  We are also especially pleased to present "La Leyenda del Quetzal y la Serpiente" (The Legend of the Quetzal Bird and the Snake) by Jose Elizondo, a living, Mexican-American Composer.  Unlock the door to a world of musical delight and reserve your spot for the Southland Symphony Season Finale.

TICKETS - $20 VIP; $10 General; Children under 12 - FREE; Ontario Youth Symphony members - FREE; (VIP tickets include treat bags, preferred seating and wine tasting at intermission.)

BUY TIX OR DONATE: https://givebutter.com/RUSLAN2024

MORE INFO: https://southlandsymphony.com

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Get your tickets today! You can also just help out and donate to support the SSO as they use the power of music to lift the human spirit and engage, uplift and educate the diverse communities of Southern California's Greater Ontario and Inland Empire area by coming together to perform and inspire through exceptional musical experiences.

The Southland Symphony Orchestra is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization under IRS section 170, EIN 45-4842767.  Donors can deduct contributions made to us under IRC Section 170.  We are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.  We are a public charity.

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 At The Pops
WHERE? Merton E. Hill Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, April 15, 2024
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 "An Evening At The Pops" on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.  The concert will be held at Merton E. Hill Auditorium,look for the white bell tower, located on the campus of Chaffey High School at southwest corner N. Euclid Ave. and Fifth Street in Ontario.  The Woodwind Celebration Ensemble will present a pre-concert recital in the auditorium lobby at 7:00 p.m.  Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served in the lobby prior to the concert.  The performance is FREE to the public.

The April concert features a diverse collection of music from the concert hall and world of popular music.  The performance is highlighted by Show Band musicians Gary Simpson, Trisha Molina, Francisco Mowatt, Natasha Le, John Holguin, a quartet that includes Francisco Mowatt, Neil Vargas, Kenya Nelson, and George Osorio, and a piece performed by the Show Band percussion section.

Franz Joseph Haydn composed the "Concerto per il Clarino, Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major" in 1796.  A favorite of the concert trumpet repertoire, it has been cited as "possibly Haydn's most popular concerto."  Show Band trumpeter Gary Simpson's long-time interest in the concerto inspired him to arrange his version of the first movement.  In the performance, he will be showcased as the soloist.  Flutist Trisha Molina will be featured in her original composition entitled "Libertango."  It is a creative and exciting piece for alto flute and flute that breaks away from the traditional tango.  Versatile Show Band musician Francisco Mowatt will play an alto saxophone solo on "Never Let Me Go," a beautiful ballad from the 50's popularized by Nancy Wilson and Nat King Cole.  Francisco will also be featured as a violinist in a quartet that will perform the first movement of Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik."  Clarinetist Neil Vargas, Violist Kenya Nelson, and Bassoonist George Osorio round out the ensemble.  One of the popular tunes form the musical Cabaret is "Maybe This Time."  Show Band musician and vocalist Natasha Le will perform her version of the hit song that Lisa Minelli recorded in 1972.  John Holguin plays the role of Herb Alpert in the 1968 hit song "This Guy's In Love With You."  The Show Band percussion section will perform a composition written exclusively for percussion ensemble.

The musicians of the Show Band will perform several instrumental compositions that include "The Best of All Popular Worlds," the first movement from the Candide Suite composed by Leonard Berstein, "A Day In Branch Brook Park" composed by Gabe Petrocelli, and the timeless ballad "April in Paris."

The performance will be narrated by Gary Ovitt and Susan Petrocelli.

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Please be sure to join us for an exciting evening of 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, X, 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.  Become a Bronze Baton donor for $25-$249; Steel Baton $250-$499; Silver Baton $500-$999; Gold Baton $1000-$1500; Platinum Baton $2,500 and Diamond Baton $5,000.  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.

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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 Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium and at other venues throughout the community.  All performances are free to the public.

Your Band Director,
Gabe