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

TO: Our Show Band Family
FROM: Your Band Director
WHAT'S UP? Music Around the World
WHERE? Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium
WHEN? Monday, October 19, 2026
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 show sponsor, the Patricia Bourland Family, are proud to present a show titled "Music Around the World" on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.  The performance will be held at historic Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium on the campus of Chaffey High School located at 1245 N. Euclid Ave. in Ontario, CA.  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 will start with our National Anthem and we have some exciting soloists set to perform for you.  Show Band vocalist Natasha Le will be singing a new Show Band arrangement of "Defying Gravity" from the musical 'Wicked' arranged by director emeritus Dr. Gabe Petrocelli.  Show Band trumpeter Steve Collins will play the trumpet solo on a beautiful piece entitled "Latin Sun," and the band will play a new medley entitled "Pop and Rock Legends: Elton John."

Returning to our stage for the third time, our featured guest soloist is Peter Gutierrez.  Peter, who is widely known in these parts as "Trumpet Peter," is a 2023 graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a degree in music performance.  He has performed at major theme parks and renowned venues across the United States.  He has performed internationally showcasing his artistry in Italy, France, Spain, and throughout Europe.  He's at home playing in any genre from mariachi to jazz and tonight he will be featured on both Trumpet and Flugelhorn.  He will be performing three selections with the Show Band, they are "Solamente Una Vez," "El Conquistador," and the famous "La Virgin de la Macarena."

The Show Band is sponsored by many people and especially our legacy donors Patricia Bourland and Richard Ortiz.  You can see the back of our program for our other sponsors.

Please be sure to join us for a wonderful evening of music from around the world.  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 $1,000-$1,500; Platinum Baton $2,500; Emerald Baton $5,000 and Diamond Baton $10,000.  Individuals or businesses may also become a Show Sponsor for $1,000.  For more information on sponsoring a show, contact director Patrick Arnold at pt@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 3483, Ontario, CA 91761.

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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 Patrick Arnold with assistant director Dave Schaafsma.  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,
Patrick Arnold