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The Dregs: Fine flavors at a hidden treasure traditions

Every year, a ‘Feast’ — a UofR couple’s story sound

Fresh, genuine soul from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

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REDLANDS MAGAZINE

Ron Hasse PUBLISHER & CEO

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REDLANDS Symphony: 65 years of music

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• How season programs are crafted • A look back at 65 years of history • Profiles of this year’s featured performers • We are symphony — meet a few of the musicians who form the nucleus of this local treasure

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Cause & Community Plan to join in these upcoming Redlands community events: Parties for the Necklace, the Redlands Fire and Healthy Redlands open house, Believe Walk and the YMCA Holiday Home Tour, Boutique and Pantry. Pages 6-9

UofR traditions Meet Marilyn and Chester Harter. They’re something special: a UofR couple who met as pre-med majors, fell in love and married more than 60 years ago. And, by the way, they’ve attended the university’s annual Feast of Lights every year since. 26

Flavor at The Dregs It’s a bit hard to find, but worth the effort. The Dregs is a Redlands restaurant with a small speakeasy feel and an unusual knack for pairing wonderful food with wine. 30

Editorial: 909-386-3899; fax 909-885-8741 or don.sproul@langnews.com Adver tising: 909-386-3006; fax 909-884-2536

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings She’s got a classic soul voice, and it’s backed up by big sound. It’s old school and linked to Southern California. The group’s bassist does the mixing at his downtown Riverside studio. 32

REDLANDS MAGAZINE Produced by LANG Custom Publishing, which is affliliated with The Redlands Daily Facts, The Sun and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Single copy price: $3.95. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 2041 E. Fourth St. Ontario, CA 91764 Copyright 2014 Redlands Magazine. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Redlands Magazine is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos or artwork even if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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David Scott, the principal trumpet for the Redlands Symphony since 1998, works one of his 17 horns in front of the Memorial Chapel. Photo by Eric Reed

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arts&culture ‘SAMSON’ THROUGH OCT. 12 – Samson’s

struggle with human weakness is traced in this epic musical biography based on scripture. Performance interpreted for the deaf, Sept. 27. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037; www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” Oct. 25-Nov. 16; “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Nov. 29-Dec. 30. APPLE SEASON THROUGH NOVEMBER – Visit

orchards, taste fresh apples and cider, enjoy hot apple pie at one of the several family restaurants, feed the animals in the animal parks, or browse through some of the many specialty shops. Oak Glen, east of Yucaipa and nor th of Beaumont, off Interstate 10; www.oakglen.net. BUDDY GUY SEPT. 27 – In concer t. Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/ Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000; www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: The Band Perry, Oct. 3; Ramon Ayala, Oct. 25. HALL OF FAME CEREMONY OCT. 2 – Athletic Hall of Fame dinner and ceremony. 2014 inductees are Dennis Braga (football, track and field), Matt Braga (football, track and field), Wayne Braga (baseball, basketball, football), Dan Finfrock (baseball, football, coaching), Samantha “Sami” Grisafe (football), Richard “Red” Simmons (baseball, basketball, coaching, referee) and Brooke Vessey (water polo and swimming). Or ton Center, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.; 6 p.m.; 909-793-0642, www.rhsathletichalloffame.org. THE BEACH BOYS OCT. 3 – In concer t, with a par ty following the show. Agua Caliente Casino Resor t Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage;

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Duck stamp art and waterfowl paintings return to the San Bernardino County Museum in November. This work by Adam Grimm won last year’s federal duck stamp art competition.

FEDERAL DUCK STAMP ART NOV. 21-23 – An exhibit of revenue stamps that are purchased by waterfowl hunters each year to validate their hunting licenses. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669; www.sbcountymuseum.org. Also: Family Fun Day: Birds, Fossils and Wetlands, Nov. 22; Santa’s Pajama Par ty, Dec. 5-6; “On, Comet!” lecture, Dec. 13. 888-999-1995; www.hotwatercasino.com. Also: Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Oct. 17; Def Leppard, Nov. 1; Culture Club, Nov. 15.

Oct. 17; Def Leppard, Nov. 2; Nick Swardson, Nov. 8; Diana Krall, Nov. 9; Brian Regan, Dec. 6; The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dec. 19.

LEWIS BLACK OCT. 3 – In concer t. Pechanga Resor t & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 877-711-2946; www.pechanga.com. Also: Tony Bennett, Oct. 4; Smokey Robinson,

OCT. 5 – 24th

HALLOWEEN HAPPENIN’ OCT. 31 – Carnival featuring game booths, bouncers, live music, food and more. Trinity Church, 1551 Reservoir Road, Redlands; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; free admission; 909-335-7333; www.trinityonline.org.

ART FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE OCT. 17-19 – Annual ar t show and sale features works from more than 60 ar tists in a variety of media, including acrylics, oils, watercolor, jewelry, photography, pottery, metal sculpture and stained glass. Redlands United Church of Christ, 168 Bellevue Ave.; free admission; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19; 909-793-3520; www.ar tforheavenssake.org.

CAR SHOW

SAFE TRICK-OR-TREAT OCT. 31 – Halloween treats for the kids plus music at Ed Hales Park (corner of State and Fifth streets). Downtown Redlands; 3-5 p.m.

annual Veteran’s Memorial Car Show featuring 1,100 vehicles, a pancake breakfast and other food throughout the day, contests, scavenger hunt, bingo and other activities. Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda; 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; www.veterancarshow.com.

JEREMY CAMP OCT. 24 – In concer t with Kutless. The Packinghouse, 27165 San Bernardino Ave., Redlands; 7 p.m.; www.thepackinghouse.org. ‘CHASING MANET’ NOV. 6-23 – Directed by Mel Chadwick, this tender yet light comedy features two unlikely

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friends who develop an even more unlikely plan — escape from the Mount Airy Nursing Home on the QE2 to France. Redlands Footlighters, 1810 Bar ton Road, Redlands; 909-793-2909; www.redlandsfootlighters.org. Also: “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” Jan. 15-Feb. 1; “The Bad Seed,” March 12-29; Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” May 14-31.

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RED DIRT ART FESTIVAL NOV. 15 – Featuring the works of more than 30 ar tists producing jewelry, paintings, clothing, sculpture, photography, pottery and mixed media. Rain date Nov. 22. Smiley Park, Cajon and Vine streets, Redlands; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 909-856-2894; www.reddir tar tfestival.com. APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL NOV. 28-30 – Apple butter making demonstrations and other activities that pay tribute to the customs of pioneer families, including an old-fashioned hoedown featuring music by Riley’s Mountaineers. Free admission. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen; 909-797-1005, www.losriosrancho.com. Also: Currier & Ives Christmas, Dec. 6-7, 12-14.

Sept. 27 – Inaugural Battle of the Badges Car Wash, with police, firefighters, paramedics and student first responders from San Bernardino and Riverside counties competing to see who can wash the most cars in four hours. Benefits The Unforgettables Foundation. Locations TBA; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 909-335-1600, www.theunforgettables.com. Sept. 27 – 10th annual Dinner in the Grove, presented by the Family Service Association of Redlands in the orange groves east of Redlands at a scenic viewpoint on the proper ty of Jack and Laura Dangermond. Proceeds from the dinner and silent auction benefit at-risk families living in Redlands and the surrounding area. 5-9:30 p.m.; 909-793-2673; http://redlandsfamilyservice.org. Oct. 5 – Seventh annual Believe Walk, to celebrate and honor cancer survivors during an event that benefits Inland Empire organizations suppor ting cancer patients and their families. Downtown Redlands; www.believeinlandempire.com.

HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM than 7,000 items — dating from the 1800s to today — made by American glass-makers and ar tists are available for display. 1157 N. Orange St., Redlands; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weekday group tours by appointment; 909-798-0868; http://historicalglassmuseum.com. ONGOING – More

Oct. 18 – Kimberly Crest Soiree, a garden par ty featuring fine food and drinks from

local outlets and enter tainment from local talent. Proceeds benefit the preservation of Kimberly Crest House & Gardens. 1325 Prospect Drive, Redlands; 909-792-2111; http://kimberlycrest.org/soriee. Oct. 18 – 11th annual Calver t & Johnston Memorial Golf Tournament, a benefit for the San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team. Calimesa Country Club, 1300 Third St., Calimesa; registration 11 a.m., tee-off 12:30 p.m., awards banquet 5:30 p.m.; 909-534-6207, www.sgsar.org. Oct. 24 – Fifth annual charity golf tournament, presented by C.A.S.A. (Cour t Appointed Special Advocates) and the San Bernardino County Public Defenders Office. Tukwet Canyon Golf Club, 36211 Champions Drive, Beaumont; $115 per player through Sept. 26, $125 per player afterwards; 909-881-6760, http://casaofsb.org. Oct. 24 – Mansion Masquerade, a Halloween-themed costume ball to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands Riverside. Food, dancing, drinks, silent auction and a tour of the Burrage Mansion. 1205 W. Crescent Ave., Redlands; 909-798-4599, www.begreatie.org.

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out & about | fall events

This salad topped with slow-roasted cherry pear tomatoes, dried cranberries, shredded cabbage, pine nuts and bleu cheese was prepared by Jolene Redvale, below, who will be hosting three Parties for the Necklace — all of them centered around locally grown produce.

Big dates PHOTOS BY JOHN VALENZUELA

ots of community events are scheduled in and around Redlands during the weeks ahead. Highlights include the Redlands Conservancy’s Parties for the Necklace, a Fire Department open house, the Believe Walk to raise funds to fight cancer, and the YMCA’s 47th annual Holiday Home Tour. All are featured on the following pages. Parties for a natural cause

Since 1994, supporters of the Redlands Conservancy have worked to protect and enhance historical landmarks and green spaces that are local treasures, such as the Emerald Necklace Trail and Scenic Route, San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary and the Redlands Heritage Trails. Activities that support those efforts include the annual Parties for the Necklace — 19 events that highlight life in the area. They’re also about having fun. The latest series started in May with a pizza-making class at a ranch in Live Oak Canyon. This fall, the parties continue with an eclectic mix that includes avocados, cooking demonstrations, lawn bowling and model trains.

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“Our organization is patterned after the work of architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who created the first park systems and greenways in the country,” said Sherli Leonard, the Conservancy’s executive director. “He also designed Central Park in New York City, as well as Boston’s Emerald Necklace, which is a chain of parkways and waterways in Massachusetts.” About 20 local residents volunteer to host parties to support the Redlands Conservancy’s projects and programs, raising about $20,000 each year. The funds are used to pay for maintenance and the expansion of city trails and outdoor historical areas. “Ultimately, we would like to develop

a network of all the trails systems in and around the Redlands area that could become a regional tourist attraction,” Leonard said. “We may be a few years away from accomplishing that, but it is definitely doable and I believe it will happen.” For information about the Redlands Concervancy and the Parties for the Necklace, call 909-389-7810 or visit www.redlandsconservancy.org. Here’s a glance at three upcoming parties: Pack it up: Avocado fans will have an opportunity to learn about the luscious green fruit on Sept. 27 as they visit a local grove, a packing house in Bloomington and enjoy a picnic lunch with avocado-themed foods served with beer and wine. “Our guests will be given a tour of the facilities at the Index Fresh Packing Shed that includes the conveyor belt, and the sizing and storage of the produce,” said Judy Elder, a third-grade teacher at Mariposa Elementary School who is helping organize the party. “After our tour, we will return to Redlands and walk through an avocado grove to see the trees and fruit, and hear some of the details from the grower side of the operation.” The tour will conclude with a picnic featuring foods made from avocados, including dips, salads and desserts. “I became involved in the Redlands Conservancy through mutual friends who

demonstrated a vast diversity in political, religious and economic backgrounds but had a commonality in caring about the future of our open spaces and historic buildings that could be adaptively reused,” Elder said. “Any cause that promotes a healthier life and makes an investment in the future of our community and our children is in my opinion an invaluable one.” Make friends with vegetables: Many kids — and even a lot of adults — don’t like eating veggies. Jolene Redvale wants to change that. On Sept. 29, she will host the first of a three-class series showing guests how to prepare healthy and delicious meals using locally sourced produce. Redvale plans to prepare several dishes using end-of-the-summer fruits and vegetables, and she’ll share her recipes and cooking tips. Each of the dishes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Busy parents will be able to take what they learn and use it to prepare dinner for their families during the week. Follow-up classes will be held in January and March, using ingredients that will be available during those months. Guests may take one, two or all three classes. “When you eat veggies that you bought from a local farm or up the street — and here in Redlands we have lots of resources that are available to us — then we’re contributing to the local economy while we’re eating better,” she said.

Lawn bowling meets model trains: Lawn bowling has a long history. So do model trains. Both come together for an experience that starts Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Redlands Lawn Bowling Club. Participants will learn about a game that dates to the 14th century and have the opportunity to play members of the local lawn bowling club that was founded in 1923.

Then, guests will go to the home of Don and Nancy Tune for lunch and a chance to check out Don’s extensive model train set — one with 400 feet of track, miniature buildings and scenery on a layout that measures 20 by 26 feet. There are Lionel, late-model reproductions and other types of trains, and up to 10 can operate at any one time. “This is the first Conservancy party we’ve done,” Don Tune said. “We were going to do the trains a long time ago, but I think the lawn bowling with the trains is a package that will draw people. It will be a lot of fun.”

An ounce of prevention PHOTOS BY MICAH ESCAMILLA

Don Tune lines up a ball he is about to roll during a recent morning at the Redlands Lawn Bowling Club.

Redlands Fire Station 1, at the corner of Redlands Boulevard and Citrus Avenue, will be open for tours, photos on the firetrucks and other activities on Oct. 11.

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The Believe Walk attracts cancer survivors, friends, family and other supporters; it raises funds to help fight cancer.

It’s part of the annual Fire Prevention Week Open House and Healthy Redlands, and takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Firefighters will be demonstrating the Jaws of Life and showing off a recent department acquisition, a ladder truck that was purchased after a communitywide fundraising effort. The new ladder truck replaced an aging unit and is used to facilitate rescue and fire suppression efforts in structures that are two or more stories. For the kids, Sparky the fire dog will be available for photos. Community partners also will be participating. LifeStream, for example, will be on-site for blood donations, and the YMCA will hold exercise classes. The theme of National Fire Prevention Week is “Working smoke alarms save lives.” “The destruction caused by a fire occurs in moments, but it only takes a moment to test your smoke alarm,” said Philip Gairson, Redlands fire marshal.

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Admission to the open house is free.

Gotta believe in finding a cure Thousands of people will be donning comfortable shoes then putting one foot in front of the next for the seventh annual Believe Walk on Oct. 5. Presented by Stater Bros. Charities, the event raises funds to benefit efforts to fight all types of cancer. The walk begins at 8 a.m. at the intersection of State and Orange streets, and there are two routes through downtown Redlands — a 5K and 10K. The finish for both routes is at the Believe Bash near the Redlands Bowl. More than 10,000 people walked one of the routes last year, raising nearly $500,000 in the process. Online registration is available through Sept. 30 at www.believeie.com. Registration the morning of the walk begins at 6:30 a.m. — Luanne J. Hunt and Jerry Rice

The Redlands YMCA Holiday Boutique and Pantry adds to the fun of the season, with tasty goodies as well as crafts and treasures from local artists. Breana Pickens, left, along with Shelli Pickens and Robin Catrambone (in red aprons) pause for a photo with a pair of Y supporters at last year’s boutique.

A seasonal tradition: The YMCA Holiday Home Tour It’s a Redlands holiday tradition, so mark your calendars now. The YMCA once again will help launch the holiday season on Dec. 6-7 with its annual home tour, boutique and pantry. The holiday boutique and pantry will open the home tour weekend, starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, in the YMCA gymnasium, at 500 E. Citrus Ave. Open both days, the boutique will be the place to find one-of-akind gifts. Dozens of artisans already are reserving space to sell their wares — everything from fine art and jewelry to holiday decorations. Also open both days is the YMCA pantry stocked with beautifully packaged homemade goodies including cookies, fudge, cakes, breads, jams and jellies. The home tour on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will feature six homes, including a house built in 1902 for Redlands co-founder Frank E. Brown, the engineer who constructed the Bear Valley Dam that brought water to the city. Other homes on the self-guided tour are a house built in 1914, a Spanish-style ranch, a renovated 1960s California ranch and a mid-century modern. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the tour. Patron tickets, which include a champagne brunch at the Redlands Country Club, are $70 and include front-of-the line access to the homes. The tickets go on sale in October and will be available online at www.ymcaeastvalley.org and at the Redlands YMCA. Proceeds from the home tour and related events support the YMCA’s Legal Aid Clinic. The Legal Aid program offers affordable legal services to individuals and families dealing with domestic matters including divorce, custody and guardianship. Assistance from volunteer

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This home at 214 W. Cypress will be one of six featured on this year’s Redlands YMCA Holiday Home Tour.

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redlands symphony | celebrating 65 years

Magic

moments are years in the making

Crafting a season takes planning, patience and an eye on the longterm By JERRY RICE

ixty-five years. With the Redlands Symphony Orchestra tuning up for a milestone anniversary, it’s nearly time for the music to start. But long before the musicians play their first notes on opening night, hours of planning, strategy, negotiations and other efforts — spread over months, and in this case years — go into scheduling the six-concert season. It’s a team effort, with Paul Ideker, the symphony’s president and CEO; general manager Chris Myers; and Jon Robertson, the music director and conductor, among the key players. “Deciding what we’re going to play is almost an art form,” said Robertson, adding that developing the program for each concert is the most difficult part of preparing for a season because there are so many points to consider. Among them: Warhorses — Beethoven’s Fifth and Ninth symphonies are amazing, as are works by other composers. But Robertson says care must be taken not to stack a season with the warhorses. “After you run through all of them, you end up with programs of works that are not well-known

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to many of the concert-goers,” he said. “You have to very carefully choose how you program them, along with new and interesting things — and ‘new’ not always meaning contemporary.” Venue — “The Memorial Chapel has a certain kind of sound, it’s very warm, very rich, and we have a fairly large reverberation time,” Robertson said. “When we do the same concert the next day in Fallbrook, the hall there is at the other end of the spectrum. It’s dryer, it’s smaller. It has it’s own quality, but it’s very

different from what we have in Redlands so we make subtle adjustments in tempo, for one, so it can be heard in a comfortable way. To not make those adjustments would be, for me anyway, catastrophic to the quality of the performance.” Calendar — The orchestra’s primary venue, the Memorial Chapel, is booked by the University of Redlands. On occasion, the date of the concert influences what works are selected — much as it does this season when Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2”

When programming the Redlands Symphony season, Jon Robertson, center, says it’s important to select works that will excite audiences and also engage the musicians. “There’s repertoire that is technically overwhelmingly challenging — and the players really like to rise to the occasion to do those — and there are works that require greater artistic finesse,” he adds. The symphony’s community outreach includes the OrKIDstra program, which provides interactive music education experiences to local elementary students. PHOTOS COURTESY THE REDLANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Each season, the Redlands Symphony performs a range of music. Some selections are from famous composers such as Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky; others are substantial works written by composers who aren’t widely known.

will be performed on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. “When you put all of this together and sit down at the table, it becomes an extraordinary challenge to piece together a program that is exciting, diverse, covers a breadth of periods and repertoire and will be interesting,” Robertson said. For the Redlands Symphony, developing the season is a process — one that takes months and often years. Conversations between Ideker, Myers and Robertson about the 2014-15 season, for example, started in 2012. “It can easily take us five or six meetings to come up with a full season, and sometimes it comes together very quickly,” Myers said. “There is no rhyme or reason to it, there is no formula.” Another factor in planning a season is the selection of the soloists. Robertson, who will be conducting his 32nd season with the RSO, also is dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton, Fla., and he has guest-conducted symphonies everywhere from the U.S. to Europe to China. Through that experience, Robertson has made connections with a wealth of top international soloists. “Jon may have someone in mind who he very much wants to showcase with the orchestra,” Ideker said. “We then will look for a work to build around a central piece in a particular program and then figure out

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‘We take each season, and each concert within that season to build it, examine it and renovate it, if we need to. It’s a lot of work, and it’s never done haphazardly.’ a year in which we can do that.” This season will feature soloists from near and far. The orchestra’s own principal trumpet, David L. Scott, will perform on Nov. 22, a night with 18th-century masterpieces including Georg Philipp Telemann’s Trumpet Concerto in D Major. Piano virtuoso Vladislav Kosminov, a native of Uzbekistan, will play Frederic Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor with the symphony on Jan. 10. “Sometimes Jon will have a genius idea about a soloist, and it will be two or three years before we can get them here,” said Ideker, adding that one of the benefits of planning a season well in advance is that it allows time to book the desired guest artists who receive performance requests from around the globe. “It’s a process that requires some patience,” he added. With only six concerts on the Redlands Symphony’s schedule, at first glance it may seem like programming a half-dozen nights

may be an easier task than it would be for, say, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which has more than 100 shows annually at the Walt Disney Concert Hall as well as appearances at the Hollywood Bowl during the summer. While there are challenges in the logistics of an exhaustive schedule like that of the L.A. Phil, the RSO’s season lineup comes with a different set of considerations — namely, making the most of the performances when it comes to the variety of the programming. That’s why the upcoming season includes everything from works by Beethoven and Leonard Bernstein to a Carl Nielsen symphony that’s not played often in the U.S. to popular Broadway showtunes by Rodgers & Hammerstein. “It’s kind of like preparing a meal,” Myers said. “You can’t make a meal entirely out of chicken or starches. You want a good balance.” Said Ideker: “We take each season, and each concert within that season to build it, examine it and renovate it, if we need to. It’s a lot of work, and it’s never done haphazardly. “It has to be done deliberately because we don’t have 68 concerts. With the six that we do have, there’s no room to hide — artistically or financially. We work very hard at coming up with programs that we think meet all the criteria that Jon laid out and then the magic happens.”

Longtime music partners By JERRY RICE

ay One. That’s when the partnership between the Redlands Symphony Orchestra and the University of Redlands started — and it has remained strong ever since, says Michelle Rogers, the chief of staff in the office of university President Dr. Ralph Kuncl and liaison to the university’s board of trustees. “The relationship we have with the Redlands Symphony Association is a special one,” she said, adding that benefits exist for both entities. For the university, it provides an opportunity for faculty to perform in a high quality regional symphony orchestra; it’s a recruitment tool to attract new faculty and students; and it’s less costly for the university than it would be to operate and manage its own orchestra. For the symphony, it offers access to talented professional musicians who are

on the university staff; rent-free facilities, which include the Memorial Chapel, where six symphony concerts will be performed this season, and the RSO’s on-campus office; support such as payroll services and bookkeeping and financial donations. Many of the finer points of the relationship are outlined in a “memo of understanding,” which was signed in the 1980s by representatives of both organizations. Another link between the two is a highlight for music students — the annual concerto competition, which started in 1976. Students vie for the chance to appear as a soloist with the symphony. During the upcoming season, that concert is set for Feb. 14. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to perform with a whole orchestra backing them up,” Rogers said. “Many of the past winners are now performing with some of the world’s greatest orchestras and opera companies.”

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Oscar-winning composer Frederick Loewe, left, with Dr. Edward C. Tritt, founding conductor of the Redlands Symphony, in a circa 1974 photo. A performance hall at the University of Redlands is named for Loewe, and his estate supports the university’s School of Music and its collections.

Rogers herself represents yet another connection: she is treasurer for the Redlands Symphony Association and one of two university staffers on the symphony’s board. The other is Kathy Ogren, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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redlands symphony | history

Collaboration & Community

t begins with a warm-up, the flexing of harmonic muscle as the symphony prepares. Then, the tap of a baton. The maestro brings first quiet and then a rush of live, full-bodied music. It’s a living, breathing sharing of creativity. And in Redlands, symphony means not only music but community. Over the last 65 years, the Redlands Symphony has maintained a long partnership with the University of Redlands, and in its commitment to educate and entertain, it reaches out to gather in young and old and serve as a cultural ambassador for not only Redlands, but the greater Inland Empire as well. With the assistance of the archivists of the UofR Armacost Library, a look back at the symphony’s history via photographs and ephemera of the times: Dr. Edward Tritt, the symphony’s first conductor, works with musicians in this circa 1953 photo. Tritt, who was also a UofR music professor, served until 1975. His longevity in the post is only matched by today’s maestro, Jon Robertson, who joined the symphony in 1982.

« From the very beginning, the relationship between the symphony and the community was personal and direct. In a letter dated April 13, 1951, from Ruth M. Canmer, corresponding secretary for the First Congregational Church choir, she wrote:

“Dear Mr. Tritt, Our choir wished to extend heartiest congratulations on the premiere performance of the University Community Orchestra. The hours of hard work which we know you expended surely paid off in the beautiful rendition of each number on the excellently planned program. Your modest directing was also a joy. We hope we shall hear more from your talented group. ...”

Timeline 1950 – Dr. Edward C. Tritt organizes the University-Community Symphony Orchestra. 1956 – The Redlands Winter Concert Association is organized to produce concerts in the Memorial Chapel at the University of Redlands. Nov. 6, 1957 – The University-Community Symphony Orchestra performs the premiere of the revised version of William Grant Still’s “The Little Song That Wanted to Be a Symphony.” 1974 – The Redlands Winter Concert Association takes over management of the University-Community Symphony Orchestra from the Uof R. May 8, 1974 – Jack Benny performs as soloist with the symphony. 1975 – Dr. Tritt retires as conductor, handing the baton to Dr. Jack Wilson and James Jorgenson. 1983 – The University-Community Symphony Orchestra merges with the Redlands Winter Concert Association, forming the Redlands Symphony Orchestra. 1983 – Jon Robertson is appointed music director and conductor. 1994 – The Redlands Symphony begins performing concerts sponsored by the Fallbrook Music Society, a collaboration that continues to this day.

Jack Benny

Star power While carefully selected programs and fine-tuned musical efforts are vital, star power doesn’t hurt. In addition to unveiling new works by local and international composers, the Redlands Symphony has shared the stage with the likes of Jack Benny, in 1974, and pianist-composer-humorist Victor Borge in the 1980s. Benny may have been best known for his comedy, but he also was an accomplished musician. Others taking the stage with symphony through the years include John

Community Apart from its UofR support, the symphony has long enjoyed the embrace of the Redlands community. According to a paper by William Fawcett for the Redlands Fortnightly Club, attendance per capita is amazingly high in Redlands as compared with other community symphonies. And while ticket sales, grants and donations are a solid part of its financial base, the success of symphony’s annual gala demonstrates the strength of its connection to the

1998 – The Redlands Symphony launches OrKIDstra, a new education program providing music education and concert-going opportunities to children at schools throughout the region. Nov 10, 2012 – Tony Award-winning actor John Rubinstein joins the Redlands Symphony as narrator in Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat.” Victor Borge

Raitt, Doc Severinsen of the “Tonight Show” and famed band leader and clarinetist, Benny Goodman. community. The single-evening event has been known to raise as much as a third of the organization’s annual budget. Through the years the symphony’s mission of engagement and education has taken many forms, including music appreciation Fridays, pre-concert dinners, family concerts and fan study groups. At right, an undated invitation to a fan study group, hosted at a Redlands home, featuring a talk by pianist Inessa Niks discussing Russian composers.

2013 – The Redlands Symphony and Riverside County Philharmonic announce the launch of the Symphony Select card, a collaborative effort allowing patrons to purchase ticket credits valid for concerts by either orchestra. Oct. 25, 2014 – The Redlands Symphony Orchestra opens its 65th season.

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Did you know … ? • Redlands Symphony musicians are members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 — the same union that represents Hollywood studio musicians. In fact, orchestra members can be heard on many film scores, including “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” “Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Pearl Harbor” and “Tron,” as well as video game scores such as “League of Legends” and “World of Warcraft.” • On Oct. 25, for the opening concert of the Redlands Symphony’s 65th season, 62 musicians will be on stage: 18 violins, six violas, six cellos, five basses, three flutes, three oboes, two clarinets, three bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, one tuba, one harp, one timpani, and three percussionists. That doesn’t include the conductor and concerto soloist. • Ticket sales cover less than 40 percent of the cost of presenting concerts. The balance is made up by generous members of the community who believe in the importance of having quality musical performances available in Redlands at an affordable cost. • The Redlands Symphony doesn’t only perform in Redlands. The orchestra also regularly presents concerts and education programs in Fallbrook and Palm Springs. • The average length of tenure for an American orchestra conductor is eight to 10 years. This will be Robertson’s 32nd year with the Redlands Symphony.

Undated photo courtesy of UofR, Armacost Library archives

Franklin Elementary School students enjoy a close musical encounter with cellist Charlotte Dalton prior to a University-Community Symphony Orchestra youth concert. The concerts were an early expression of the symphony fulfilling its educational mission.

Outreach • This season, more than 6,000 children will have the opportunity to hear a symphonic concert — many of them for the first time — at no cost as part of the Redlands Symphony’s OrKIDstra program. • Each spring, the Redlands Symphony presents a free Sunday afternoon concert specially designed for families. After the performance, kids of all ages get a chance to try out the instruments in the orchestra and talk to the musicians.

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• The Redlands Symphony maintains a close relationship with the University of Redlands: 18 of the orchestra’s musicians are on faculty at the School of Music, and one is on faculty with the university’s political science department. • Unique among fully professional union orchestras in the nation, the Redlands Symphony provides the opportunity for qualified music students to perform with the orchestra if they pass a highly selective audition performed before a committee of members of the orchestra and university faculty. This year, a dozen students are expected to have the opportunity to perform during at least one concert.

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redlands symphony | celebrating 65 years

Concert by concert

Passion Oct. 25, 2014

Seduction… betrayal… love… devotion… The escapades of Strauss’ Don Juan contrast with the fatherly devotion of Wagner’s Wotan in some of the grandest and most intensely dramatic music ever written. Program Richard Strauss, “Don Juan” Richard Wagner, Wotan’s Farewell and Magic Fire Music (from “Die Walküre”) Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto in D major, op. 35 Special artists Marina Lenau, violin Conductor Jon Robertson

journey through the Redlands Symphony’s 65th season: the music and the artists who will bring it to life. Marina Lenau, a Ukrainianborn American violinist, began performing internationally as a soloist and as a member of various chamber groups at an early age. Today, her awards include first prizes from the XXI Century Art International Competition and the U. Polyansky International Chamber Music Competition (Ukraine), the M. Mazur International Competition and the S. Taneyev International Chamber Music Competition (Russia), and in the United States, the Treasure Coast Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, the Lynn University Conservatory of Music Concerto Competition and the Lagrange Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition. Lenau has performed recitals in Russia, Ukraine, Europe and the U.S., and she has had solo appearances with the Kiev Youth Symphony, Treasure Coast Symphony, Lynn University Philharmonia, South Florida Philharmonic, Atlantic Classical Orchestra and the Lagrange Symphony. She has participated in master classes and seminars with Ida Haendel, Arnold Steinhardt of the Guarneri String Quartet, Cyrus Forough, Mark Kaplan, Elmar Oliveira, Midori Goto, Orlando Cole of the Curtis String Quartet, and Paul Katz of the Cleveland Quartet. Lenau recently graduated from the studio of Elmar Oliveira at the Lynn University Conservatory of Music, and she is currently completing her doctorate of musical arts degree at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, studying with the world-renowned violinist Glenn Dicterow.

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music notes

wELL SEAS O Breaking down the program: Paul Ideker, the Redlands Symphony Orchestra’s president and CEO; Chris Myers, the general manager; and Jon Robertson, the music director and conductor, offer their thoughts about each performance during the upcoming season.

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An evening of Strauss, Wagner and Tchaikovksy.

An evening of Handel and Mozart as well as a trumpet concerto from Georg Phillip Telemann.

An evening featuring Chopin, Danish composer Carl Nielsen and Redlands’ own Wayne Bohrnstedt.

An evening of romance, the music of Straus as well as Sergei Prokofiev’s, “Romeo and Juliet” Suite No. 2.

Robertson: David Scott (the symphony’s principal trumpet) is a wonderful player, and this is a perfect opportunity to feature him. Myers: And the concert is a nice juxtaposition. The opening concert is this huge romantic, powerful big orchestra, so it will be nice to juxtapose that with the elegance of the baroque sound and to get Dave there.

Ideker: There’s a sweet story here: Wayne Bohrnstedt was on the university’s faculty for decades (until retiring in 1993). He has written music and has approached Jon several times about doing a piece with the full orchestra, and they have performed his works before. Robertson: For the Nielsen piece, I spent almost 10 years in Scandinavia and Norway and Sweden and just fell in love with his music. It’s not played a lot here, but his first symphony is something that’s really very special. The second movement is one of the greatest movements written by anybody anytime anywhere.

Myers: With a performance on Valentine’s Day, it naturally led us to a point where we wanted to find a work that would be appropriate. We selected Prokofiev’s suite from his Romeo and Juliet ballet. Ideker: One concert a year we turn to new artists who are emerging out of the school of music (at the University of Redlands). They are featured and given the opportunity to perform as soloists with the full symphony orchestra based on winning the Concerto Competition. This is a big deal. We won’t know who that winner will be until perhaps January.

Myers: You have to open your season with a bang and with names and pieces that will get people into the seats. We’re not an orchestra that does 100 performances a year. We’re not doing three performances of each show so we can’t count on the opening night to sell the rest of the run. Robertson: Marina Lenau (the night’s featured guest artist) is an extraordinary violinist. She’s completing her doctorate at USC. She’s a Russian violinist who produces the most beautiful sound you’ve ever heard from the instrument. It’s going to be a joy to do the Tchaikovsky piece with her.

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An evening of Bernstein, Copland and Rodgers & Hammerstein.

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Myers: This is the Broadway concert and a little bit of an experiment for us. We have an audience who loves the classical core repertoire, but we also want to get new people who might not normally come. There are discussions about what they would want to hear. You can bring them in with music they like, but you also want to give them music that expands their horizons. That’s something we want to try with this concert. The music is based around Broadway and theater, and by putting the Copland and Bernstein with the Rodgers & Hammerstein, it’s a little something for everyone.

Robertson: You’ve got nine magnificent Beethoven symphonies, the Eroica probably being one of the greatest of his nine. We always try to open and close a season with works that are recognizable and of monumental stature. This will certainly be the case with the Eroica. Ideker: This is also the concert where we hope Roberta Rust will finally appear. Jon has wanted to have her here for five years, but she had injuries that have kept her away from the keys on two other attempts. Fingers crossed that Roberta will stay healthy this time.

available to choose from: • Riverside County Philharmonic’s More Holiday Magic, Nov. 22; and The Phil at 55, May 9 at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside • Feast of Lights, the holiday celebration presented by the University of Redlands in the Memorial Chapel, Dec. 5-8 Information: http://symphonyselect.org Redlands Symphony 1200 E. Colton Ave. P.O. Box 3080 Redlands, CA 92373 909-748-8018 http://redlandssymphony.com

meet the maestro Jon Robertson Conductor

Jamaican-born Jon Robertson enjoys a distinguished career as pianist, conductor and academic. At age 10, he made his debut as a concert pianist in New York City’s Town Hall. He was awarded a full scholarship as a student of Beveridge Webster at the Juilliard School, where he also studied choral conducting. After completing a master’s degree at Juilliard, he was appointed chair of the department of music at Oakwood College in Alabama. In 1970, Robertson returned to Juilliard as a Ford Foundation Scholar to complete his doctorate of musical arts, after which he became chair of the Thayer Conservatory of Music at Atlantic Union College in Massachusetts. He later traveled to Sweden and East Germany to become the first and only private student of Herbert Blomstedt. After a well-received guest conducting appearance with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra in Norway, he was engaged as the orchestra’s conductor and music director

in 1979, serving until 1987. Robertson became the music director and conductor of the Redlands Symphony in the fall of 1982. Under his leadership, the orchestra received the highest possible ranking from the California Arts Council, as well as a top ranking with the National Endowment for the Arts. From 1992-2004, Robertson was chair of the department of music at UCLA, where he created the Music Outreach Program targeting inner-city junior high and high school students. Among those in the program, 98 percent went on to college. Currently the dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton, Robertson has worked to move the Lynn conservatory into the ranks of major conservatories and institutions of music. In 2013, Robertson was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Redlands in recognition of his 30 years of exemplary artistic leadership of the Redlands Symphony and for his important humanitarian efforts through Foundation Hope for Haiti.

Elegance Nov. 22, 2014

The artistry of Redlands Symphony principal trumpet David Scott highlights an evening of beloved 18th-century masterpieces. Program George Frideric Handel, Water Music No. 1, HWV 348 Georg Philipp Telemann, Trumpet Concerto in D major, TWV 51: D7 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter,” K. 551 Special artists David Scott, trumpet Conductor Jon Robertson

Photo by Eric Reed

David L. Scott has been principal trumpet of the Redlands Symphony since 1998 and also serves as the orchestra’s personnel manager. Active as a freelance trumpeter throughout Southern California, Scott is associate principal trumpet of the New West Symphony, and principal trumpet in the Riverside County Philharmonic and San Bernardino Symphony. He also has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, and LA Opera. In addition to his work as a recitalist and clinician, Scott has been a soloist with the Redlands Symphony, New West Symphony, Riverside County Philharmonic, Redlands Bowl Festival Orchestra and the Ventura Symphony. His studio and recording credits include three historically authentic albums with the Americus Brass Band entitled “Music of the Civil War,” “The Americus Brass Band recreates The Dodge City Cow-Boy Band” and “Wild West Music of Buffalo Bill’s Cowboy Band.” Scott may also be heard on the movie soundtracks “Geronimo,” “Son of the Morning Star,” “Glory,” the IMAX presentation

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“The Alamo,” and CBS’ “Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman.” And, he can be heard (and seen) in the 2004 movie “Hidalgo.” In his youth, Scott toured extensively with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Americus Brass Band. The Civil War “styled” Americus Brass Band performs exclusively on period instruments. He has performed solos with the band on both E-flat and B-flat cornets. Scott received his bachelor’s of music from the University of Iowa and his doctorate in trumpet performance from the University of Southern California. Sharing God’s many blessings as a performer and as a teacher has been a joy for Scott since he began playing trumpet in 1971. In 2007, he joined the faculty at the University of Redlands where he is associate professor of trumpet, the director of the Studio Big Band and conductor of the University Symphonic Band. In his spare time, Scott enjoys boating, barbecuing and gardening with his wife Janis; their children, Chuck, Greg, Gina and Jacob; and their four grandkids, Chuckie, Peyton, Petra and Tehani.

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Beauty Jan. 10, 2015

Piano virtuoso Vladislav Kosminov performs Chopin’s gorgeous piano concerto during a concert that also features Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s first symphony and music by Redlands’ own Wayne Bohrnstedt. Program Wayne Bohrnstedt, “Festival Overture” Carl Nielsen, Symphony No. 1, op. 7 Frédéric Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, op. 11 Special artists Vladislav Kosminov, piano

Vladislav Kosminov, a native of Uzbekistan, was the the winner of the Lynn Concerto Competition in 2013 and made his U.S. debut under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa performing Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1 in October 2013. Kosminov has appeared frequently with the National Symphonic Orchestra of Uzbekistan, performing concertos by Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Beethoven, Scriabin, Tchaikovsky, Chopin and Brahms. He is the winner of several International and national competitions, including the Shabyt Inspiration International Piano Competition (Gran-Prix, Astana, Kazakhstan, 2009), National Piano Competition (first prize, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2005), and the International Rubinstein Piano Concerto Competition (second prize, Paris, 2004). Coming from a musical family, he was trained as a soloist from a young age and began his studies at the Lyceum Musical Academy for Gifted Children. He continued his studies with Marat Gumarov at The State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. In the fall of 2013, he enrolled in the Professional Performance Certificate program at the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton, FL, to study with Roberta Rust.

Conductor Jon Robertson

Romance Feb. 14, 2015

Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers live out their story through Prokofiev’s music during this romantic Valentine’s Day concert. Program Johann Strauss Jr., “Der Fledermaus” Overture Annual Concerto Competition winner (music to be announced) Sergei Prokofiev, “Romeo and Juliet,” Suite No. 2 Conductor Co Boi Nguyen

Joy

March 7, 2015 Everyone will enjoy the drama, excitement and romance that can only be found on Broadway as they sing along with the orchestra performing selections from popular Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals. Program Leonard Bernstein, “Candide” Overture Aaron Copland, Music for the Theatre Richard Rodgers, “Carousel” Waltz Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II, A Rodgers & Hammerstein Sing-Along Conductor Jon Robertson

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Co Boi Nguyen serves as assistant conductor of the Redlands Symphony Orchestra. She is an associate professor of music at the University of Redlands School of Music, principal conductor of the University of Redlands Orchestra and Opera, and principal conductor for the Redlands Symphony’s OrKIDstra youth concerts. From 2005 to 2007, Nguyen was conductor and faculty member of the C.W. Post Chamber Music Festival at Long Island University, New York. At the same time, she also worked as assistant conductor to Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun and the Cosmopolitan Orchestra in New York. A native of Hanoi, Nguyen returns regularly to perform and to give master classes. She made her highly acclaimed debut with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra at the Hanoi Opera House in July 2002, making her the first woman and the youngest conductor ever to lead the ensemble. In December 2011, she gave conducting master classes at her alma mater, the Vietnam National Academy of Music. Nguyen is a graduate of the conducting programs at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and the Juilliard School in New York.

Roberta Rust has performed to critical acclaim around the globe since her debut as soloist with the Houston Symphony at age 16 and as recitalist at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. The New York Times hailed her as “a powerhouse of a pianist — one who combines an almost frightening fervor and intensity with impeccable technique and spartan control.” Her many remarkable recordings feature the music of Debussy, Haydn, Villa-Lobos, Prokofiev and contemporary American composers. FANFARE Magazine noted, “She proves herself a first-rate Debussy player. This is quite simply one of the finest Debussy discs … in recent memory.” Solo recitals include performances at Sala Cecilia Meireles (Rio de Janeiro), Merkin Concert Hall (New York), Corcoran Gallery (Washington, D.C.) and KNUA Hall (Seoul). Rust has played with the Lark, Ying and Amernet string quartets, and her festival appearances include OPUSFEST (Philippines), Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival, Festival Miami, Beethoven Festival (Oyster Bay) and La Gesse (France). She has performed as soloist with numerous orchestras including the New Philharmonic, Philippine Philharmonic, Boca Raton Symphonia, the New World Symphony and orchestras in Latin America. Demonstrating a strong commitment to the next generation with a highly motivational and inspiring approach, Rust serves as artist faculty-piano/professor and head of the piano department at the Conservatory of Music at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. She has given master classes at prominent institutions throughout Asia and the Americas. Many of her students distinguish themselves in competitions and festivals and enjoy active careers in performance and education. Born in Texas of American-Indian ancestry, Rust studied at the Peabody Conservatory, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin, and received performer’s certificates in piano and German lieder from the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. She earned her master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music and her doctorate

Grandeur April 11, 2015

The majesty of Beethoven’s epic “Heroic Symphony” brings the season to a stunning and powerful conclusion. Program Ludwig van Beethoven, “Coriolan” Overture Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488 Beethoven, Symphony No. 3 “Eroica,” op. 55 Special artists Roberta Rust, piano Conductor Jon Robertson

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We are symp h Sara Andon Art Svenson Jeanne Skrocki

Mary Dropkin

Principal harp Besides being the principal harpist for the Redlands Symphony, Mary Dropkin fills the same role with orchestras in San Bernardino, Riverside and Palm Desert, in addition to being a top-call sub for the Pacific Symphony. Dropkin received her bachelor of music degree in harp performance from USC, where she also did graduate work. She is working on two recitals that will be presented in the spring: one at the UofR, the other with a harp quartet that will be presented at several venues.

Concertmaster Work and time with family and friends often converge for Jeanne Skrocki. In May, for example, she performed Verdi’s Requiem with Redlands Symphony colleagues and also her mom and daughter with her in the violin section. Skrocki’s resume includes making her solo debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the age of 14, work as the associate concertmaster for composer John Williams on 2008’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” soundtrack, and being concertmaster of the Opera Pacific orchestra for 12 years.

Principal Violin II A University of Redlands professor for more than 30 years and a violinist for more than 40, Art Svenson is accomplished in both education and music. He is the David Boies Endowed Chair of Government at the UofR and is a recognized expert on statutory and constitutional questions generated by governmental end-of-life policies. In addition to being the Redlands Symphony’s principal second violin, Svenson also regularly performs with orchestras in San Bernardino and Riverside.

Principal Flute As a soloist and a chamber musician, Sara Andon has performed at venues around the globe and on many film scores, including “The Bourne Legacy,” “Sex and the City 2” and Clint Eastwood’s “Trouble with the Curve.” Andon’s summer opened in June with her playing flute and piccolo in a 90-piece orchestra that recorded the film score for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and ended with her preparing for solo performances during two concerts in September at the Festival of Film Music in Krakow, Poland.

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The Redlands Symphony is made up of 62 skilled musicians who have showcased their talents in performances around the globe. Here’s a closer look at eight of the players and where they’ll be positioned on the Memorial Chapel stage when the orchestra opens its 65th anniversary season on Oct. 25.

Kathryn Nevin

Principal clarinet, symphony librarian Kathryn Nevin and her husband, Peter, did a lot of hiking and camping this summer. The couple joined two friends on training hikes and in the Mammoth Lakes area for a re-supply outing as their friends walk the 210-mile John Muir Trail. In the RSO’s clarinet section, Kathryn is frequently joined by her husband, the symphony’s second clarinetist.

Andrew Glendening

Principal Trombone One of many examples of the close ties between the Redlands Symphony and the University of Redlands, Andrew Glendening is both the symphony’s principal trombonist and dean of the university’s School of Music. He attended Indiana University where he earned a Master of Music degree and was awarded the school’s highest honor: the Performer’s Certificate. Glendening also performs with the California Philharmonic and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Carolyn Beck

Principal bassoon During her musical career, Carolyn Beck recalls playing at a number of interesting places — small towns in Spain, a huge cathedral in Perugia, Italy, and at Carnegie Hall. But ask about her favorite performance memory, and there’s only one: playing John Williams’ “Five Sacred Trees” concerto for bassoon and orchestra with the Redlands Symphony Orchestra in November 2004. “I just can’t think of anything in the last 15 years of my life that was as rewarding as that experience,” she says.

Kyle Champion

Principal cello Born in Pomona and raised in Albuquerque, Kyle Champion studied cello performance at Southern Methodist University and USC, where he received his Master of Music. During the summer, Champion and his wife, Elizabeth, took a trip to Colorado, bringing his cello along so Chris Dungey, who made the instrument, could could give it a tune up. “He did all kinds of work on it,” Champion says. “While he was doing that, we camped in our new pop-up trailer at a lovely state park near Ouray. We also visited Mesa Verde on our way up to Grand Junction.”

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Marilyn and Chester Harter have attended the Feast of Lights every year for decades, in recent years coming from their home in Grover Beach.

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Feast

For one couple, the University of Redlands holiday celebration has been a not-to-bemissed outing for 60-plus years

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By JENNIFER M. DOBBS

t wasn’t love at first sight, but there was chemistry that led to a first date decades ago for a pair of University of Redlands pre-med majors, Chester “Chet” and Marilyn “Mac” Mackenzie Harter. “Working late in the chemistry lab, we missed dinner in the Commons,” said Chet, who graduated in 1955. “That offered me the opportunity. And we had a great time because I did all of the talking.” “Don’t believe it,” said a smiling Marilyn, a 1952 grad. That first date led not only to a humorfilled, 62-year marriage, but an even longer commitment that wasn’t part of their vows — annual attendance at the Feast of Lights, the university’s popular celebration of the holiday season. “There was never an actual decision to always go,” Chet said. “But we always went and drove vast distances to do it.” Marilyn came to Redlands in 1948 on a mandate from her parents to attend college in Southern California and study music, though she declared a science-based major. Director J. Williams Jones launched the

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Feast of Lights that year, and Marilyn remembered it as part of required chapel. Chet heard about Redlands from a high school recruiter and came to the university in 1950 at the urging of the men’s dean. He is not only the talker of the couple but also the singer. Chet studied under Jones and sang in the Feast of Lights after becoming “hooked,” he says. “I thought it was beautiful beyond description, emotionally marvelous. I still remember the music of my year — ‘Te Deum laudamus’ and ‘We Saw Three Ships.’ Jones’ emphasis was on detail and the precision of his Feast was noteworthy.” Chet still has letters Marilyn wrote to him during their summer apart and remembers proposing to her in Sylvan Park. She declined. “I was thinking medical missions work,” said Marilyn, who at first was unsure Chet was equally devoted to serve God, but was ultimately convinced. They married while still in school and lived in Vet’s Village on campus. “We didn’t have two nickels to rub together,” Marilyn recalled. Still, they went on to earn master’s degrees in seminary. Chet became a pastor, and Marilyn earned a second master’s degree in library science. Over the years the couple had five children, and the Feast of Lights became a tradition for the family. Son Chet Harter III said he has attended

1958 Feast of Lights performers Courtesy University of Redlands

The Chapel Singers, below, are directed by professor Jeffery H. Rickard during the 60th anniversary presentation in 2007. Photo by Eric Reed

at least 35 times, and his parents have hosted hundreds of family members, friends and church members for the Feast throughout the years. To date, nothing has kept the couple from attending, including a 2008 car accident on the way to the event.

“We told the emergency room staff to hurry up and check us out, and then we rented a car and still got there in time,” Chet said. Marilyn says the Feast is now “more flamboyant” than when it began. “But the choice of music this last year was just as good as any year,” she said. “In the early days, they didn’t have the orchestra. Jeff (Rickard, the director who followed Jones) added that and the community choir.” Said Chet: “Nicholle (Andrews, the current director of the Feast) added a European flair. I like it. I have liked them all.” Feast of Lights

Where: Memorial Chapel, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands When: Dec. 5-8 Cost: $25, $15 for seniors Information: 909-748-8116, www.redlands.edu/feastoflights

The Feast of Lights always draws a full house to the UofR’s Memorial Chapel. photo by Eric Reed

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taste | the dregs

Delightful ‘T

discovery

The Dregs may be a challenge to find, but this speakeasy-like hideaway is worth searching out By David Cohen • Photos by Frank Perez

Balsamic lavender marinated half rack of lamb

he dregs” refers to the solids at the bottom of a wine barrel, but the selections found at an eclectic Redlands food and wine bar that goes by the same name are a far cry from such discards. Owner Ryan Dorough chooses wines that many wine afficionados, myself included, may have a hard time recognizing. Be that as it may, he has an uncanny knack of matching the wines with food, so if in doubt regarding what to order, you’re in good hands. The name also takes some of the hyper-seriousness out of wine drinking, making it what it should be — an enjoyable sensory experience rather than an exercise in pomposity. Finding The Dregs for the first time may be a challenge, as it’s in an industrial park alley off of Nevada Street south of Redlands Boulevard. The only indication that it’s there is a black silhouette of a wine bottle on the door and a bell which you ring that notifies staff to let you in — making it sort of a latter-day speakeasy without the sliding peephole and need for a password. There are counter-height highly varnished wood tables reclaimed from pallets and backless metal stools to sit on, seating around 30 patrons. At the far end of the room, black and white films — some silent and others with the volume turned down — are projected on a tin wall. Wines for sale are displayed on wooden pallets on one long wall and incandescent bulbs on wires hang from the ceiling to provide illumination. The bar can seat around 12 people and right next to it is a blackboard listing the weekly selection of beers on draught. From the list, we sampled a Schneider Dopplebock from Germany and Perfect Crimes Hollowpoint Belgian Ale. All beers with alcohol levels greater than 8 percent are served in 7-ounce pours to prevent patrons from falling off their bar stools after a few glasses! From the wine list, you can sample three 2-ounce pours of any wine for $10.

Wednesday is the premier wine tasting night with only bar snacks available rather than the full kitchen menu. Ten 1-ounce pours for $10 of anything on the shelves are available on Wednesday wine nights. The full menu is served Thursday through Saturday. It is not extensive, but quite bold with complex flavors abounding. We started with the empanadas de rajas (chili strips): two baked triangular pastries stuffed with corn kernels, queso fresco, white cheddar and what appeared to be poblano rather than Anaheim chili strips, given their variable heat levels. Some garnishes would have been nice to liven up the visuals. The chicken meatballs were very good, blended with a touch of curry and served in a white wine sauce. Likewise, the Korean short ribs were quite delicious: nine flavorful bone-in mini-ribs marinated in citrus juices and scattered with scallions and sesame seeds. They were intermittently tender and chewy, as the cut tends to be. An 8-ounce elk steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and served with a tomatillo compound butter on a bed of asparagus. The meat was deliciously creamy and tender, yet probably could have benefitted from something like a blueberry balsamic port sauce. Order a glass of Bordeaux for $4 more. Moroccan spiced ’Roo (kangaroo) sliders are not something you see too frequently. The mini-burgers are infused with harissa (a blend of spicy chili powders, garlic, olive oil and cumin) and topped with a yogurt dressing containing an array of North African spices and served with aromatic pickled cucumbers on the side — a beautiful array of flavors, but for $11, a third slider on the plate would give the dish greater value. The duck kebab was comprised of small cubes of Muscovy duck breast brined with Mediterranean spices and grilled on a skewer and served atop a bed of pickled veggies and a delicious smoky grilled pita bread. Roll a piece of the pita around the duck and veggies for optimal flavor impact — a lovely array of splendid complimentary flavors. Again, at $13, I would have expected two skewers. All entrees come with a choice of side;

The Dregs has an extensive wine bar and even a wine of the month club.

Rajas empanadas — grilled chilies and vegetables stuffed in pastry with cheese

the brussel sprouts bravas would be my first choice. The sprouts are pan-fried to a creamy consistency and blended with a slightly spicy chorizo, making for a dish that could easily stand on its own. Chef Carlos de la Torres’ dishes burst with vibrant flavors in each and every bite. Yet, because you also eat with your eyes, more effort should be devoted to visual appeal — brighter sauces and more colorful garnishing — which would add to the overall effect. Prices on a few of the items would be more palatable if additional meat was

added to the plates. All in all, the food is exciting and the eclectic wine selections make for a stellar evening of pairings. The Dregs Where: 721 Nevada St., Redlands Getting there: South of Redlands Boulevard, take the third driveway on the right, just past the speed limit sign. Look for the silhouette of a black wine bottle on the door and ring the bell. Hours: 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to close Friday and Saturday. Cost: $11-$23 for entrees Information: 951-900-4125, http://thedregswine.com fall 2014 | redlandsmagazine.com |

music | dap-kings

Fresh-flavored

sound

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings go for ‘honest and soulful,’ says the group’s bassist, an Inland native By George A. Paul

ith computerized recording shortcuts so readily available and songs crafted by committee, finding fresh and genuine soul music can be an arduous task these days. Look no further than Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. The multiracial New York City band takes an old school approach. “People look to us to make music that is honest and soulful,” said Dap-Kings bassist Gabriel Roth (aka Bosco Mann) from his cozy downtown Riverside mixing studio, where vocals are often done amid vintage gear. “One thing that sets us aside from retro acts we get compared to is we don’t really fall into the clichés of the genre. The arrangements are new. We’re not taking licks from people or putting on Afro wigs. In that way, I think it’s more revolutionary, bold and innovative than a lot of music now that people would never dare call retro.” Roth likens his group’s approach to punk rock labels and techno music producers. “It’s not a genre thing; it has to do with being true to your heart,” he said. Sixth and strongest studio effort, “Give the People What They Want,” reflects Roth and the Dap-Kings’ attention to sonic detail. Dynamic first single “Retreat” finds lead vocalist Jones belting away (key lyric: “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned”); “Slow

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Down Love” boasts a smooth luxurious groove; the jaunty upbeat sax work on “Stranger to My Happiness” recalls vintage Motown while “Making Up and Breaking Up” is pure bliss. Originally scheduled to come out last year, the album release date was pushed to January following Jones’ battle with stage 2 pancreatic cancer. Fortunately, it was caught early. The front woman has a clean bill of health, and the DapKings began a world tour in February. “She’s singing stronger and better than she ever has before. On the road, I’ve seen a really renewed and thankful [attitude],” noted Roth, a two-time Grammy winner for studio work on albums by Amy Winehouse and Booker T. Jones. Roth also handles Dap-Kings production, engineering, arrangements and co-songwriting. Since the acclaimed band’s 1996 inception, Jones has become a real force in concert à la Tina Turner, prone to dancing up a storm as female backing harmonies and the horn section elevates it all.

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2011 – Booker T. Jones, “The Road from In person Memphis” Sharon Jones & the Dap(Grammy winner, Kings are touring bestrestaurant pop instrumental f last year’s riverside Week was a fouroverseas through the end album) course meal, of November. Lookthis for one will be an all-you-can-eat buffet. 2009 – Michael Buble, possible future concerts in Organizers are hoping 100 Love” eateries will sign up for the “Crazy SoCal at sharonjones 10-day event, which runs June 20-29. that’s a big increase 2008 – Al Green, andthedapkings.com/ “Lay it Down” from 20 last year. and while that edition was limited to shows. 2007 – Lily Allen, “Alfie” downtown restaurants, including Cafe sevilla and Proabition, Album credits

and dessert stops from throughout the city. each location will offer a special menu, discounted prices on featured selections or specialty items available only for a limited time. a complete list of participating restaurants along with available specials is online at www.dineriverside.com. – Jerry Rice

– Markcoffee Ronson, Selected releases this time the lineup also will2007 include shops, lounges “Version”

featuring Gabriel Roth (aka Bosco Mann)/Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings: 2014 – Paloma Faith, “A Perfect Contradiction”

2006 – Amy Winehouse, “Back to Black” (Grammy winner, record of the year)

2014 – Jennifer Nettles, “That Girl”

Discography Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

2013 – James Hunter Six, “Minute by Minute”

2014 – “Give the People What They Want”

2013 – Michael Buble, “To Be Loved”

2010 – “I Learned the Hard Way”

2013 – Various Artists, “The Wolf of Wall Street” soundtrack

2007 – “100 Days, 100 Nights”

2011 – Amy Winehouse, “Lioness: Hidden Treasures”

2005 – “Naturally” 2002 – “Dap Dippin’ ”

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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, with bassist Gabriel Roth at the bottom right.

“She has this strength, a soulfulness about her that’s almost super human,” Roth said. “When she’s up there pouring her heart out, it’s not an act. It’s very real. Through the years, we’ve had real challenging shows … and she rises like a phoenix through all of it and lays waste to the place.” New songs like “You’ll Be Lonely (After I’m Gone),” “People Don’t Get What They Deserve” and “Retreat” took on added resonance in light of Jones’ illness, despite being penned pre-diagnosis. “I wrote that for Sharon because she is a fireball,” Roth said of the latter track. “There are times when you don’t want to get in her way. It’s very empowering now and about her perseverance and power; being a survivor.” Roth, a North High School graduate and “proud Riversider,” corrects anyone who refers to his old hometown as Los Angeles. As a North student, he was the drummer in a “funky blues” band. “We’d play house parties and a coffeehouse downtown,” but nothing serious, he says. “My sister taught me music theory as a kid and showed me chords on the piano and guitar. I used to take drum

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lessons at Liers Music on Magnolia Avenue (currently Music Mike’s). I learned a lot of music theory there too. “I’ve always had a math head,” admitted Roth, who would be open to teaching high school mathematics locally in the future. “I thought of everything systematically, but never really aspired to be a musician.” Forced to pick a major during junior year at NYU, he chose music technology. Eventually, Roth joined a friend and “crazy millionaire dude” label owner in New York specializing in reissues, compilations and bootlegs. “We started making records for fun in basements and heavy metal studios on the cheap on weekends,” he said. “The first one I did was a fake kung fu soundtrack.” A few years later, Roth started the funk and soul-oriented Desco Records. By 2001, he and Dap-Kings saxophonist Neal Sugarman had launched the Brooklyn-based Daptone Records. Among the more successful indie labels in America, Daptone operates from a two-level residence. Everything from recording and distribution to design is done in-house. Roth produces or oversees most releases on the

company’s eight-act roster. The catalog includes CDs, vinyl releases on 45 and LP and even some cassettes. Eagle-eyed fans who saw “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Martin Scorsese’s Oscarnominated drama, might’ve caught Jones and the Dap-Kings’ brief cameo as a wedding band. They performed the Shirley Bassey hit “Goldfinger.” The band was asked to do two James Bond themes that were “beautiful and fun, but definitely not in our wheelhouse,” said Roth, plus some other “challenging” tunes. Then the film’s star Leonardo DiCaprio (“who is a cornball, by the way,” Roth says) wanted the Dap-Kings to do Sir Mix-a-Lot’s 1992 chart-topping rap novelty hit “Baby Got Back.” “We’d [already] spent days in the studio a month before, working hard on these other songs to lip-sync them on the set,” said Roth, adding that he and the musicians were surprised to be asked to return and record something else. “Personally, I was lucky enough to be stuck elsewhere,” he said with a grin. “But some of the Dap-Kings went and knocked it out for them.”

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