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RESOLUTION NO. 98-285
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2 RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUlHORIZING TIlE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TIlE METROPOLITAN OPERA FOR
3 TIlE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
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SAN BERNARDINO AS FOllOWS:
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SECITON 1.
The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized
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The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement
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RESOLU1....:ON OF TIlE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUIl-IORIZING TIlE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITIlTIIE METROPOLITAN OPERA FOR
TIlE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
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held on the 5th day of
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The foregoing resolution is hereby appr vestthis7~ay of
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9 A. Organization has requested financial assistance from
10 ity for the fiscal year 1998-99, in order to assist in defraying
11 he expense of certain concerts, shows, festivals, or events or
12 ctivities sponsored by Organization as set forth in Organization's
13 rant proposal (hereinafter "the proposal") approved by the Fine
14 rts Commission of the City. A copy of said proposal is on file in
15 the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. The terms of the proposal
16 are incorporated herein by reference and shall govern the uses of
17 the funds provided herein. The financial assistance provided for
18 in this agreement is made on a one-time only basis, and receipt of
19 said funds shall not imply a continuing obligation of the City
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21 B. The expenditure is for a valid municipal public
22 urpose, to wit: for the promotion of art appreciation in San
23 Bernardino, as more fully set forth in the proposal submitted by
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AGREEMENT
Fine Arts Fundinq
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF SAN
ERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as "City" and the
ETROPOLITAN OPERA, a non-profit organization, referred to as
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GREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE METROPOLITAN
PERA FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
udget for the 1998-99 fiscal year, the total sum of $3,000
ollars, to cover the costs per the Fine Arts grant application
greement.
3. Use of Funds. The funds paid to Organization shall be
sed solely for the purposes set forth in Paragraph 1 and in strict
ompliance with the provisions set forth in the agreement. No
eviation from the agreement shall be made without the express
pproval of the City of San Bernardino.
Said funds shall be
xpended by June 30, 1999, and any unexpended funds shall be
eturned to City by Organization.
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Accountinq.
Within 20 days after the completion of the
vent, the Organization shall submit to the Mayor's Office, with a
opy to the Director of Finance, an accounting of the actual
xpenditures connected with said event as it relates to the funds
provided by the City.
Financial records shall be
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accordance with generally
accepted
accounting
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rinciples by Organization in such manner as to permit City to
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easily trace the expenditures of the funds. All books and records
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of Organization are to be kept open for inspection at any time
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during the business day by the City or its officers or agents.
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Failure to submit the financial records in accordance with this
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section will result in the Organization reimbursing the City.
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Hold Harmless. Organization covenants and agrees to
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its employees and
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agents from all liabilities and charges,
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GREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE METROPOLITAN
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(including counsel fees),
suits or losses however
ccurring, or damages arising or growing out of the use or receipt
f the funds paid hereunder and all operations under this
greement. Payments hereunder are made with the understanding that
he City is not involved in the performance of services or other
ctivities of Organization.
Organization and its employees and
gents are independent contractors and are not employees or agents
f the City in performing said services.
Termination.
City shall have the right to terminate
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his Agreement and any funding remaining unpaid hereunder for any
eason by mailing a ten-day written notice to Organization and this
greement shall terminate ten days after the mailing of such
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In the event this Agreement is terminated for reasons of
improper use of funds or use of funds for any purpose other than
those authorized, any unexpended portion of the funds provided by
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In addition, Organization shall
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to City any funds expended which were used for any
other than those authorized under this Agreement.
Assionment.
Organization shall not assign its interest
in this Agreement without the prior written approval of City.
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Insurance.
Organization shall take out and maintain
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during the life of this Agreement such public liability and
property damage insurance as shall insure City, its elective and
appointive boards, commissions, officers,
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gents and employees, Organization and its agents performing acts
overed by this Agreement from claims for damages for personal
njury, including death, as well as from claims for property damage
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llereunder, whether such operations be by Organization or its agents
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Jr by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either Organization
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Jr its agents, and the amounts of such insurance shall be as
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Public Liability Insurance.
In an amount not less than
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$1,000,000 for injuries, including, but not limited to, death, to
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anyone person, and subject to the same limit for each person, in
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an amount not less than $100,000 on account of anyone occurrence;
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Property Damage Insurance. In an amount of not less than
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$50,000 for damage to the property of each person on account of any
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one occurrence.
(c) Workers Compensation. Organization shall provide workers
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compensation insurance in the amount required by state law if the
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funds provided hereunder are to be paid as salary to any employee
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of Organization.
Organization shall require that all rights of
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subrogation under such policy of workers compensation insurance
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shall be waived
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ci ty shall be set. forth as an
additional named
insured in each policy of insurance provided
hereunder.
(d) The Certificate of Insurance furnished to the City shall
require the insurer to notify the City of any change or termination
in the policy.
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Obliqation.
Organization hereby covenants that it has
aken all actions necessary to make the adherence to the
bligations imposed by this agreement a binding obligation of the
rganization.
10. Notices.
All notices herein required shall be in writing
nd delivered in person or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid
ddressed as follows:
As to City:
As to Organization:
Mayor's Office
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Gwendolyn Roberts
Metropolitan Opera
1898 Genevieve Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
11. Entire Aqreement.
This Agreement and any documents or
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instruments attached hereto or referred to herein integrate all
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terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto, and
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supersede all negotiations and prior writing in respect to the
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subject matter hereof. In the event of conflict between the terms,
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conditions or provisions of this Agreement, and any such document
or instrument,
the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
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prevail.
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12. Non-Discrimination. Organization agrees that for the term
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of this Agreement it shall not discriminate in employment,
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hiring,
admission practices,
advertising or in any
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physical handicap, or marital status.
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PERFORMING ARTS - GRANT APPLICATION FORM
City of San Ber~ardino - Fine Arts Commission
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I. Applicant Organization (Name,
Address, etc.)
MISS GWENDOLYN ROBERTS
II. Contact Person
Title DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Phone: ( 909) BA"3-7fi71
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III. Program Category Under which
Support is requested:
MUSlr. - VOr.AL r.nMPETTTTnN
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Phone: (909 BB3-7671
Non-Profit 1.D.
Number of Years in existence 3B
IV. Period of Support Requested
JUNE 1, 199B through MAY 31, 1999
Starting Ending
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Project Descriptions:
AUDITIONS TO BE HELD OCTOBER 18, 199B
STURGES CENTER FOR FINE ARTS 1:30 P.M.
MASTER CLASS TO BE HELD OCTOBER 25, 199B
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE 1:30 P.M.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SHEET
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Estimated number of persons expected to benefit from this
program/project: 200 - 300 Public plus 18 -.20 sinBers most benefited
a) Number of persons by paid attendance: 200 - 3 0 INCLUDES. BUFFET RECEPTIOi
b) Number of persons by free complimentary admission: 20 s1ngers & the1r
c) Number of performances scheduled: TWO - Audi tions. & Master accompanie-
d) C'otal attending all performances ([a] plus [oJ): Aoorox. 380
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VII.
Need Statement:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SHEET
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:nt~~ded ~=sulcs:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SHEET
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(PA Revised 6/96)
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SECT!DN v - Summarv of PrOject Description
The purpose of the National Council, of the Metropolitan Opera
is to:
1. Find exceptionally talented opera singers and to assist in thei:
development.
2. To discover ne~ talent for the Metropolitan Opers.
3. To search for passiblepsrticipants in the young Artist Develop-
ment Progrsm of the Metropolitsn Opers {Qssociation.
4. To give singers an opportunity to be heard and encouraged in
their careers.
A specisl aspect of this program is the contacts with prOducers and
directors for programing vocal concerts and appearances with orchestras
and prOduction events thus giving the aingers experience in performing
end encouragement for further development and progress in meaningful
careers.
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IX. Total anticipated expenses for this period:
AWARDS
Salary & Wages
Supplies & Material
3,000.00
$ 950.00
$ 1,750.00
$ 600.00
$ 1,300.00
100.00
$ None
Travel
Fixed Assets/Rentals or Leases
Insurance
Outstanding loan payments
Fees & Other
$ 1,200.00
TOTAL COSTS $ 8,900.00
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X. Total anticipated income for this period:
Most Recent This
Fiscal Period Fiscal Period
Income from performances $ 95].00 $ 950.00
Revenue (stocks, bonds, rentals, etc. ) $ Mone $ None
Grants $ 4 ,OLiO. 00 $ ??????
Contributions $ 2,599.00 $ 2,60G.OO
Funds from Support Groups $ 1,85G.00 $ 1,850.00
Other $ None $ None
TOTAL INCOME $ 9,399.00 $ 5,400.00
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XI. Amount requested from the San 3ernardino Fine Arts Commission:
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Total Costs (Section IX)
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8,900.00
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Total Income (Section X)
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5,40C.00
c) AMOUNT REQUESTED ([a] minus [b]) $
Percentage requested:
(Amount Requested divided by Total Costs)
3,500.00
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. IX.. Budget - ~uoplemental Sheet
Awards
Salaries, ~ccompanists, Judges, Master
Class Clinician, Stage Hands
Supplies & Materials
Postage
Office 3upplies
Telephone
Printing, Letterheads, Brochures,
Envelopes, Etc.
stage rrandements
~rinting Programs
Rent - fixed -ssets
Insurance (Liability .1,000,000)
Fees & Other (Ho~pitality and other
Travel and Courtesies
Totals
X. Anticipated Income
Income from Auditions
Revenue
Grants
Contributions
Funds from support Groups
Totals
Budoet 1997-1998 Sudget 1998-1999
(,3000.00) ~2,500.00 ~3,JOO.00
900.00
1,600.00
537.80
144.63
73.28
456.30
80.92
307.87
l,309.00
100.00
1,492.06
287.34
8,180.00
Most Recent
Fiscal Period
950.00
None
3,000.00
2,599.00
1,850.00
$ 8,399.:J0
900.00
1,600.00
1,300.00
100.00
1,200.00
600.00
8,900.00
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Fiscal PeriOd
950.00
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1,850.00
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XII. Amount per person to be subsidized by Fine .~ts grant:
Amount requested (Section XI Line [cl) divided by
number of people attending (Section VI Line. Cd])
$ In.7<;
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XII. Future objectives:
As availability of city funds will be increasingly restricted in the
foreseeable future, how does your organization propose to become more
self-sufficient?
Fund raising is an on going effort. We are at present making application for
grants from banks and businesses, and are making every effort to increase
funding from other sources in the communit+es such as substantial funding from
organizations and-corporations ~ho ~ould be interested in assisting such a
program of" promoting the development of young talent in our area ~ho have
considerable potentiaL." We have continued to try to increase the communi-.
cations ~ith such groups and it is our hope that as they see the results of
this .program we can. convince them that this kind of. encouragement is valuable
.to developing an .a~preciationof this kind 6fmusic. We ere doing ~verything
to promote a6preciation in the communities for educational values of the
finest musical talent.
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XIII. Provide a brief history/background of the organization:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SHEET
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CERTIFICATION: ~ ~
Project Officer: GWENDOLYN ~:'lTS
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Title:
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Phone Number: 1- 909 - 883-7671
Date:
JULY 24, 1998
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HIS TOR Y
The western Region, one of sixteen, includes the states of california
Arizona, and Nevada. These states ere divided into Districts; five in
california, one in Arizona, and Southern Neveda, which is included in the San
Bernerdino-Riverside Counties District. Each District is headed by a
District Director.
The first western Regional auditions were held in the 1956-1957 season,
when the region was added to the Council's National Program. Mario and Ruth
Chamlee, who for many years were on the rostar of principals stars. of the Metro-
politan Opera, were asked to undertake the task of organizing the Region.
They asked Miss Gwendolyn Roberts to work with them to assist in setting up
the structure for the Auditions.
The first Auditions were held on December 7, 8, 14, 15, 1957, in Hancock
Auditorium of the University of Southern California. The Finals were held in
Santa Barbara at the Music..Academy of the west. Hundreds of voices were heard
and many fine voices were discovered.
The first winners were Grece Bumbry, Mary Costa, end Alfred Jensen (deceased).
The role of winning singers through the yeers includes some of the most out-
standing singers of our time.
In 1959-1960, Gwendolyn Roberts, was asked to form a District for San
Bernardino and Riverside Counties, as well as to continue to serve on the
Regional Auditions. This wae done and the Auditions have been held avery
year since that time, under her supervisio~ and many fine singers have been
given the opportunity to be_heard in tbismanner.
Winners from the District are selected to proceed to the Regional Auditions
where singers are selacted to go further in the National Auditions. A numbar
of singers from this District have received further recognition: Armando Sierra,
Tenor, went to the Region where he ~on and was sent to the National Auditions,
winning an important Award; Karen Posten, Soprano, went on to sing with the
New York City Opera; Mary Heyler, Mezzo-Soprano, won second and third place
awards at the Regional Level; Della Dean, Soprano, won a substantial Scholar-
ship at the Regional Level; Keven .Bell, Bass-Baritone, won the Regional Com-
petition and was sent to the National Auditions, was a winner and sang on the
stage of the Metropolitan, had a debut at the New York City Opere end is now
singing a full schedule of leading roles with a number of opera companies;
Alejandro Guerrero, has sung with the Inland Empire Symphony and ~ith the western
Opera Theater. Daniel Hendricks, Tenor, had his debut with the New York City
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Opera last November, and is now singing leading roles at the San ~rancisco Opera.
He returns to New York City Opera in Merch. Reed more about this in the extra
sheet you heve been given with the progrem.
Please reed carefully the list of singers and their professional activities
which has been given to you today. We ars proud these singers end many others
who are singing major engagements ncw. .Their cereers started here with these
auditions and we want to give them support and encouragement.
Miss RObertscontinuas to direct the Auditions in this District where she
has secured community assistance and support for administration and for awards
for the singers who are selected to be winners by the Judges who come from the
Las Angeles Area to adjudicate the Auditions.
Through the assistaoce of an excellent committee of enthusiastic support-
ers, this program continues to grow to be a major edvantage. far our talented
singers. . Miss Roberts continues to invita and encourage prOducers and conduct-
ors to hear the auditions and invite our singers to perform on their presentations.
NOTE: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MASTER CLASS FOR ALL SINGERS IN THE AUDITIONS.
On Sunday, October 29th, there will be a Mester Class for all Contestants
in.theAuditions. The Mester Class. will be held at the San Bernardino Valley
College in the Liberal Arts Building, Room #lOO,at.l:30P.M. The clinician
whom I have arranged for this is Miss Mary MaCKenzie, Contralto, She received
the NAUMBERG AWARD and the FIRST PLACE NATIONAL AWARD of the Metropolitan Opera
Auditions, and sang with the Metropolitan Opera for saveral years. She received
the Sullivan Award and was twice selected for the MARTHA BAIRD ROCKEFELLER GRANT.
Sha has sung and performed as guest soloist with most of the country's Symphony
Orchestras and presanted recitals throughout the United States and England.
Stravinsky chose her to. sing the role of Joceste in .Oedipus Rex" under his baten
in Santa Fe, and Copeland invited her to sing the role of the Mother in "The Tender-
land", when he conducted his opera in Tanglewood, in addition to her work at the
Metropolitan Opera. She is listed in "Who'S Who in California" for 1989 and 1990.
and was selected "Outstanding Professor"of the Music Department at San Diego
State University in 1990.
.The Master Class is open to the Public and you are encouraged to bring your
friends. The class will start at 1:30 P.M. and we will hear all singers perform.
This is done informally, andis particularly important for those who are chosen
to go to the Regional Auditions in Los Angeles.
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I WOULD LIKE TJ CALL ATTClTIDN OF rHE Cw;"~lISSICn TO THE ,=-CLLDW!i'lG:
1. Ti"'E ;"!ETilOPOLITAN OPEil;;:'UOITIGr,S IS NOT .~ PERFiJiii-iI:'JG GROUP. IN OTHGi
WORDS ~E 00 NOT PUT ON A PERFORMANCE FOR WHICH ~E SELL TICKETS.
THE METROPOLITAN DPEilA ~UOITIONS IS ]UST THAT - AN AUDITIDN. of young
singers competing for awerdsand an OPPORTUNITY TO PROCEED TD REGIONAL
AUDITIONS. The Statement of Purpose is from the Metropolitan Opera
National Cuuncil.
2. THE =UBLIC IS INVITED. 8UTJE 00 ~ICT SELL rrC-\ETS OF PPOi.1DTE ATTEND-
ANCE. I HAVE ENCOURAGED ATTENDANCE FOR TWO REASONS: To give the singers
an audience to sing before to give them a feeling of relating to
listeners; end to give the:people of our-cc:lIllluni tv and opportunity
to hear and recognize the talent that is available here.
PLEASE REFER TO MY THREE f3AGE USTIi_G OF THE SINGERS WHO HAVE 8EEN.,
WINNERS I~ OUR DISTRICT ANO AilE NOW HAVING IMPORTANT =~OFESSIONAL CAREERS
inspired by the encouregement of participeting in these auditions.
3. WE DO NOT CHARGE OR SELL TICKETS TO THESE AUDITIONS. A SMALL ADMISSION
IS CHARGED TO COVER THE COST OF THE BUFFET RECEPTION WHICH IS CATEilEO
BY JOAN MAYHEW WHO GIVES US A SPECIAL ilATE AS A GIFT. we expect tha. the
small admission fee will cover the cost of tha refreshments.
The fermat that is used in conducting these auditions is dictated bv the
National Council of the Met=ooclitan ~aere. T~e judges decide ~hat the singers
si~g and they decide wno the winners :re.
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NEED ST;;TEMENT
Due to the fact that each District is required to finance its own needs
for awards and administration, we need funds for:
1. Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and a possible 5th place winners and
for Study Awards.
2. Many of our expenses this year will be increased. we need funds
to pay rent of auditorium at Sturges for the recital hall and other
facilities, and at San Bernardino Valley College for the Master Class;
Stege Hands (req:uired by aUditorium); an 31,000,000,000 Insurance far
Liability (required by the City); Accompanists, Printing of Lettar-
heads, envelopes, Programs, Brochures, Aoplications, Posgage, Office
Supplies, Printing of Forms far the Singers and Judges; Telephone calls;
far refreshments for Reception during Judges deliberations; for our
Master Class far the singers the fallowing week; etc.
3. we need funds far the expenses Df the singers whO are sent to the
Regi~nal Auditions 1n Las Angelas, as they are required to stay in the
Hotel far one or two nights due to the.Regional Schedule, and each
District takes their winners to dinner.
4. Attached is a listing of many of the singers who have been District
Winners and what they are now doing profassionally. Mast of the ~ingers
are singing actively, but this list is just the ones whc are singing
prcfassionally in opera and concert. WE ARE PROUD THAT ONE OF OUR
WINNE~S, KEVIN =ELL WAS CHOSEN AS A NATIONAL ~INNER AND IS ~OW SINGING
ROLES ~ITH MAJOR OPERA COMPANIES, SUCH AS THE NEW YORK CITY OPERA, AND
CHICAGO LYRIC OPERA. DAN HENRICKS HAS HAD HIS DEBUT WITH NE~ YORK CITY
OPERA, AND CHICAGO LYRIC OPERA, AND WILL BE SINGING ~ITH SAN FRANCISCO
OPERA, BALTIMORE OPERA, SRIZONA OPERA, A~O MANY OTHERS. PLEASE NOTE
THE FINE SUCCESS THAT THE OTHERS LISTED ARE NOW HAilING. C.~i"ELIA VCleJ
PLoSCARIU ONE OF OUR WINNERS HAS SINCE WON FIRST PLACE IN THE RECENT-PALM
SPRINGS YOUNG ARTIST oFERA GUILD C:MFETITlDN: SESO~o PLACE IN THE
REGIONAL C:;:.:FETITION: FIRST PUCE IN THE ,1J!lTIC~JAL ASSOCIATION OF TE.~CHE.:::S
OF SINGING YOUNG ARTIST AUDITION: AND HAS SUNG THE ROLE OF ROSINA IN
L' ELISIR 0 I Ar~ORE jJITH THE BUCHAREST OPERA. SHE WAS SELECTED TO BE A
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NEED STATEMENT CONTINUED
A FINALIST AT THE REGIONAL AUDITIONS IN LOS ANGELES, AND RECEIVED A $4500SC~OLAR-
SHIP AWARD.
we will be holding a Master Class for all of the singers in the District on
October 25, 1998, at San Bernardino Valley College with a major vocal authority
as a clinician, thus giving our singers added assistance in preparing for the
Regional Auditions in Los Angeles. The winners of these Regional Auditions
will go to New York to compete in the.National Finals and Winners Concert on the
stage of the Metropolitan Opera House.
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INTENDED RES!JI:.TS
Winners from this District go to Los Angeles to compete in the Regional
Auditions where they will place according to the decisions of the Judges. The
winners of the Regional Auditions go to. New York to compete in the National
Auditions and Winners Concert on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera.
Also our singers can be engaged for local programs and musical events,
and are often engaged for progrems in other Southern California Areas.
The training needed for preparation of these auditions and the experience
of singing for the outstanding Judges and receiving their verbal critiques are
extremely valuable for their continued study.
Also.the Master_Class wbich is held. one week later is particularly valuable
for _the. further development..of .tbesilJgers. ._ rhe.Master .Class Clinician whom .
I always engage is someone of extended. professional experience and reputation.
ATTACHED ARE THREE SHEETS LISTING SOME OF THE SINGERS WHO HAVE WON OUR
DISTRICT AUDITIONS AND TELLING WHAT THEy ARE NOW DOING PROFESSIONALLY.
THESE ARE ONLY SOME OF THE SINGERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE PAST AND GIVES
AN IDEA OF THE REAL RESULTS OF THIS PROGRAM.
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REPORT UN CAREER ACTIVITIES OF WINNERS OF THE DISTRICT METROPOLITAN oP~RA AUOITIoNS
IN THE SAN BERNARoINo-RIVERSIOE COUNTIES AND SOUTHERN NEVADA DISTRICT
BY GWENDOLYN ROBERTS, DISTRICT DIRECTOR
KEVIN BELL, BASS District First PIece Winner, Reaianel Winner end NATIONAL WINNER
in 1990.
The same yeer he won the Pesedenp Doere Guild Competition
and the second pIece in Lieder<ranz Competition, New Vorl.
Following his success in the National Metropolitan Opera Competition
he had his DEBUT wITH THE NEw YORK CITV OPERA IN THE ROLE OF
SPARAFUCILE IN "RIGOLETTD". IN SE~TEMBER 1992.
He sang:the Archbishop in "King Roger" L~th the Michigan Opera Theate
:the Abimelech in Samson and Delila with Michiqan" "
in May 1992.
He sang: Judge Bell in~he Passion of Jonathan Wade", Seattle Opera
in November 1992.
He sang: Truffaldino in "Ariadne auf noxos" uith LOS Angeles Music
Center Opera in December 1992.
He sang: Mandarin in "Turandot" with the Washington Opera Feb-Mar. 93
He sang: Abime1ech in "Samson et Dalila uith Opera Pacific in 1992
and Police ~ommissioner in Oer Rosenkavalier" with The
San Diego Opera 1992.
he sang: Frier in "Don Carlo witn waShington Bpera in 1991
2nd Priest, Armored Man and Sarastro in "Magic Flute"
uith~Washington Opera in 1991
LORRSINE BAEZA, Soprano. District First Place Winner, Regional Finalist in 1991
She has since been touring with western Opera Theater of San
Francisco in the opera "La Bobeme" 1n the leading role.
She is also studyinc for her doctors Degree et University of
Southern California.
DIANE JENNINGS, SOPRANO. District First PIece Winner end Regional Semi-Finalist, 1962.
She has since been singing 1n Europe.
She took the course 1n Graz, Austr1a and was Dade a member of the
Bavarian State Opera in Munich. She was a permanent ~ember of the
Munich Company, but has no~ accepted B contract with the Opera 1n
SalZberg, singing leading roles.
She has been leading sopreno with tue Aachen and Bielefeld companies
as well.
She is also singing guest engagements in Munich and several
European countries.
ALEJANDRO GUERRERO, TENOR. District w1nner and Regional Semi-Finalist 1n 1992.
He sang: Cavaradossi in "Tosca" with North Bay Opera in 1992
Rodolfo in "Ka Bohene with the Boise Opera 1n 1991.
He sang Faust with the West Bay Opera in 1991.
He sang Alfredo in~B Traviata", AND Hoffmand in Tales of Hoffman
with the Marin Opera in 1990.
He sang Tenor Solos in "Messiah" with the Utah Symphony and with
Los Angeles Master Chorale in 1990.
He is now pursuing a solo career in Europe with some coming successes
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DANIEL HENDRICK; TENOR District First Place winner, Regional Winner in
1966.
He received enthusiastic critic in the Baltimore Business
Journal for his role of Macduff in the opera nMac~eth"
by Verdi with Jerome Hines. He has just had his debut
with New York City Opera in Faust as Mefistofele,
Cavaradossi in Tasca, and Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly.
He has sung leading Tenor roles with Vancouver Opera,
Colorado Opera, Riverside Opera, Virginia Opera, Mexico
Opera, San Diego, Opara Pacific, and San Francisco Opera.
He has sung concerts with San Diego Chamber Orcheatra
Redlands Bowl, Palm Springs Opera Society, Metropolitan
Winners Concert in San Diego, and performances of the
Messiah with orchestra.
Daniel returned to New York City Opera in March and sang
additional leading roles for the season.
Daniel is presently singing Arturo in Lucia di Lammermoor
with San Francisco Opera, and will be returning just in
ti~e for a concert on the San Bernardino Valley Concert
Series on December 12, 1995.
~~TTH~~ B1TITTE, TENOR District First Place winner in 1987, snd Regional Semi-
Finalist.
He is now busy singing in opera companies in Germany and
Frence.
Du~~E CLENTON C~RTER, BARITONE District First Place Winner end Regional Semi-
Finalist in 1986.
He has sung lesding roles in Andree Chenier", "Lucia di
Lemmermoor", "Un Ballo in Meachers", with the Riverside
Dpere.
He has sung che role of Monterone in "Rigolatto" with the
Merola Opere in Ssn Frsncisco.
He hss sung Count Peris in "Romeo et Juliette", Sicario and
Apperition in "Mecbeth". Fiorello end Figaro in "Barber
of Seville", with the CHICAGO LYRIC OPERA.
He has sung lesding roles with the Ssn Francisco Opere,
Philadelphia O-ere e~d the Revinia end Tanglewood Festivals.
WAYNE SHEPPERD, BASS 8ARITONE District First PIece Winner end Regional Semi-
Finalist in 1984 end 1986.
He has eung leading roles with the Inland Opers Company of
Redlends and San Bernardino.
He is now e reguler member of the Los Angeles Music Center
Opere Compenv where he singe compramerio roles for Bass-
Beritone.
NMON FORD-LEVINE, TENOR District First PIece Winner in 1993, was one of the ~inners
in the western Reqional Finals.
He has performed for Lonb Beech Opera, Euterpe Opera Theater,
Southern Celifornie O~ers Guild, Opera west and the Cermel
Music Society.
His roles includ Mpx in "Der Freischutz"; LenSky in "Euqene
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One9In:: Se~son in .Semson et Dellle"; Alfreda in "Le
Trevleta": Meurizlo in 'Adrieo~ Lecouvreur".
He wes e First Plece Winner in the LOS Angeles Young Artists
of the Future Voice Competition.
He was e Finalist in the McAllister Awards Competition of
the Indiana Opera Theater; Miami Opera Association: The
Yaung Musicians Foundation; the National Association of
Negra Musicians william Grant Still Society.
He received his Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees
in vocal Arts from the university of Southern California,
where he was named Outstanding Vocal Arts Graduate far
bath degrees.
He has been accepted by the Tchsikovsky Vocal Competition
One of five Bent from this Country to Russia. He will be
in Moscow in July to compete snd participate in that great
event.
He will te going to Francs In August to fill Beversl guest
engsgements.
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List Board ot Directors and Otticers
(Include names, addresses and phone numbers)
District Director
Gwendolyn Roberts
1898~enevieve St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Assist. Dist. Dire.
Mrs. Art McKinster
3621 HemlOCk Or.
Sen Bernardino, CA. 92404
TREASURER
Theodore F. Irmscher
. 2909 N. "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
25480 Pumelo
San Bernardino, CA 92404
9056 Spohn CT.
Fontana, CA 92335
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1352 Prospect Or.
Redlands, CA 92373
4682 N. Woodbend Lane
5an Bernsrdino, CA 92407
1658 Lugo Street
San Bernerdino, CA 92404
5720 Dagwood
San Barnardino, CA 92404
2909 N."O" Street
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450 west 25th St.
San Bernardino, CA 92405
230 Vplencia Ava.
Rialto, CA 92376
4051 Shahan Lene
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Mrs. Iven Krutsch
Mrs. Anthony Sclafani
Mrs. Glen Johnson
Mrs. Doris Strigle
Mr. Tedd Smith
Mr. Jack Lopez
Mrs. Theodore Irmscher
Mrs. Robert McKim
Miss Betty Jackson
Mrs. Klaus Kuehn
Dr. Ernest Garcia
3660 N. Juniper
San Bernardino, CA 92404
179 East Ralaton
San Bernardino, CA 92404.
5945 Orange Knoll
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Sturges Center for Fine Arts
780 N. "E" Street
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Mr. Frank Plash
Mrs. Maclyn Abbott
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883-7671
864-5426
882-6196
883-7528
823-5251
792-8279
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886-2818
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883-9848
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List Board ot Directors and otticers
(Include names, addresses and phone numbers)
Mrs. Lorna Kenney
3296 Broadmoor Blvd.
sen Bernardino, CA 92404
27015 stre1:ford
Highland, CA 92346
P. O. Box 4119
81ueJay, CA :;2317
1498 Brookside, #102
Redland~, CA 92373
n880 Arl1s Dr.
Grand Terrace, CA 92324
1294' Pumalo street
San Bernardino, CA g2404
842 So. Eucalyptus
Rial to ,. CA 92376
3179 Belvedere Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
622 E. Avery
San Bernardino, CA :;2404
886-2480
Mrs. Melvin Osborn
862-9113
Dr. Amanda Sue Rudisill
337-4318
Miss Linda Tegen
335-8905
Miss Linda Costello
370-1055
Margo Wilson
886-6913
Mrs. "Gwen Hubbs
874-6158
Mrs. Sandra Baum
864-1911
Mr. Robert Rutherford
883-9521
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