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From: Ralph H. Prince
Subject:
Fine Arts Commission Grant
Allocations - $B,500
Oept: City Attorney
Oam: June 7, 1985
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
At the May 20, 1985 Council meeting, the Mayor and Common Council
approved the recommendations of the Fine Arts Commission for
grant allocations to the San Bernardino Grand Opera Company, the
Metropolitan Opera/Western Regional Auditions, and the City Fair.
The two opera grants are covered by the attached resolution and
contracts. The City Fair will draw down on the budget without
any contract.
Recommended motion:
Adopt resolution.
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Contact person:
Thelma Press
Phone: 5114
Supporting data attached:
Yes
Ward: M/A
Finance:
Arts Fundinq 01-212-251
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Previously approved'-
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
$8,500
Sou rce:
Council Notes:
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR GRANT ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
1984-1985 WITH SAN BERNARDINO GRAND OPERA COMPANY, AND METROPOLITA
OPERA/WESTERN REGIONAL AUDITIONS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is hereb'
authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said City various
agreements relating to grant allocations for fiscal year 1984-1965
with San Bernardino Grand Opera Company, and Metropolitan opera/
Western Regional Auditions. A copy of each such contract is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, each being
marked respectively with the fOllowing exhibit numbers: Exhibit A
- San Bernardino Grand Opera Company; and, Exhibit B - Metro-
politan Opera/Western Regional Auditions.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino at a
meeting thereof,
held on the
day of
, 1985, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES:
Council Members
NAYS:
ABSENT:
of
Ci ty Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day
, 1985.
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A G R E E MEN T
(Community Organization)
THIS AGRI:EMENT is entered into between the CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as "City", and
the SAN BERNARDINO GRAND OPERA COMPANY, a California nonprofit
organization, referred to as "Organization".
The parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals.
(a) Organization has requested financial assistance from
City for the fiscal year 1984-1985, in order to assist in defray-
ing the expense of certain concerts, shows, festivals or events or
activities sponsored by Organization as set forth in Organization'
grant proposal approved by the Fine Arts Commission of City
and a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and hereby
incorporated herein. The financial assistance provided for in thi
agreement is made on a one-time only basis, and receipt of said
funds shall not imply a continuing obligation of the City beyond
the term of this agreement.
(b) The expenditure is for a valid municipal public purpose
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to wit: for promotion of arts and culture, as outlined in Exhibit
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2. Payment.
Upon presentation of a claim to the ~ity
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shall pay to Organization from the budget
for
Administrator, City
the 1984-1985 fiscal year, the total sum of FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS
($4,000) at such time or times and in such periodic amounts as
determined by the City Administrator and Finance Director of the
City, consistent with the grant proposal approved by the Fine
,Arts Commission.
EXhl;:;;T A
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3. Use of Funds. The funds paid to Organization shall be
used solely for the purposes set forth in Exhibit "A". Within
thirty days of the end of the grant program, all unexpended funds
shall be returned to City by Organization.
4. Accounting. Prior to the final payment under this
agreement, and at such other times as may be requested by the City
Administrator or Director of Finance of City, Organization shall
submit to the City Administrator, with a copy to the Director of
Finance and the San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission, an accounting
of the proposed and actual expenditures of all revenues accruing
to the Organization for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1985.
Financial records shall be maintained in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles by Organization in such a manner as
to permit City to easily trace the expenditures.of the funds. All
books and records of Organization are to be kept open for
inspection at any time during the business day by the City or its
officers or agents.
5. Hold Harmless. Organization covenants and agrees to
indemnify and save harmless the City and its employees and agents
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from all liabilities and charges, expenses (including counsel
fees), suits or losses however occurring, or damages arising or
I' growing out of the use or receipt of the funds paid here~nder and
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I all operations under this agreement. Payments hereunder are made
with the understanding that the City is not involved in the
performance of services or other activities of Organization.
:Iorganization and its employees and agents are independent
I! contractors and are not employees or agents of the City in
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6. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate
this agreement and any funding remaining unpaid hereunder for any
reason by mailing a ten-day written notice to Organization and
this agreement shall terminate ten days after the mailing of such
notice. 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
City shall be returned to City. In addition, Organization shall
reimburse to City any funds expended which were used for any
purposes other than those authorized under this agreement.
7. Assignment. Organization shall not assign its interest
in this agreement without the prior written approval of City.
8. Final Report. Prior to termination of this agreement,
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organization shall provide a final report on the project funded by
this agreement in accordance with the Criteria for Financial
Support heretofore provided by City to Organization.
9. Notices. All notices herein required shall be in writin
and delivered in person or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid
addressed as follows:
City Administrator
City of San Bernardino
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
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San Bernardino Grand Opera Company
c/o John Thau, Director of Developmen
5645 Elm Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92404
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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Ci ty Clerk
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SAN BERNARDINO GRAND OPERA COMPANY
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February 18, 1985
Thelma Press
Fine Arts Commission
City Hall
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Dear Mrs. Press:
The San Bernardino City Grand Opera Company is
pleased to submit the attached proposal for
funding to the Fine Arts Commission of the City of
San Bernardino.
Since our previous proposal was deemed too grand,
we have prepared a less ambitious proposa 1 for a
.Salute to San Bernardino and Its Seniors.. The
oal is to provide a gala concert for the whole
mmunity as part of our objective Of making opera
sic accessible to all lovers of music.
We propose to bring together the finest operatic
singers available to us. Our dinner concerts have
demonstrated that San Bernardino ci ti zens
appreciate such excellence in musical production.
Appreciation for grand opera can be developed, we
are discovering, by exposure first at the dinner
concert level. The gala concerts ad'd the
excitement of a larger crowd. The final "step will
be a full opera, still in our plans for the next
year.
We are asking for $4,000, to be used for
promotion, publicity and staging, as detailed in
the proposal. I,
We welcome the opportunity to present in person
the features of the attached proposal.
Sin~~, for the}o:.?,~70f the arts,
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Leslie H. S(~ibe
President, San Bernardino City Grand Opera Company
EXHIBIT A'
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THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY GRAND OPERA COMPANY
CONTACT PERSON:
ORGANIZATION:
TELEPHONE:
FUNDS REQUESTED:
DATE:
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John Thau, Director of Development i,
THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY GRAND OPERA COMPANY
5645 ELM AYENUE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
714-883-7772
$4,000
FEBRUARY 15, 1985
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ORGANIZATION AND GOAL
The San Bernardino City Grand Opera Company is a private
non-profit corporation made up of artists and others dedicated
to the appreciation of opera and the other fine arts.
Our goal is to develop, enhance and enrich the cultural
life of San Bernardino for present and future residents by
establishing grand opera as a permanent, ongoing activity,
with community-wide involvement at all levels; and to
publicize widely and promote the image of the city as
a cultural center and champion of the fine arts.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Our company presents opera dinner concerts four times
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a year as an ongoing activity. These dinners have a
double purpose: they combine the excitement of great music
with fund raising and publicity. Internationally known
singers are featured, along with the best of our local talent.
Terrance Molloy, founder of the company, appeared as
a featured soloist at the John McCormack Centenary
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in Dublin, Ireland, in June, 1984, as a representative of
San Bernardino, and presented greetings from the mayor.
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GRANT PROPOSAL AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The San Bernardino City Grand Opera Company is requesting
a grant of $4,000 from the San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission.
The grant will assist us in presenting a gala, "A SALUTE TO
SAN BERNARDINO," in August, 1985.
We propose to stage a night of opera excerpts, featuring
twelve to fourteen artists, nationally and internationally known.
Arias, duets, trios and scenes from popular operas will be
presented.
This gala will bring together a much larger and diverse
audience than can usually be expected to attend the opera, and
will demonstrate for them in a dramatic way the excitement of ,,-
this great art form. Some will be surprised and delighted to
hear familiar melodies they had not known were from the opera.
Others will have rekindled the love of great music and
performance. . Special respect will be paid to the pioneers
of our city. Anticipated attendance is 800 to 1,200.
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A G R E E MEN T
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as "City", and
the METROPOLITAN OPERA/WESTERN REGIONAL AUDITIONS, a California
nonprofit organization, referred to as "Organization".
The parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals.
(a) Organization has requested financial assistance from
City for the fiscal year 1984-1985, in order to assist in
defraying the expense of certain concerts, shows, festivals or
events or activities sponsored by Organization as set forth in
Organization's grant proposal approved by the Fine Arts Commission
of City and a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
hereby incorporated herein. The financial assi~tance provided for
in this agreement is made on a one-time only basis, and receipt of
said funds shall not imply a continuing obligation of the City
beyond the term of this agreement.
(b) The expenditure is for a valid municipal public purpose
to wit: for promotion of arts and culture, as outlined in Exhibit
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"A"..
2. Payment. Upon presentation of a claim to the City
Administrator, City shall pay to Organization from the budget for
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!the 1984-1985 fiscal year, the total sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE
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HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500) at such time or times and in such
periodic amounts as determined by the City Administrator and
Finance Director of City, consistent with the grant proposal
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by the Fine Arts Commission.
Use of Funds. The funds paid to Organization shall be
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used solely for the purposes set forth in Exhibit "A". Within
thirty days of the end of the grant program, all unexpended funds
shall be returned to City by Organization. I
4. Accounting. Prior to the final payment under this I
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agreement, and at such other times as may be requested by the Cityl
Administrator or Director of Finance of City, Organization shall
submit to the City Administrator, with a copy to the Director of
Finance and the San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission, an accounting
of the proposed and actual expenditures of all revenues accruing
to the Organization for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1985.
Financial records shall be maintained in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles by Organization in such a manner as
to permit City to easily trace .the expenditures of the funds. All
books and records of Organization are to be kept open for
inspection at any time during the business day by the City or its
officers or agents.
5. Hold Harmless. Organization COvenants and agrees to
indemnify and save harmless the City and its employees and agents
from all liabilities and charges, expenses (including counsel
fees), suits or losses however occurring, or damages arising or
growing out of the use or receipt of the funds paid hereunder and
all operations under this agreement. Payments hereunder are made
with the understanding that the City is not involved in the
I performance of services or other activities of Organization.
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Organization and its employees and agents are independent
contractors and are not employees or agents of the City in
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services.
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Termination.
City shall have the right to terminate
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this agreement and any funding remaining unpaid hereunder for any
reason by mailing a ten-day written notice to Organization and
this agreement shall terminate ten days after the mailing of such
notice. 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 bi
City shall be returned to City. In addition, Organization shall
reimburse to City any funds expended which were used for any
purposes other than those authorized under this agreement.
7. Assignment. Organization shall not assign its interest
in this agreement without the prior written approval of City.
B. Final Report. Prior to termination of this agreement,
Organization shall provide a final report on the project funded by
this agreement in accordance with the Criteria for Financial
Support heretofore provided by City to Organization.
9. Notices. All notices herein required shall be in writin
and delivered in person or sent by certified mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
City Administrator
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
Metropolitan Opera/Western
Regional Auditions
c/o Gwendolyn Roberts
1898 Genevieve Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
By
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METROPOLITAN OPERA/WESTERN REGIONAL
AUDITIONS
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Western Regional Auditions
Arlzon.. So. C "llornl.. Ne...do
Sponlo,,.d lor the Mrlropollton Op,.,o Nollonol Coun<R
METROPOl.ITAN OPERA NATIONAL COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
JOhn T L.wr.nce, Jr
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Of AUDITIONS
Mi.. AM Ste_n,
NAlIOHAL CHAIRMAN
L.urancll 0 Loven
WESTERN REGIONAL CHAIRMAN
M,.. Thomu J F.ub"
w(STERN REGIONAL TAE"SUREFl
.... Wi"nilred Kr.fton
WESTERN REGIONAL AUDITIONS DIRECTOR
Mrs, Ch,'-Iot E. Schw.b
DISTRICT AUDITIONS DIRECTORS
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M,.. JoMptl GorlNln
Ore. County
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Mrs, Edward W. SchumaCMr
Sin "mard6no - RiYenide Countin
MI.. Gwendolyn Robert'
SIn Diego . I","rial CourtU..
Mrs. W.tda K. GreiMr, lnl.rim Dir-=10r
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Opera Guild of Southern Arizona
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February 18, 1985
San Bernardiho Fine
San Bernardino City
San Bernardino, CA
Arts commission
Hall
92418
Gentlemen:
I would like to request that the Fine Arts Commission
might fine it posable to review and reconsider our
Request for a Grant to the San Bernardino-Riverside
District Metropolitan Opera Auditions for 19B5.
May I call your. attention to the fact that we are
not a performing group and therefore cannot be called
c..d upera Company. We conduct the Auditions under the
auspices of the Metropolitan Opera National Council,
and our rutles and procedures are dictated by the policies
set by the Metropolitan Council.
The purposes of the auditions are:
To find those young singers who need experience of
competition and exposure and who are finiahed candidates
who have demonstrated growth and development for opera.
To find exceptionally talented singers and assist them
in their development.
To discover new talent for the Metropolitan Opera.
To se~rch for possible participants in the young Artist
Development Program of the Metropolitan Opera.
Our First Place Winner in the last Audition, Duane
carter, was selected as one of ten Regional Finalists and
won a 1500 Regional Award. He has also been selected to
sing in the International semi-Finals of the pavorotti
international Competition in september.
Our Second Place Winner, Wayne Sheperd also won the
Music Teachers Association young Artist Competition and
is now filling some concert engagements.
Regarding Fund-Raising - I have each year sent hundreds
of letters and made personal contacts to individuals on the
list that I have assembled, requesting Patron involvement
as the listing of Patrons on the programs show. These
people are a part of "The Friends of Opera" which I have
established and they assist financially, snd in services
such as serving refreshments at the receptions following
the auditions. Their help has been invaluable.
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I would like to say again that in my opinion, it is
a fine thing for the City of san Bernardino to have
these District Auditions conducted each year here.
ere one of the finest cultural events that we could
and I hope you all share my pride in having them in
Town",
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We would certainly ~elcome the continued support end
encouragement of the commission and assistance from the
city to continue to cunduct the auditions in the midst
of our community.
Sinperely
1898 Genevieve street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
883-7671
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REQUEST fROM SAN BERNARDI~O&RIVERSIDE COUNTIES
DISTRICT METROPOLITAN OPERA AUDITIONS
fOR A GRANT TO ASSIST
IN THE CONTINUED ADVANTAGE Of HoLDI~G THE
AUDITIONS IN SAN BERNARDINO
REQUESTED AMOUNT:
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Miss Gwendolyn Roberts. District Director
1696 Genevieve street
San Bernardino. CA 92~05 1-71~-66)-7&71
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DISBURSEMENTS for poriod Hey 1 to the present:
BALANCE BROUGHT fORWARD
cost of entertaining the Regional Boerd for . reception
and Dinner held at the home of Dr. Klaus Kuehn
Accompanist fees
Program, Brochures,
for Audi tlons
Office Supplies
Postage
Miscellaneous
Payment on Accumulsted
Letterhesds, Envelopes, etc
to be held on October 21. 19B4
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Accounts Payable
Total Disbursements to data
Balance on Hand left for additional expenditurea for
October 21st Auditiona
Projectad Income for the October 21st Auditions:
Registration fees
Ticket Sales for Admission and reception
contributions for Awarda
Gifts from Patrona
Total projectad receipts (guees)
(guestfmate)
150.00
150.00
B50.00
1070.00
457.2B
50.00
2BB.53
132.15
103.0B
20.00
457.46
2220.00
Total expected to be on hand
Projected additional expenses from this date to the end of
the Regional Auditions program: (These sre in addition to the
above and will cover the expenses of the winners who go to
the Regional Auditions November 9. 10. and 11. 19B4.
Disbursements: (Estimated)
San Bernardino High School - Custodial, etc.
Accampanists fees
Program Printing, additional stationery, etc.
Judges Travel Expenses
postage and Office :SLlppl1es
Dues to Arrowhead Allied Arts Council
Bank Charges
Miscellaneous
Awards to Winners
Hospitality - reception
Courtesies to Winners and Dinner for those who
go on to tha Regional Auditions
Liability Insurance required by the San
School District this year
154.00
150.00
~.OO
125.00
JlOO.OO
20.00
20.00
120.00
1500.00
451l.ll7
lED. DO
Bernardino
210.00
Total Estimated additional expenditures for
October 21st Auditions
Estimated Balance left toward 19B5- Auditions
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3744.17
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3206.31
150B.60
1697.71
3917.71
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I 17:3.54
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QUEST rOR ~ ~u BER"'ARoJt~o-RIOSIoE !:~UNTJES OT'RICT
TO: SIlII BERr.~RDINo fINE ARTS CoMHJSSIoN
FROk: SAN BERNARDINO-RIVfRSJDE COUNTIES DISTRICT METROPOLITAN OPERA AUDITIONS
METROPOLITAN OPERA A<:)TI~~
FACTS ABOUT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA AUDITIONS
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In early 1957, Mr. Richard Crpoks, Mademe Ruth Miller Chemlee, end Mario
:'hamlee, ell former staris of the Metropolitan Opera, lIlere esked to set up e
program of auditions on the west coast for the Metropolitan Opera National council.
The project Illes started end presided over by Mme. Ruth Millar Chamlee. At
that time, Miss GlIlendolyn Roberts of san Bernerdino lIla& asked to assist in the
work of planning and formulating procedure.. ,Dr the! i:ludi tions. Thls lIlas a distinct
honor and prlvllege to asslst ln this effort to bring the auditlons to singers ln
this part of the country, lnstead of thelr hevlng to travel to Neill York for the
opportunity, IIlhich lIlas surely our of the reech of most singers untll thls tlme.
It became a lIlork of love and deducetlon for our commlttee end certelnly for
thlB IIlri ter. ',>
In 1960, I lIlas asked to set up a olstrlct conslsting of Sen Bernardino end
Riverslde Counties ln edditlon to my work wlth the Regioner commlttee. This I
did ano the first euditions lIlere held in thls aree on Januery 21, 1961.
The auditions are held each yeer and slngera ara selected to represent thls
Jistrict in compatition in LO~ Angeles at the Regional Auditions which comprlse
california, Arizona snd Neveda.
The singers from each oistrlct - there are nou eight Olstricta in the Region-
woo have been selected as winners, compete ln LOS Angeles in prellm~nary Reglonal
~uditions. These singers ere selected by a panel of Judges who come out from
Los Angeles Area to make the selection. In the Regio~al preliminary auditions
judges select the winners who will compete in the Regional Final auditions in a
Gale concert Performance ln Bovard Auditorium, on the campus of Unlverslty of
Southern california, before a capacity audience whO have pald a $lo~,O admission
Fee. The winners chosen by Metropollten Opera Judges, are then sent to New York
to compete in the National Auditions on the etege of the Metropollten Opera House.
As you can see, this is e tremendous progrem for the benefit of young artist
slngers'who would not otherwise have the opportunlty for such exposure. The
Awards and the Evaluetions of three judoes whO are alweys outstending end prominan
singers en~nstructors ln the fleld of vocel culture, are very lmportant to the
singers. whO ere competing.
Regarding Finances. Each District ia expected to find tha funds to
adminster the auditions and awards to present to the winners. The District is
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II. vou will note that the Pur~05e of the Audition. 1.:
1. To find exceptionally talented opere lingers end essist them In their
development.
2. To discover new talent for the Metropolitan opere.
3. To search for possible participants in the young Artist Development
Program of the Metropolitan Opera Association.
There is a further benefit in the special program which I conduct in
lnviting Symphony conductors, opera producers, and persons who are in search
of talent, to come to the Regional flnals and engage the singers for pro-
grams, end prOduction..
III. Regarding the Prlority Arees for grantlng support:
1. we celebrated our Twenty-fourth Annual Auditions thls year, thus
giving the singers In thls area the opportunlty to be heard each
year. We will be celebrating our TWENTV-FIfTH ANNIVERSARV.ON OCT. 21st.
2. We would 11ke to contlnue thls flne program thr~ugh the years.
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3. These Auditions certainly promote and encourage young singers to per-
fect their talent and to use lt In their own co~munity.
~. Tnis fine programs certainly deserves community support for the
developing of fine talent and artists. Many of our singers are now
singing professionally. One of our former contestants is now on the
roster of the New York City Opera where she ls slnging leadlng roles.
S. This program certainly publiclzes the talent avallable ln our area.
IV. Thls Proposal Is submltted by:
The San Bernardlno-Riverside Countles District ~etropollian Opera
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Auditions.
Miss Gwendolyn Roberts, Dlstrlct Dlrector
1898 Genevleve Street
SBn Bernardlno, CA 92~05
Amount of ReQuest: !3SDO.OO
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As stated above, there 15 a need for funds to asslst In the allmin1stration
of the auditlons; a need for addltlonal fundS for awards; a need for fund:
to supply a raasonabla honorarium for Judges who must travel a distance to
come to adjudicate the auditions.
The metnod of conductlng the auditions 15 dictated by the Natlon Council of
the Metropolitan Opera and is gee red to give the Districts an opportunity
to bring this advantage to the local sector.
Items 1 through 11 have been answered above.
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12. Future Funding. we will have to continue in the same manner BS we
have been doing - securing assistance from friends snd Opera Lovers,
and I will have to continue to assume the deficit if assistance is
not forthcoming Bgain in 1985.
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This year ~e are celebrating our Twenty-fifth year of
conducting these auditions.
We hope to have a Winners' Concert with the winners
of the October 21st Audition singing. Also on this program, we hope
to have former winnera who won awards in the Regional Auditions. It
is estimated that this will cost approximately 1600.
13. Estimated Budoet - for 1985, our Twenty-sixth year. This is based
on expenses in previous years and taking into account the increase
in prices and fees of certain items. This will be needed during
this coming year to provide necessary funds for the auditions to
be scheduled for the fall of 1985 : possibly in October again.
Rental of Auditorium for custodial feea, etc.
Accompanists fees
Program Printing, o Brochures, Letterheads,
Envelopes, etc.
Judges Travel Expenses
Office Supplies and Postage, telephone
Dues to Arrowhead Allied Arts CounciD
Bank Charges
Miscellaneous
Awards to \&I1nners
Hospitality - Reception for Judges, singers,
and supporters
Courtesies to \&I1nners who go to the Regional
Auditions and are required to remain
Liability Insurance required by San Bernardino
School District under new regulations
Total Estimated axpenditures for 1985
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1275.00
175.00
575.00
125.00
1050.00
20.00
20.00
l20~00
2000.00
1050. DO
120.00
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210.00 .,
14540.00