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4A Daily News – Thursday, October 31, 2013 Pastimes & Arts entertainment Band Classics Concert When CSU, Chico's Department of Music and Theatre presents "Band Classics," a preVeteran's Day concert of mostly patriotic music featuring the Chico State Wind Ensemble, it won't be just another fall semester band performance for conductor Royce Tevis. Tevis, director of bands at CSU, Chico, said the music and the experience of being on stage during the concert will resonate profoundly with him; he performed many of the songs listed on the program while serving in the military during the Vietnam War. "It's an interesting thing," Tevis said. "It was during Vietnam and the draft was all by lottery, but because I was going to school they weren't going to call me up until I graduated." After graduation from CSU, Chico Tevis auditioned for the 6th Army Band and even though they didn't have any openings, they took him anyway. But before he could go to the Naval School of Music in Virginia, Tevis was sent to boot camp for three months. After boot camp, Tevis made his way to the Naval School of Music. He was able to pass the majority of materials taught at the school, such as music theory and musicianship. He spent the majority of his days at the Naval School of Music playing in bands, taking lessons and practicing. "I was supposed to be at the Naval Academy for quite a bit longer, but the master sergeant called me in just before Christmas and said I could go to the 6th Army Band," Tevis said. "I was very fortunate." In order for Tevis to leave boot camp early he had to memorize all of the required Navy and Army bugle calls. "People have no idea how many bugle calls there are. They have a bugle call for everything." Although he was never sent overseas, Tevis was exposed to the horrors of war that soldiers brought back with them to the United States. While stationed at the 6th Army Band at the Presidio, his day would often include North OAK ST. WALNUT VETERANS HALL 735 OAK ST. Red Bluff, Calif. THURSDAY NOV. 7 5pm-8pm FRIDAY NOV. 8 8am-8pm SATURDAY NOV. 9 10am-4pm MAIN Jackson playing 'Reverie,' 'Call to Colors,' and going with a funeral procession to the national cemetery to play "Taps." "'Taps' is a very emotional thing because the wives and the family members were all my age and the young men that were being killed were either my age or younger than me." In addition to playing at the funerals of fallen soldiers, Tevis also played alongside surviving soldiers in various military music groups. During the Vietnam War, San Francisco was the deployment base for soldiers being sent off Red Bluff Businessman's Bible Study (RBBBS) Join us!! Network with other Christian Businessmen Next Meeting Monday, November 18th 7:00a - 8:00a FREE Coffee South 331 Elm Street, Red Bluff RSVP 530-736-6775 to war as well as the first stop for soldiers coming back to the U.S. from Vietnam. The surviving soldiers would often come to the Presidio and integrate into the band until it was time for them to be sent home. "It was a very tough time," Tevis said. Tevis' tenure in the military had a significant impact on his relationship with music. He was able to get a quality music education at the Naval School of Music and witness how music could impact people in deep, often inexplicable ways. From the funerals to the parades, Tevis saw music's power over the masses. "Music is a different emotional thing because it does not necessarily have any words or specific program attached to it," Tevis said. "It's just black dots on a page that when played precisely touches people in very emotional ways." "Band Classics" will be performed Saturday, November 9th at 7:30 p.m. in Harlen Adams Theatre. The concert will honor local veterans and current military personnel. "Wear your military uniform or show military ID and you will get in free," said Tevis. Harlen Adams Theatre will be decked out in red, white and blue streamers for the performance, and a special multi-media slide show of patriotic images will accompany some of the compositions. The first 250 people admitted into the theatre will receive a commemorative American flag. For ticket information call the University Box Office, 898-6333. Arts news? Arts news may be submitted to clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. Include name and phone. Digital pictures should be attached as .jpg files. A Mane Attraction Salon has moved to 731 Main St. Suite 1A (behind the Tremont Cafe) Join us for our Grand Opening Oct. 31st • 10-4 Raffel Prizes • Refreshments 10% Off Services for month of Oct. only 530-527-0550 Chorale to perform Sunday The Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale, under the direction of Mr. Mark Franklin, will sing Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi in two concerts. Both concerts will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and feature local soloists. The first concert will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina. The second concert will be sung at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Red Bluff. Both concerts are offered free of charge. Vivaldi was born in Venice about 1676 and died in Vienna in 1741. As a Venetian priest, for most of his life, he was in charge of music at an orphanage-conservatory for girls in Venice. He was a noted composer and violinist. Many of his compositions were used as models by his contemporary J. S. Bach. The Gloria was written around 1715. Unveiled at a concert in 1939 the Gloria being presented this weekend has become one of the most popular of all choral and orchestral works. Four additional pieces, written and arranged for choir, will be performed the Chorale. "Singing at the monastery in Vina is an honor only offered to the Masterworks Chorale," said Mark Franklin. "This will be our third visit to the monastery. Each time the audience has been filled to capacity with the Monks and guests. Father Paul Mark, Abott at the monastery, is very welcoming and excited about this upcoming event." The Masterworks Chorale is in its 18th year. The Chorale began as the Red Bluff Messiah Project in 1996 to bring classical choral music to the Red Bluff community. The volunteer singers come from Red Bluff, Cottonwood, Los Molinos, Gerber and Redding. These dedicated volunteer singers rehearse each Monday evening to prepare for the coming presentations. The Chorale is accompanied by Darlene Lee. The concerts are offered without a ticket price and are supported by the local business community and donations received at the door of each concert. The Chorale is listed as a non-profit organization making any gifts tax deductible. Membership in the Masterworks Chorale is open to singers of high school age and beyond. There are no auditions to participate. If you would like to help support the efforts of the Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale, desire further information about Chorale or the coming concerts, or are interested in becoming a member of this growing musical ensemble, call 5274203. Is History Bunk? CSU, Chico's School of the Arts presents a History & Philosophy Roundtable: Is History Bunk? Historians & Philosophers Debate the Question of Historical Truth, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall "History is bunk," declared Henry Ford. Are there any truths in history? What are the borders between history and science? Between history and fiction? Join a panel of historians and philosophers for a freewheeling discussion. The event is free. For more information, call (530) 898-5917 or visit schoolofthearts-csuchico.com. Symphony Fire and Ice REDDING - Fiery music from Spain and Brazil are contrasted with musical descriptions of Nordic icy coldness in the Fall concert of the Shasta Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Shasta College Theatre. Simpson University senior Benjamin Evans will be featured in the Rosauro Marimba Concerto, a virtuosic display of both dance and melody on the 52 rosewood bars of the marimba. Albeniz's work Catalonia throws the audience into the bustling Spanish region of the same name, complete with the wonderful instruments and dances associated with it. In contrast, Sibelius' tone poem En Saga and Finnish composer Aulis Sallinen's Shadows: Prelude for Orchestra wrestle with the sparseness, coldness, and long periods of darkness associated with the Scandinavian sub-continent. General admission tickets are $10, seniors $8 and students $5. Tickets can be purchased online at shastacollege.edu/orchestra or at the Shasta College Box Office one hour before the performance. Thurs, Oct. 31 3pm-10pm $2 SPECIALS Bowling-Shoe Rental-Mini Golf-Burgers Lg. Sodas-Domestic Draft Beer (12oz) $2 off Large Pizzas Costume Contest & MINI GOLF 365 S. MAIN ST, RED BLUFF, 527-2720 • www.lariatbowl.com Breakfast or Lunch Complete Meal Served 6:30am2:00Pm Mon.-Fri. Ribeye Steak 8 oz. $ 899 No substitutions 7875 HWY 99E S ORDER LOS MOLINOS, CA TO GO 384-1265