The Redlands Fourth-of-July Band

About Us

The Redlands 4th- of-July Band is a volunteer Community Concert Band (wind ensemble) headquartered in Redlands, California. It was founded in 1981 by its director, Mr. Curtiss B. Allen. The following brief history of the Band appeared in the 25th Anniversary Banquet Program, 2006

A HISTORY OF THE BAND

The Redlands Fourth-of-July Band was founded in 1981 by Mr. Curtiss B. Allen for the purpose of providing music for the 4th of July celebrations in Redlands, California. Band personnel that first year were volunteer instrumentalists from the community, ranging from middle-school age through senior citizen. Rehearsals began in May of that year and the first concerts were presented in Sylvan Park on July 4th. That first year the musical selections were primarily marches including a rousing rendition of the Stars and Stripes Forever. The music was so favorably received by the large and enthusiastic crowd at the park that it was decided to repeat the concerts the next year. Beginning in 1982 the band initiated a concert of incidental music during the pre-fireworks show at the University of Redlands stadium.

That was the beginning of The Redlands Fourth-of-July Band as it exists today. Each year since 1981 the band has continued to grow in numbers, expand its musical repertoire and improve its level of individual musicianship. The Sylvan Park and University of Redlands stadium concerts on the 4th of July have become a Redlands tradition. In 1987 the band was provided with a permanent home in Sylvan Park -- a bandstand funded by the local Optimists Club.

For the past twenty years the band has also provided music for a variety of other community events. These have included pre-Fourth of July concerts in the Santa Fe Depot colonnade and the Redlands Bowl, Veteran’s Day observances, World Communion Sunday services, the Redlands Quilt Show and the Smiley Library rededication.

The band has grown in numbers to an average of eighty persons on the 4th of July. It is composed entirely of volunteers and no fees have ever been charged for membership. It is a community band in the truest sense.

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed."

Proverbs 16-3

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2010 Band Staff:

Conductor & Musical Director: Curtiss B. Allen

Click Link for the Director's Page (in development)

Assis. Director and Librarian: Nick Miller

Assistant to Director and Graphics: Michael Shea

Band Arranger/Composer: Steuart Goodwin

City Liaison and Publicity: Dan Rodriquez

Manager: Glenn Smith

Bios and Band Personnel

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(in development)

Mike's Page (click this link)

Sponsors:

Driving Directions

Bethany Reformed Church

The Map Shows the Location of Bethany Reformed Church at 705 Cajon Street in Redlands.

The Church's Fellowship Hall facility has been used for our rehearsals since 1981. We Could Not have survived as a viable organization without the dedicated and selfless support of Bethany's congregation. They have been our 'Blessed Assurance'.

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The Redlands Fourth of July Committee

**Follow this Link** for the latest information about the 2010 4th of July Celebrations in Redlands. The Committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. Bill McCalmon, has provided dedicated and 'patient' support for the Band since our beginnings. Since 2007, the generosity of the Committee has made possible the transportation for the Band to and from our Labor Day Concert at the Spreckles Park Bandstand in Coronado.

Make a Donation To the Band?

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After 29 years -- Five Founding Members are Still Playing in the Band (2006)

From Left to Right: Michael Shea (Percussion), Ann Shea (Flute), Curtiss Allen (Director), Christy Elliot (French Horn and

Orchestra Bells) and Stan Korfmacher (Clarinet).

25th Anniversary Events

The Band celebrated its 25th Anniversary in July of 2006. Events included the Band's regular 4th of July Bandstand Concerts in Sylvan Park (our 26th Season!), a pre-4th of July Concert in The Redlands Bowl on June 30th as part of the Bowl's regular Summer Concert Series, an Anniversary Banquet on August 5th in the Casa Loma Room at the University of Redlands, the production of an Anniversary Commemorative Postal Cover, and the production of the Band's most recent DVD/CD recordings.

Up Coming:

On July 4th of 2010 the Band celebrated its 30th Season with its regular Band Concerts in the Sylvan Park Bandstand and before the Fireworks Show at Ted Runner Stadium.

Again in 2010 The Band will Perform a Concert at the Coronado Island Spreckels Park Bandstand on Sunday Sept. 5th as part of Coronado's regular Summer Concert Series.

This will Mark Our Fourth Year on Their Program.