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Redlands Choral Director Kenneth Tuttle

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I loved this man. There is not a day that passes by since I left his classroom that is not enriched for having known him. Truly a larger-than-life character, one whose legacy lives on in every student he worked with and believed in. Thank-you Mr. Tuttle.

Hi Everyone! Thank you so much to those who have submitted voice recordings for Show Me The Way! I am almost done with mixing the audio.

Before I finish up the video portion, one of our LC sisters had the idea to join each other via zoom, have a lit candle similar to Induction, and record to put in the video.

Concept: Final seconds of the video will show us with our candles lit and we will blow them out together. The last picture will be of Tuttle.

I know this is a short turn around but If you are interested in joining, all you need is a candle (I got mine from the dollar store), a phone/computer and that's it!

I would like to do this call TOMORROW night at 6 PM PST. This way, folks in different time zones can participate. Please message me if you were in LC and are interested in participating.

I will explain further instructions on the Zoom call but please spread the word.

Thank you so much! I believe this will be a beautiful ending to the video of Tuttle.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kenneth Tuttle. Now you are conducting the angel's choir and singing with our Heavenly father. Thank you for the memories and the lifelong friendships. RHS LC 2005

https://youtu.be/3ExHtDYAwRI
One thing Mr Tuttle taught us was friends are friends forever. RIP Kenneth tuttle. Thanks for the memories and lifelong friends.

MY TRIBUTE TO KENNETH G. TUTTLE: Big in stature, big in spirit, big in humor, big in talent, big in inspiration, and well-deserved of his admiration by all. When he entered a room, everyone knew it, and we were glad of it.

I did not have the privilege of being around Ken and getting to know him for as long as many of you. I officially (technically) first met him at the RHS Chamber Singers holiday reunion parties in the 1990s when he took the reins after Roger Duffer (I go way back to the class of ’83). I left the Inland Empire in 1989, then moved out of California entirely in 1994, so I was not around to experience his greatness, except for those reunion party encounters. It was not until I finally moved back home to Redlands in 2017, and joined the Redlands Festival Singers, that our new friendship began to develop and blossom. With my bestie, Steve Walker, I was able to receive memorable “Ken Time” outside of choir rehearsals as well as within.

It saddens me that the number of years I was able to really get to know him were fleeting, but those few years were huge. He inspired me in many ways, not the least of which was allowing me to sing tenor (yay!), encouraging me to release my voice and stop holding it in, and, also for his words of wisdom. One I remember most was when he told me, “It’s amazing what you can do when you set your mind to it!” So true, from a man who accomplished so much. I will miss his quiet wisdom as well as his entertaining showmanship.

During events like these, our perception of time becomes skewed and it always feels like there is never enough. But believe it or not, we are eternal creatures, and he is singing with the choir of angels now. Actually...correction...I’m pretty sure he’s DIRECTING that choir! And one day...one day...we will sing together again.

Love you, Ken. (Attached is my favorite picture, so far.)

Hey everyone! This is a virtual choir project I wanted to put together in honor of Mr. Tuttle, bringing together past members of the RHS Chamber Singers. We are all broken hearted today to hear the news of his passing. It would be fitting for us to sing "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" in this video as this is one of a few songs that has been passed down year after year within this group. I will be posting instructions in the event page. If you know anyone who is interested in joining this short but very meaningful project, please invite them to this page. Anyone who clicks "going" will officially be part of this project. Thank you! Due date for your video files will be at the end of next Saturday, Dec. 19. I would like to have this video posted on Dec. 26, which is usually the day we used to have CS Reunion every year. Looking forward to "reuniting" with you all through this video.

https://fb.me/e/4DCgkLjWL

Kenneth Tuttle directed the Redlands Festival Singers. Formerly, he served as the Director of Chora

Photos from Redlands Choral Director Kenneth Tuttle's post

08/15/2021

My heart is filled with gratitude for the love you have all shown Ken throughout his life as well as since his passing. Surely he was delighted with the wonderful service yesterday and seeing so many were able to attend in person and virtually. I personally felt a beautiful sense of family as we shared stories in honor of this great man. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped bring this day together and to First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino for hosting.

TLBYAKY Always,
Christina
RHS Chamber Singers '92
President, Redlands Festival Singers

08/14/2021

Virtual Choir and other videos to be streamed after service

08/12/2021

Ladies and gentlemen I truly apologize for the back-and-forth. Edison called the original venue and said that they would make special exception for the service. We WILL be having memorial service at the original venue, First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino 1900 North D Street, San Bernadino, CA 92405 at 2pm. We will be working on life streaming the service onto this page for anyone attending online.

07/26/2021

Please join us to celebrate the life of Kenneth Tuttle ❤

04/05/2021

Thanks to the folks who submitted a recording for Friends

03/28/2021

Reminders for everyone involved with The Audio Only Virtual Choir for Friends.
This has always been announced as an Audio Only Virtual Choir. Please make sure to record an mp3, audio only, voice recording.
Also submissions will be due this coming Sunday April 4th by 11:59pm.
Thank you all.

03/13/2021

Hello everyone,

I want to thank everybody for their patience. I've been taking some time and gathering materials, and I'm looking towards what we can do for Friends.

This Friday I will be creating an event and inviting as many people as I know that want to be involved, and would ask that you all do the same for our "Friends Virtual Choir"

I will be putting tutorials, and we can utilize it as a space for any and all questions.

Thank you all, and may the Lord bless you and keep you all.

-William S.

02/08/2021

Hello everyone. Just a quick announcement. I will be reorganizing our efforts in recording friends into an event. I will be including a couple of tutorial videos and will extend the deadline. Thank you to everyone who has been studying up.

02/05/2021

Hello all just a reminder that our deadline is coming up for "Friends"

Here are your materials for listening to and studying the music:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M1IpQXzlbmw4qntWMoPFYvPILNuVg4W8

Our deadline will be 11:59 p.m. Sunday February 7th.

Please be sure to rename your files that you are submitting in the following manner.

1. Your Name. 2. The vocal part you are singing 3. Year you graduated.

(Example: William Silva Bass 2011)

And here is your link to upload your submissions. Please put it in the folder that matches your part
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wtKAMIQ5yRjbxmkh-hoR8CT2o23UWEK6

Friends Materials - Google Drive

01/28/2021

Re-sharing to help let everyone know!

Here are your materials for listening to and studying the music:
https://drive.google.com/.../1M1IpQXzlbmw4qntWMoPFYvPILNu...
Our deadline will be 11:59 p.m. Sunday February 7th.
Please be sure to rename your files that you are submitting in the following manner.
1. Your Name. 2. The vocal part you are singing 3. Year you graduated.
(Example: William Silva Bass 2011)
And here is your link to upload your submissions. Please put it in the folder that matches your part
https://drive.google.com/.../1wtKAMIQ5yRjbxmkh...

01/26/2021

All right here we go!

Here are your materials for listening to and studying the music:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M1IpQXzlbmw4qntWMoPFYvPILNuVg4W8

Our deadline will be 11:59 p.m. Sunday February 7th.

Please be sure to rename your files that you are submitting in the following manner.

1. Your Name. 2. The vocal part you are singing 3. Year you graduated.

(Example: William Silva Bass 2011)

And here is your link to upload your submissions. Please put it in the folder that matches your part
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wtKAMIQ5yRjbxmkh-hoR8CT2o23UWEK6

01/18/2021

Update Video and Announcing the "Friends" AUDIO ONLY Virtual Choir.

Ken Tuttle leaves behind a 24-year legacy at RHS

12/31/2020

Sharing another news story about our beloved King Tut by Redlands Community News. This will be published in print January 1.

Ken Tuttle leaves behind a 24-year legacy at RHS Beloved Redlands High School choir director Kenneth Tuttle died in his sleep on Tuesday, Dec. 8. He leaves behind a tremendous legacy in Redlands, where he impacted countless students’ lives

12/31/2020

Just a gentle reminder for everyone involved with TLBYAKY Virtual Choir.

Out of about 150+ of you who signed up, we've only received roughly 30.

The deadline for submitting your video is Tomorrow 11:59pm.

Thank you for you help. Take care.

Retired Redlands High choral director was ‘engaging, fun and kind’

12/30/2020

Thank you to The Redlands Daily Facts and Jennifer Iyer for this lovely piece on Mr. Tuttle.

https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2020/12/29/retired-redlands-high-choral-director-was-engaging-fun-and-kind/

Retired Redlands High choral director was ‘engaging, fun and kind’ Kenneth Tuttle also founded the Redlands Festival Singers community choir, and led community sings at the Redlands Bowl.

12/26/2020

Page A4 of today's Redlands Daily Facts. This has also been published in the San Bernardino Sun, The Press-Enterprise, and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.

12/23/2020

Announcement:

We have lost our dear friend and beloved teacher Kenneth Tuttle. The Trustee of Ken’s estate wants to ensure that as many of his friends and former students as possible have an opportunity to have some memento from Ken’s years of teaching and conducting.

To that end, an “Open Garage” event will be held on Saturday, December 26 from 12:00-3:00 pm (first come, first served) at Mr. Tuttle’s home : Cottages of Corsica (gated community), 7643 Church St., Highland, CA 92346.

Ken was a cat lover and has a large collection of kitty figurines. We know it would tickle his heart for his students and friends to have one. There are some household items available too.

For entrance, check in at the gate house for the Cottages. You will need to park on Avenida Corsica or in any visitor parking space throughout the Cottages. Mr. Tuttle’s home address is 28925 Calle Rivera.

We will be social distancing. Please wear a mask.

12/14/2020

We are ready to begin accepting video recordings for The Lord Bess You and Keep You virtual choir. Anyone who was involved with singing this song in chamber singers, with Tuttle at church, are highly encouraged to take a look at our event page where we will have instructions.

https://fb.me/e/Mf4POOgT

An incredibly large thank you to Gavin Thrasher for setting up all of the video guides for every part.

Please be sure to pay attention to Vince's instructions.

Thank you.

12/13/2020

Progress update on how things are going for the songs. Also I need help with video editing all of the materials that we are gathering . If you have experience with this and are willing to help please message this page.

Please keep uploading any pictures and videos onto this Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1aa_Fgi3lFp1zQzOAzVtsUviq0pvQljCK

Thank you

12/12/2020

I look back on the struggles that I went through that Tuttle always had my back with. One of the most important things he taught me was to persevere in spite of our tragedies. The show must go on, life must go on.

That being said I believe now is the time for us to start preparing any media, photos, videos, music related to Mr Tuttle for when a memorial service is ready.

Please submit anything and everything to this link, and share it with those who aren't on Facebook.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1aa_Fgi3lFp1zQzOAzVtsUviq0pvQljCK

Thank you so much.

12/11/2020

It is my solemn duty to announce that Kenneth Tuttle has indeed passed. Please be sure to follow the updates on this page on for more information on the funeral arrangements.

I would also encourage you to pass on the word for any friends or family who do not utilize Facebook.

Thank you.

Here’s what you’ll hear at Redlands Festival Singers’ Midwinter Melodies concert

01/23/2020

Hear the Redlands Festival Singers this weekend!

Here’s what you’ll hear at Redlands Festival Singers’ Midwinter Melodies concert The concert, featuring Ariel Ramirez’s “Misa Criolla” and Brahms’ “Liebeslieder Walzer,” is Jan. 25 and 26 at Redlands First Baptist Church

01/07/2020

Come enjoy some music by the Redlands Festival Singers!

We look forward to singing for you at the end of the month!

06/05/2019

Redlands Festival Singers!

We had a wonderful weekend performing our "Celebrate Spring!" concerts at First Presbyterian Church. We were delighted that so many of you came out to see us as we complete our third year together! Many thanks to all of you for your continued support. We look forward to entertaining you again in the fall!

01/25/2019

Let's do this!

01/20/2019

Spring season rehearsals will begin January 28

01/07/2019

Kenneth Tuttle directs the Redlands Festival Singers in their next concert this coming weekend! Hope you will join us!

The Redlands Festival Singers look forward to sharing music with you!

01/02/2019

Sing with Ken again!

11/20/2018

Redlands Festival Singers have their upcoming concert in January! Hope to see you there!

Attend an open rehearsal with Redlands Festival Singers

08/29/2018

The Redlands Festival Singers had a great Open House last night! It’s exciting to see so many new people are joining us this Fall Season... won’t you join us, too? Great people, great laughs, and great music at every rehearsal. It’s not too late - see you September 10!

Attend an open rehearsal with Redlands Festival Singers Singers interested in joining the group are invited to the Aug. 27 rehearsal

08/23/2018

Sing with King Tut again!

Attend an open rehearsal with Redlands Festival Singers Singers interested in joining the group are invited to the Aug. 27 rehearsal

02/13/2018

Do you miss singing with King Tut? Come join us Monday nights in the good ol’ RHS choir room!

07/31/2017

Happy birthday, Ken! (Birthday was Friday)

06/11/2017

Redlands Festival Singers directed by Ken Tuttle

Wonderful times in the inaugural year of the Redlands Festival Singers! For anyone interested in joining our group next season, save the date for our first meeting: August 28!

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