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Tuba Christmas
December 10, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free
MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary (1974-2023). Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS 2023 concerts will be presented in over 300 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. First and foremost, may we give respect, thanks, and recognition to Dr. Harvey G. Phillips. Phillips who was
inspired to create TUBACHRISTMAS as an annual event honoring his mentor/teacher, friend and associate, the late great tubist William J. Bell (born Christmas Day, 1902).
Every Christmas season, tuba and euphonium players of all ages, from specific geographic areas, gather to pay respect – Harvey G. Phillips and William J. Bell – all the great artists/teachers who represent their heritage. Every TUBACHRISTMAS performance features traditional Christmas carols especially arranged (for the first TUBACHRISTMAS, December 22, 1974 on “The Rink at Rockefeller Center”) by American composer Alec Wilder (died
Christmas Eve, 1980). Through Wilder, TUBACHRISTMAS concerts pay grateful tribute to composers who have embraced these noble instruments with solo and ensemble compositions. Depending on the population of any given geographic area, TUBACHRISTMAS ensembles may attract multiples of 100 participating performers aged 8 to over 92 years! It is no wonder
why the warm toned, smooth organ sounds of the tuba-euphonium choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience, making a TUBACHRISTMAS concert an established Christmas tradition in cities throughout the world.
