TUBACHRISTMAS in North Seattle

Greater Seattle TUBACHRISTMAS has expanded to North Seattle! All tuba and euphonium players are invited to join in for an evening play-along conducted by Michael Alstad. Please bring your own music stand and order music ahead of time at tubachristmas.com. A limited number of copies will be available for purchase at the event.

About TUBACHRISTMAS
MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is celebrating its 42nd Anniversary (1974-2015). Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS 2015 concerts will be presented in over 280 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. Phillips was inspired to create TUBACHRISTMAS as an annual event honoring his mentor/teacher, 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 to 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 participants aged 8 to over 90 years! The warm, rich organ-like sound of the tuba-euphonium choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience.

For more information, visit tubachristmas.com or contact ryans.musiccenter@gmail.com.