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Link to TubaChristmas Headquarters

Who Can Participate?

If you play the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, baritone, helicon or even serpent, you are welcome to join our concert. There is no restriction on age, height, weight, or religion... and THERE IS NO AUDITION REQUIRED!  Just be there with your horn in time for registration and be ready to do some sight reading. This is your chance to prove that our instruments are just as capable of playing beautiful captivating melodies as any other instrument in the orchestra!





When is it?

Sunday afternoon, December 6th, 2009 at 3.:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION will begin at 1:30 pm
REHEARSAL will follow at 1:45 pm


Where is it?

This year we will be performing at the Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts in Newport News. It's located on the campus of  Christopher Newport University.

Look for signs pointing you toward the lobby

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What do I need to bring?
INSTRUMENT Most importantly bring your horn and mouthpiece. We don't have any spare instruments to rent or loan!

MUSIC

 A copy of the "Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas, Vol. II. (Available at registration)
STAND
 Bring a lyre or music stand. (Some years CNU provides them, but it depends on their needs for the Holiday Happenings concert) You may also be able to share with a buddy.
MONEY
 Your $5.00 registration fee - Cash or Checks only please.  - Want to save some time? Download the registration form at http://www.tubachristmas.com/reg.html and bring it to us filled in. Thank you!
DRESS
We are indoors, so you don't have to worry about dressing for the cold, but feel free to wear bright Christmas colors and decorate your horn if you wish.





How About the Music?

We play from the Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas Volume II, that is used at TubaChristmas concerts all across the nation. If you don't have a copy they will be on sale at the registration desk, The book contains 33 selections, including numbers arranged by Norlan Bewley to enhance the original nineteen traditional Christmas carols arranged by Alec Wilder.   They come in several versions:
  • Bass Clef Key of C, With all four parts written in  score form
  • Ttreble Clef, Key of Bb, With the two upper parts only also in score form
  • Eb/Bb Ttreble Clef tubas for all you Salvation Army & British Brass Band players out there.
Most of the books come in two sizes - regular and LARGE PRINT for easier reading To order music directly from the Harvey Phillips Foundation  in advance click here. but you will save on postage if you purchase them at our registration desk.

SCHOOL BAND DIRECTORS - We will be happy deliver books to your school in advance, just e-mail us!

















Does it cost anything to participate?

There is a $5.00 registration fee for each participant.  This includes your commemorative TUBACHRISTMAS button.  You can also purchase the Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas books  for $15.00 (Regular Book) or $20.00 (Large Print Book)  There will also be other commemorative merchandise available.    If your family or friends want to come hear the concert IT IS ABSOLUETLY FREE!



Send us an e-mail to let us know you are coming.

Let Us Know You are coming

Click to send us an e-mail letting us know you want to join us. This is not required, but will help us be prepared. with enough supplies. Thanks!

It's not too early to start practicing for this year's event. TubaChristmas gives us the opportunity to prove that these wonderful low brass instruments are not only good for providing the "oom-pah" in the band, but capable of playing beautiful melodies as well. We gather to pay tribute to those musicians, educators and composers who have worked diligently to further the cause of these often neglected members of the band.


 Our 1988 concert at the MacArthur Memorial
This year is the 36th Anniversary of the original TubaChristmas Concert. We want to go past our previous record of 49 tubas, euphoniums, Sousaphones and baritone horns  and shoot for a choir of at least 50 "low-down" musicians. You can make the difference! Tell your friends!

Remember, you don't have to be a professional musician to take part in the concert! All euphonium, baritone, sousaphone and tuba players from student to professional are invited to attend!

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