Allen Merry Tubachristmas

Tuba and Euphonium players from around the metroplex are welcome to join us at Watters Creek Village on Saturday, December 13th for the 52nd annual Tuba Christmas Event! Or, come and enjoy the free concert as an audience member!

Registration and Rehearsal will take place in the old Michael’s space located at 965 W. Bethany Drive next door to Market Street Grocery. Registration begins at Noon and participants will receive their commemorative button with their payment of $15. Alternately, participants are welcome to register online ahead of time (service fees will be charged for the online registration.)

Rehearsal will run from 1:00pm to 2:00pm in the same location. Once rehearsal is completed, participants will head to the Village Green to perform in front of the Christmas Tree on Village Green Drive. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will take place at 965 W. Bethany Drive, the same location as registration and rehearsal. Attendees of the concert are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for the performance. There is no fee to attend the performance.

Participants are encouraged to dress festively for the performance and bring a folding music stand. Prizes for best décor will be awarded as 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place.

Carols for a Tuba Christmas books will be available for purchase at registration as well as additional Tuba Christmas merchandise.

Dr. Jeff Baker, Professor of Tuba & Euphonium, East Texas A&M University and APO Principal Tubist will be the Conductor.

For questions or additional information, Kathy Litinas of the Allen Philharmonic Board is the coordinator and can be reached at 214.538.5128 or by email at krlitinas@gmail.com.

TUBACHRISTMAS concerts and events are held worldwide as a tribute to William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902, and an homage to all great artists and teachers who have shaped the tuba and euphonium community.