Dec 3
Tuba Christmas
Vintage Band Festival is presenting Tuba Christmas 2022 in Northfield, Minnesota onSaturday, December 3 at 3pm. The event will take place in Skinner Memorial Chapel, 405 1 st St. E. on the campus of Carleton College. Retired St. Olaf College professor Dr. Paul Niemisto will be the conductor of
Tuba Christmas 2022.
Tuba Christmas is an annual event that brings together euphonium, baritone, sousaphone and tuba players of all ages to play Christmas carols for the enjoyment of family, friends and the general public. The music made by dozens of low brass instruments playing as a choir is an experience not to be missed, either as a participant or as a listener.
2022 is the 49th anniversary of Tuba Christmas concerts/events which are presented throughout the world. Tuba Christmas was conceived in 1974 by tubist Harvey Phillips of Indiana University as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. The first Tuba Christmas was conducted by Paul Lavalle at New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974.
There are now over 300 Tuba Christmas events produced annually throughout the United States and internationally. Registration for participants in Northfield’s Tuba Christmas will open at noon on December 3. Registration fee is $10. There will be a rehearsal at 1:00 pm and the performance will be at 3:00 pm. Music played at Tuba Christmas will be from “Carols for a Merry Tuba Christmas” which will be available for purchase at registration. Participants should bring a music stand if possible. Details for the event can be found at http://www.vintagebandfestival.org .
Tuba Christmas 2022 in Northfield is made possible with generous assistance from Carleton College. It is a family friendly event that is free and open to the public!
from Campus Scheduling