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MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS® is now celebrating its 51st year (1974-2024).Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS® 2024 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.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Southland Wind Ensemble, 536 North Euclid Ave,Ontario,CA,United States
