Low Brass players invited to Tuba Christmas
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TOMBSTONE – Tuba Christmas in Tombstone returns for its 13th year on Saturday, Dec. 13. The free concert begins at 1 p.m. at Tombstone City Park, located at the corner of 3rd and Allen Streets.
The performance features low brass players of all ages from across Cochise County and the state of Arizona. Anyone who plays the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, or baritone is invited to participate.
“This concert is a unique experience for both the audience and our performers, who range from beginner to very well-seasoned players,” Lorie Sheridan, Joyce Clark, MS Band Director and euphonium player, who is coordinating the annual event, previously said. “You don’t often hear this many low brass voices at once. It’s neat to see beginners sitting next to people who have been playing their entire lives.”
Low brass players interested in performing at Tuba Christmas should plan to attend the rehearsal at the Tombstone American Legion, located at 225 E. Allen St., the morning of the concert. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and rehearsal starts at 10 a.m.
All performers should bring their $15 registration fee, official Tuba Christmas music book (available for purchase in both bass and treble clef, and used at the event every year), horn, and stand to rehearsal. Performers are also encouraged to wear festive attire and decorate their horns.
Tuba Christmas was conceived in 1974 by the late tubist Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, who was born on Christmas Day in 1902. Since then, Tuba Christmas concerts have been held annually at countless venues worldwide.
For more information about Tuba Christmas, visit www.tubachristmas.com. For more information about the event in Tombstone, call Sheridan at (520) 234-7094 or email ohiosheridan@gmail.com.
