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MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS
About the Artist
MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is celebrating its 35th Anniversary (1974-2008).
Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS “2008” concerts will be presented in over 200 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. Mr. Phillips was inspired to create TUBACHRISTMAS as an annual event honoring his teacher, the late great tubist William J. Bell, who was born December 25, 1902. Every Christmas season, tuba and euphonium players of all ages, from specific geographic areas, gather to pay respect to all the great artists and teachers who represent their heritage. Every TUBACHRISTMAS performance features traditional Christmas Carols specially arranged by American composer Alec Wilder, for the first TUBACHRISTMAS, which was on December 22, 1974, in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza. Through Wilder, who passed away on Christmas Eve of 1980, 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 participants ages 8-95. The warm and rich, organ-like sound of this low brass choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience. It is no wonder that TUBACHRISTMAS has become an established Chrismtas tradition in cities throughout the world.
Upcoming performances
This year marks the 36th anniversary of this holiday tradition in which tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around D.C. play traditional Christmas music led by Harvey Phillips. Grab your instrument and arrive for rehearsal at 3 p.m.
Past Performances
December 8, 2008
This year marks the 35th anniversary of this holiday tradition in which tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around D.C. play traditional Christmas music led by Harvey Phillips. Grab your instrument and arrive for rehearsal at 3 p.m.
December 14, 2007
This year marks the 34th anniversary of this holiday tradition in which tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around D.C. play traditional Christmas music led by Harvey Phillips. Grab your instrument and arrive for rehearsal at 3 p.m.
December 4, 2006
Led by Harvey Phillips, local tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players perform traditional Christmas music in the 33rd anniversary of this holiday tradition. Grab your instrument and arrive for rehearsal at 3 p.m.
December 5, 2005
In this holiday tradition, Harvey Philips leads tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around the Washington area in traditional Christmas music.
December 6, 2004
Merry TubaChristmas: 2004 marks the 31st anniversary of this holiday tradition in which tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around Washington, D.C., led by Harvey Phillips, play traditional Christmas music.
December 8, 2003
Merry TubaChristmas: 2003 marks the 30th anniversary of this holiday tradition in which tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around Washington, D.C. play traditional Christmas music, led by Harvey Phillips.
December 9, 2002
Merry TubaChristmas!, led by Harvey Phillips: more than 100 tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around the Capital region will play traditional Christmas carols arranged by American composer Alec Wilder, celebrating the 29th anniversary of this holiday tradition.
December 10, 2001
Led by Harvey Phillips, over 100 tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around the Capital region will play traditional Christmas music arranged by American composer Alec Wilder, celebrating the 28th anniversary of this holiday tradition. Merry TubaChristmas!
December 11, 2000
Tuba and euphonium players of all ages, from across the nation and around the world, put a new spin on traditional Christmas carols in the annual MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS event.
