Waynesburg University’s Department of Fine Arts will host TUBACHRISTMAS on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. All are welcome to attend this free concert.
Tuba, baritone, sousaphone and euphonium players are invited to participate in this festive concert. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m., and a fee of $10 will be collected. Rehearsal will begin shortly after, at 6 p.m.
Since 2008, Waynesburg University has hosted a regional TUBACHRISTMAS concert on its campus. The annual event showcases a selection of traditional Christmas carols performed by the TUBACHRISTMAS ensemble.
For more information on the event or how to participate, contact Brewer at 724-852-3420 or eric.brewer@waynesburg.edu.
ABOUT MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS
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.
About Waynesburg University
Consistently ranked a best value school, Waynesburg University’s Strategy for the 21st Century affirms its commitment to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and ethical leadership skills for all students. Rooted in its mission of faith, learning and service, the private, Christian university is located on a traditional campus in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, with an additional site for graduate and professional programs in Southpointe.
