TubaChristmas returns Saturday to Algonquin Commons
Cambridge Music Outreach presents TubaChristmas 2015 on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Algonquin Commons, 2100 S. Randall Road. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. next to the Gymboree, with the indoor rehearsal at 2 p.m. The outdoor performance will be 3 p.m. near Tilly's & American Eagle.
While the concert is free for spectators, there is a $10 fee for tuba or euphonium players, age 12 and older, to participate. Bring your own music stand.
For questions or to register, please contact Bethany Nelson at (847)-464-0377 or BethanyNelson880@gmail.com.
It is the 42nd anniversary for TubaChristmas concerts/events which are presented throughout the world. It was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Through the legendary William J. Bell, they reflect on the heritage and honor all great artists/teachers whose legacy has given high performance standards, well-structured pedagogy, professional integrity, personal values and a camaraderie envied by all other instrumentalists. The first TubaChristmas was conducted by Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Dec. 22, 1974. Traditional Christmas music performed at the first event was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who died on Christmas Eve, 1980. Wilder composed many solo and ensemble compositions for tuba and euphonium. He was a loyal supporter of every effort to improve the literature and public image of these instruments. Visit www.tubachristmas.com.