Greenville TubaChristmas

For current information about TubaChristmas in Greenville, SC, please contact
Mark Britt at Furman University at 864-294-2116.

In case you don't know about TubaChristmas, here is a bit of history.

TubaChristmas was founded on Sunday, December 22, 1974, when over 300 tuba and euphonium players gathered on the Ice Rink Stage of New York's Rockefeller Center to honor the memory of William J. Bell (born Christmas Day, 1902) and to celebrate his considerable achievements as a performer and teacher. The arrangements of traditional Christmas carols performed on that historic occasion were contributed by American composer Alec Wilder (died Christmas Eve, 1980). It is therefore fitting that every TubaChristmas be dedicated to great performers who gave us our methods and pedagogy, and to all the composers who have embraced our instruments with their solo and ensemble compositions. It is important that we share with the public audience this celebration of our heritage. It is an opportunity to demonstrate our serious commitment to music and to showcase the beauty of our instruments in ensemble. Anyone who has heard a TubaChristmas concert will never forget the experience. It is no wonder that since 1974 TubaChristmas has become a tradition in cities throughout the world.

Want to perform in other TubaChristmas celebrations? Log onto the TubaChristmas web site for more information.

All Tuba and Euphonium players are urged to join ITEA (International Tuba-Euphonium Association), formerly known as T.U.B.A. (Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association). Memberships are available in the following categories: Life Member, Professional, Amatuer, Associate, Student and Retired.

More information and pricing may be obtained by contacting:

Kathy Brantigan, ITEA Treasurer
The Denver Brass/University of Denver
2253 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
303-832-4676
303-832-0839 Fax
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