Nov 26, 2012 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – Waynesburg University has scheduled two musical programs to kickoff the holiday season.Hosted by the Waynesburg University Fine Arts Department and the Waynesburg University Music Program, TUBACHRISTMAS will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. On Dec. 8, the university will present its annual Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. in Roberts Chapel.Both events are free and the public is invited. Local tuba and baritone/euphonium players are invited to take part in the annual performance. Rehearsal will run from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the start of the performance Dec. 7. Music may be purchased at the event or through the Waynesburg University website. TUBACHRISTMAS hats and scarves will also be available for purchase. Performer registration begins at 4:30 p.m., and the cost is $5.Performers are encouraged to decorate their instruments for the holiday season. Performers will include any interested tuba, euphonium and baritone players in the area.TUBACHRISTMAS is presented throughout the world and was conceived in 1974 as a tribute to the late artist and teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day in 1902. TUBACHRISTMAS is meant to “recognize musical heritage and honor all great artists and teachers whose legacy has given us high performance standards, well-structured pedagogy, professional integrity, personal values and a camaraderie envied by all other instrumentalists.”The Christmas program will follow the theme of “A Renaissance Christmas” Most of the selected pieces come from this era. The Lamplighters Concert Choir will begin with “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” featuring participation from the symphonic band. The symphonic band will take over, performing songs such as “Belle qui tiens ma vi”, “Veni, Veni Emanuel” and “Courtly Airs and Dances.” Next, the Lamplighters will sing a variety of songs, including “Cantate Domino,” “Amor Vittorioso” and “Coventry Carol,” among others.There will be an intermission during the concert, expected to last less than two hours. Immediately following the concert is a reception in Marsh Center.For more information on either of these programs, visit www.tubachristmas.com or contact Ronda DePriest at rdepries@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-3420.