Dec 1, 2014 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – TUBACHRISTMAS, hosted by the Waynesburg University’s fine arts department and the music program, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Local tuba and baritone/euphonium players are invited to take part in the annual performance. Rehearsal will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. prior to the start of the performance. Concert registration is at 5 p.m.

TUBACHRISTMAS is meant to recognize musical heritage and honor all great artists and teachers whose legacy has provided high performance standards, well-structured pedagogy, professional integrity, personal values and a camaraderie envied by all other instrumentalists.

Performers will include any interested tuba, euphonium and baritone players in the area. Audience members will become part of an established tradition throughout the world and enjoy their favorite holiday tunes as never before through the rich, organ-like sound of this low-brass ensemble.

TUBACHRISTMAS was conceived in 1974 as a tribute to the late artist and teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas in 1902. The traditional Christmas music performed at the first TUBACHRISTMAS was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who died Dec. 24, 1980. Wilder composed many solo and ensemble compositions for tuba and euphonium and was a loyal supporter of every effort to improve the literature and public image of these instruments.

Register online at waynesburg.edu/web/music. For more information, contact Ronda DePriest at rdepris@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-3420.