[MusicEvents] Seventh Annual Commerce Merry TubaChristmas Concert

[Nancy Melton]

SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMERCE MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS CONCERT
Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 12:30 PM

Over 50 area tuba and euphonium players will present the sixth annual Commerce Merry TUBACHRISTMAS concert on Saturday, December 12th.  The performance will take place outdoors on the square in downtown Commerce at 12:30 pm and this year's conductor is the Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium from Texas A&M University-Commerce, Dr. Jeff Baker.

The concert, free of charge and open to the public, is presented by the Texas A&M University-Commerce Music Department and the Harvey Phillips Foundation.

TUBACHRISTMAS concerts are performed annually in over 150 cities throughout the United States and Canada.  These concerts are presented as a tribute to the late, great William J. Bell who was born on Christmas Day in 1902.  "Bill" Bell is recognized by all musicians as one of the most preeminent tuba players throughout the world.  This year's concert will be dedicated to the memory of Harvey Phillips (1929-2010), founder of Tubachristmas, who passed away on October 20, 2010.

Persons of all ages who play the tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, or baritone horn are cordially invited to perform in this concert.  Registration is from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and is followed by a music rehearsal from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  The registration and rehearsal will take place at the Texas A&M University - Commerce Music Building.  Participants should dress in accordance with the prevailing weather conditions.  The music performed will be from CAROLS FOR A MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS, which is used at all official MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS concerts.  The books may be purchased at registration for $20.00.

The registration fee for participants is $10.00.



For questions and updated information regarding the 2015 Commerce TUBACHRISTMAS, contact:

Dr. Jeff Baker, Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Jeff.Baker at tamuc.edu<mailto:Jeff.Baker at tamuc.edu>
903-886-5290

www.tubachristmas.com<http://www.tubachristmas.com>






Jeff Baker, D.M.A. | Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium
Department of Music | Texas A&M University-Commerce
Principal Tuba/Cimbasso | Dallas Opera Orchestra
Jeff.Baker at tamuc.edu<mailto:Jeff.Baker at tamuc.edu>
PO Box 3011 | Commerce, TX 75429 | www.tamuc.edu/music<http://www.tamuc.edu/music>
Office. 903.886.5290 | Fax 903.486.6010 | Cell 469.417.9404
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