Tinsel and tubas - Best of the West - TubaChristmas - Brief Article

Sunset, Dec, 2003 by Katherine Gould

In a series of concerts across the country, hundreds of tuba players join to oompah their way through "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," and other traditional tunes to celebrate TubaChristmas. The annual celebration of all things tuba usually features every member of the tuba family, from the marching-band staple sousaphone to the concert-hall baritone to the rich-toned and odd-looking double-belled euphonium. Most of the concerts are held outdoors, and the audience is welcome to sing along. TubaChristmas 2003 will be celebrated around the West; visit www. tubachristmas.com or call (812) 824-8833 to find a concert near you.

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