Take a break from the holiday rush as nearly 100 tuba, euphonium, baritone and sousaphone musicians play everyone’s favorite Christmas tunes. This musical event promises “Winter Wonderland” memories to get you in the holiday spirit.
Now a longtime tradition, the free performance begins at noon at Plains Capital Bank located a 500 N. Shoreline Blvd. (78401).
Area tuba, euphonium and baritone players interested in participating with this year’s Tuba Christmas can attend the rehearsal from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the morning of Dec. 16 in Room 127 in the Center for the Arts at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (6300 Ocean Drive). Registration to participate begins at 9 a.m. with a $5 registration fee.
Tuba Christmas carol books will be available during registration for $15. Hats and scarves will also be available for purchase. Musicians need to provide their own stands for the rehearsal and performance. Free parking will be available at the university while street parking is available at Plains Capital Bank. This annual holiday treat is a collaboration among Del Mar College, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and community musicians.
• Monday, December 16, noon, Annual Tuba Christmas Concert.
• Location: Plains Capital Bank, 500 North Shoreline Blvd. (78401).
• Cost: Free for concert; registration fee and cost for carol books for performers.
• For more information about participating as a musician or the Tuba Christmas performance, contact Dr. Dan Sipes at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi at 361-825-5523 or dan.sipes@tamucc.edu.