Tubachristmas returns to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market on Sunday, December 8th, with dozens of tuba and euphonium players performing Christmas favorites for a festive holiday sing-along!
More from www.tubachristmas.com website: "2019 is the 46th anniversary for TUBACHRISTMAS concerts/events which are presented throughout the world. TUBACHRISTMAS was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Through the legendary William J. Bell we reflect on our heritage and honor all great artists/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 first TUBACHRISTMAS was conducted by Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974. Traditional Christmas music performed at the first TUBACHRISTMAS was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. Wilder composed many solo and ensemble compositions for tuba and euphonium. He was a loyal supporter of every effort to improve the literature and public image of our chosen instruments. Through Alec Wilder we express our respect and gratitude to all composers who continue to embrace our instruments with their compositions and contribute to the ever growing solo and ensemble repertoire for tuba and euphonium."
The Kerrytown District located in Ann Arbor Michigan has become an Ann Arbor retail destination making it convenient to stroll the neighborhood and check off your shopping list at a wonderfully diverse selection of locally owned businesses.
Featured Events
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Located in the Kerrytown district, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market has been connecting producers with consumers for over 90 years! Located in the Kerrytown district, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market has been connecting producers with consumers for over 90 years!
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Edgefest 2024
Kerrytown Concert House’s 28th annual 4-day festival, an exploration of new music, improvised and composed. A diverse and deeply inclusive roster of innovative artists (local to international, emerging to established) bring their inspirational new music and collaborations which always contain messages relevant to our lives and the world today.
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Kindlefest
Festive outdoor market features artisans and vendors selling their holiday wares, plus traditional food and hot mulled wine. Kerrytown District retail businesses and restaurants stay open late on this evening as they participate in the festivities. You can expect a variety of artisans selling their wares, food and crafts as well as local food trucks & vendors. Beer and Glühwein will be available for sale, too!
