November 18,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, For those who are new to TUBACHRISTMAS, it is an event that allows tuba and euphonium players of all ages and abilities to come together to play holiday music specifically arranged for their instruments. The first TUBACHRISTMAS took place at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974. Since then TUBACHRISTMAS events have been held all over the world.
This year’s event in conjunction with the second concert in the Ridgewood Concert Band’s (RCB)34th Season promises to be an exciting night of music for audience and musicians alike. TUBACHRISTMAS participants will rehearse and then will be invited to enjoy the RCB portion of the program, which will include Commando March (Barber), Yiddish Dances, and Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky). Tuba soloist Mike Salzman will also be featured. The concert will conclude with the TUBACHRISTMAS performance of carols arranged for tuba and euphoniums.
4:00 pm – Registration Opens
5:00 pm – Rehearsal
6:30 pm – Dinner
7:30 pm RCB/NJWS Concert
Post Concert Tuba Christmas Performance
Cost to Participate: $10
What is Included:
-TubaChristmas 2016 Pin
-Participation in Rehearsal and Performance
-Complimentary entrance into RCB/NJWS Concert on December 9
What to Bring:
-Your Instrument
-TubaChristmas Carol Book (available for purchase at event)
-Music Stand
What to Wear:
-Festive Clothing
Registration:
-Pre-Register online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BM5CK6X
-On-Site Registration will be available if capacity has not been reached in pre-registration.
Friday, December 9 at 4 PM – 9:30 PM
West Side Presbyterian Church Ridgewood, NJ
6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450