TubaChristmas

Annual “TubaChristmas” Performance

Saturday, December 10th at Noon
Storke Placita (mid-700 block of State Street)

Celebrating its 21st Anniversary in Santa Barbara and 37th nationwide, the TubaChristmas concert is one of 190 being presented in cities throughout the United States, Canada and Switzerland. TubaChristmas was conceived as a tribute to the late William J. Bell, born Christmas Day 1902. TubaChristmas is in honor of all great artists/teachers whose legacies have set many high performance standards, professional integrity, personal values and camaraderie respected 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, 1972.

This special Santa Barbara performance features 40-plus brass players of all ages playing traditional Christmas carols especially arranged from the first TubaChristmas by American composer Alec Wilder. Invite friends and family and allow TubaChristmas to win their ears and hearts. TubaChristmas is being conducted by Eric Heidner, Santa Barbara City College Band Director, and is sponsored by the Downtown Organization. Call 962-2098 ext. 24 for more information.