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13th Annual Tuba Mania
July 22, 2007
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Tuba Mania was conceived and founded in 1994 by Martin Meidl. Bavarian Blast will be held in German Park, New Ulm, MN, on July 20, 21 and 22. Tuba Mania will be a part of the Bavarian Blast on Sunday, July 22nd.
The concert will be at 3:30 PM in German Park. Rehearsal is scheduled for 10:30 AM at Turner Halle, 102 S State Street. Registration will begin at 10 AM. There is no registration or admission fee this year. Marcus Hansen will be the 2007 guest soloist. Please pre-register if you can. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN MUSIC STAND. Parking will be available by Turner Halle with shuttle buses running between there and German Park.
Special musical arrangements have been written for this event, including polkas, waltzes, German marches, patriotic, sacred and old standards. They are written in four part harmony for baritone/euphonium and tuba. Players of any age from anywhere are invited to play in the ensemble. The ensemble, with a past membership of nearly 100, is conducted by Martin Meidl from The Music Mart.
You may order the Mach meinen einen tiefen Ton and/or the Die Schoensten Tubamelodian books from The Music Mart by calling 1-800-843-8822 or e-mailing us at
thetuba@themusicmart.biz. They are available for Tuba, Baritone TC and Baritone BC. Each book is $12.00 plus shipping and handling. Help us to make this year the best yet! If you are interested in participating in the group, please contact The Music Mart and we will add you to the mailing list.