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For obvious reasons I will not take part in any TC’s, yet i don’t really protest people announcing what may be one of their very few tuba related local or regional events. Events which may even lead to more TubeNet’ters.

I followed Schleppy’s link and went to Alaska, which in contrast to Mrs. Sippi has TC events. I was kind of surprised by Wasilla having a TC, as that town is fairly small. But then they have humour, when it comes to selecting their conductors. Please have a look:

http://tubachristmas.com/readtcloc.php?TCState=AK

Klaus

In this TC context my reaction to Harvey first was about Mr. Phillips.

My second reaction was: Eureka! That was the goal of the detour taken by Schleppy’s helicon!

Klaus

I, for one, am very happy you posted this. I check the Tuba Christmas site about 3 weeks ago and nothing was posted for my area. Because of this posting, I looked again and there is a concert now listed. I will be attending. I would have missed it if this post was not here. Being a non-professional, this is an important opportunity to play for me. Yes, I play regularly in a church group, but this is big for me.

If any of you folks fly up to Alaska, tell us condition of your tuba at baggage pick-up

schlepporello wrote:As Bloke suggested, if you are not sure if there's a Tuba Christmas event in your area or if you're trying to find one to participate in, just click here and hit the drop-down box for the state you are looking for. A listing for all events in that state will show up with all the info you need.

Also, please remember to check Recent Updates:
http://tubachristmas.com/updates.php" target="_blank

Hm! I guess only "Hacks" go to Tuba Christmases according to an above thread? Wonder if there is a Professional or two that sort of like to celebrate the meaning of Christmas using the tools of their trade. Maybe those carols deserve a little professional treatment. Never thought of Harvey Phillips and all those service band personnel that enjoy the DC TC as Hacks. Some of those 12 and 13 year olds that go and play half the notes may be the "professionals " of the future.

There is one in Weatherford, OK that's not listed

taylorbeaty wrote:There is one in Weatherford, OK that's not listed

Do you really find it OK that it is not listed?

Klaus

imperialbari wrote:

taylorbeaty wrote:There is one in Weatherford, OK that's not listed

Do you really find it OK that it is not listed?

Klaus

Haha very nice.

This stinks - not one in the entire state of Kentucky. Damn Bluegrass.

elimia wrote:This stinks - not one in the entire state of Kentucky. Damn Bluegrass.

Just elemiated.

This stinks - not one in the entire state of Kentucky. Damn Bluegrass.

Come on down and visit us in Nashville - we'd love to have you. Parking is free - good food and music is not far away.

NASHVILLE - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14
TIMES: 11:00 am - First Baptist Church, corner of Broadway & 7th Avenue South
12:30 pm - First Baptist Church
REGISTRATION: 8:30am Fellowship Hall
REHEARSAL: 9:30am Sanctuary
PARKING: Free parking for performers and audience in Church lots.
NOTE: Directions: I40,I-65 or I-24 to downtown Nashville, Broadway exit. Head toward downtown to just past 7th Ave. South. Turn off of Broadway into driveway that goes under building. Unload at Fellowship Hall Entrance.
CONDUCTOR: G.R. Davis
COORDINATORS: G.R. Davis 615-714-0247

Ricko

bloke wrote:

elimia wrote:This stinks - not one in the entire state of Kentucky. Damn Bluegrass.

' surprised there isn't one in Lexington.

Charleston, West Virginia has one...a little less than three hours away from you...' home in time for dinner...

CHARLESTON - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 - TIME: 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Charleston Town Center, Macy's Court
REGISTRATION: 10:00 am, Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 1600 Kanawha Blvd, East
REHEARSAL: 10:30 am, same as registration
PARKING: At Church for reg/reh., Mall for performance.
CONDUCTOR: Bob Leighty
GUEST CONDUCTOR: Dick Stockton
COORDINATOR: Phil Melick 304-342-2852

Hadn't thought about driving to Charleston. I attended the one in Pittsburgh for a few years, it was excellent.

elimia wrote:

bloke wrote:

elimia wrote:This stinks - not one in the entire state of Kentucky. Damn Bluegrass.

' surprised there isn't one in Lexington.

Charleston, West Virginia has one...a little less than three hours away from you...' home in time for dinner...

CHARLESTON - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 - TIME: 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Charleston Town Center, Macy's Court
REGISTRATION: 10:00 am, Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 1600 Kanawha Blvd, East
REHEARSAL: 10:30 am, same as registration
PARKING: At Church for reg/reh., Mall for performance.
CONDUCTOR: Bob Leighty
GUEST CONDUCTOR: Dick Stockton
COORDINATOR: Phil Melick 304-342-2852

Hadn't thought about driving to Charleston. I attended the one in Pittsburgh for a few years, it was excellent.

I am not sure why there wasnt one in Newport this year. I know two years ago was a self indulgent train wreck but last year I was unable to attend so not sure how it went.

If the tuba/euph folks have one on Christmas Eve in Lexington, I would love to be part of it. I'll be there....however, I would have to borrow a horn. Our car is scheduled to be packed to the roof with "stuff."

So, can you "Lexingtonites" get a TC stoked up in a few days notice? Really, all you need are four folks to pull it off. My preference will be to do it in an indoor mall...just in case you are wondering.

GEEZE! You have a University there...YOU CAN DO IT!

HGillespie wrote:GEEZE! You have a University there...YOU CAN DO IT!

I think a few of us might go play tuba carols on the corner of Rose and Euclid on Wednesday.

Not sure if we've done Tuba Christmas in the past here though. (Anyone know...?) I might go ask my professor about organizing a large-scale event in the future.

It would be GREAT if Skip Gray or someone at UK would pull together a TubaChristmas. Heck, it could be a grad student if the prof doesn't want to fool with it. I'm in if it goes down.

Well..."Y'ALL"

If you are able to put one together, will ya let me know via PM? I can try to squeeze a euphonium into the car. I know.....I'll leave my clothes at home.

Helen you also do eupheminism?

Klaus

arpthark wrote:

HGillespie wrote:GEEZE! You have a University there...YOU CAN DO IT!

I think a few of us might go play tuba carols on the corner of Rose and Euclid on Wednesday.

Not sure if we've done Tuba Christmas in the past here though. (Anyone know...?) I might go ask my professor about organizing a large-scale event in the future.

It isn't difficult to get one going. I started one up a few years ago in Alamosa, CO at Adams State College. A town of 9000 and a college of 2000. The first year we had 13 and the 2nd year we had 18. I have since moved to ND and didn't see Alamosa on the list this year so not sure if they kept it going or not. sure hope so.