* SPECIAL EVENT* - John Stevens Master Class
Saturday, December 20, 2008
John Stevens Master Class - Noon
Rehearsal – 1 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church (Registration and Master Class)
Concert - 2:30 pm
Location: State Capitol Rotunda
Contact Information:
Steve Tweed
608-575-4296
steve@wipowercontrol.com" target="_blank
>>>> ATTENTION <<<<
ALL TUBA, SOUSAPHONE, EUPHONIUM and BARITONE PLAYERS
The Concert is Free to the Public!
TubaChristmas 2008
ALL PLAYERS ARE WELCOME!
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL* MIDDLE SCHOOL* HIGH SCHOOL* COLLEGE * HOBBYIST * PROFESSIONAL
You are again invited to participate in a TUBACHRISTMAS concert/event.
Madison 2008 TubaChristmas Details
Concert Site: State Capitol Rotunda 2:30 PM
When: Saturday December 20th, 2008
Registration: First United Methodist Church 203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for the Master Class and TubaChristmas
12:00 PM — 12:45 for TubaChristmas only
Rehearsal: First United Methodist Church 203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Master Class: First United Methodist Church 203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison
* SPECIAL EVENT* John Stevens — Prof. of Tuba & Euphonium — UW Madison
12:00 noon– 1:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall, ALL are welcome to attend
Coordinator: Steve Tweed (608) 575-4296 or steve@wipowercontrol.com" target="_blank
Directors: Dr. Don Deal & Dr. David Spies
SUGGESTIONS: Bring a carrying strap, music stand or lyre; space is limited at most rehearsal sites: if at all possible, use gig bags rather than hard cases. There will not be a secure storage area at the rehearsal site for your cases and bags. * WEAR BRIGHT COLORS *
REGISTRATION: All participants must register at the First United Methodist Church at 203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison for TUBACHRISTMAS. REGISTRATION REQUIRES A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION OF $5.00 (registration fee). Each registrant will receive a TUBACHRISTMAS 2008 Commemorative Button. Registration fees help cover increasing production, promotion, and administrative costs for TUBACHRISTMAS.
MUSIC: CAROLS FOR A MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS are available at registration for $12.00
History: (from TubaChristmas.com)
TUBACHRISTMAS was conceived in 1974 as a tribute to the late artist/teacher 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 the late 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.
For More Information, Visit:
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Hope to see you there with you and your friends. If you have extra low brass instruments and mouthpieces that you would be willing to share, please bring them!
David Spies
Willson Tuba Quartet
