Friday, December 7, 2007, 12:00 p.m.,Town Pavilion

Tuba and euphonium players are again invited to participate in one of the largest TUBACHRISTMAS concerts/events presented throughout the world.

Special guest performance by the tuba, euphonium, and baritone section of the Fountain City Brass Band.

Directors are Lee Harrelson (MWSU) and Tom Stein (UMKC)

REGISTRATION:  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Location Boley Room (3rd floor Town Pavilion) . REGISTRATION REQUIRES A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION OF $5.00 (registration fee).  Each registrant will receive a TUBACHRISTMAS 2007 Commemorative  Button.  Registration fees help cover increasing production, promotion, and administrative costs for TUBACHRISTMAS. If paying by check, these fees should paid to Tuba Christmas; all other items are to be paid to Fountain City Brass Band

REHEARSAL:  Rehearsal will be from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Rehearsal Location Boley Room (3rd floor Town Pavilion) . In order to start rehearsal on time, please be at registration right at 8:30. Ample storage space will be available for case storage.

SUGGESTIONS: Bring a music stand or lyre. ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO REACH THE ASSEMBLY POINT DESIGNATED FOR EACH TUBACHRISTMAS.

MUSIC: CAROLS FOR A MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is available at registration for $15.00, (bass clef-C, four part score form) & (treble clef-Bb, two upper parts). Also available (treble clef tubas, Eb/Bb, Salvation Army, British Brass Band players). *NEW* large version 8 1/2 x 11 bass or treble $20.00. Music contains 33 selections, including numbers arranged by Norlan Bewley to enhance the original nineteen traditional Christmas carols arranged by Alec Wilder.   IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE A GOOD SOUNDING CHOIR.  Since rehearsal time is always limited, getting and preparing the music in advance greatly improves the musicality of every performance.  To order music in advance see order form.  Allow time for delivery.

TUBACHRISTMAS HATS AND SCARVES: Are available at most TUBACHRISTMAS events, or may be ordered from TUBACHRISTMAS see order form.
BECOMING A TUBACHRISTMAS COORDINATOR:  If you do not find a TUBACHRISTMAS event in your area and you or your organization is interested in presenting a TUBACHRISTMAS concert or related event, please contact the HARVEY PHILLIPS FOUNDATION (H.P.F.).  TUBACHRISTMAS is a registered and copyrighted property of the  H.P.F.  Commercial exploitation by any individual or organization is strictly prohibited.  Among other properties of the HARVEY PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, INC, are TUBASANTAS, OCTUBAFEST, SUMMERTUBAFEST, TUBACOMPANY, TUBARANCH, TUBAJAZZ, TUBAQUILLAS, etc.

Town Pavilion is located at 12th and Main, downtown Kansas City www.townpavilion.net

Official TubaChristmas site www.tubachristmas.com