They’re back! On Saturday, Dec. 7, more than 70 tuba and
baritone players, collectively known as Boise TubaChristmas, will once again
serenade downtown Boise with traditional holiday carols. Boise TubaChristmas
will perform two half-hour concerts — 3:30 p.m. on The Grove downtown and at
4:30 p.m. at the Capitol Rotunda.
This unique ensemble is under the direction of David
Mathie, professor of low brass at Boise State University and trombonist with the
Boise Philharmonic, and Michael Fischer, professor of tuba at Boise State and
tubist with the Philharmonic. Members of the ensemble include tuba players from
local high schools, local band directors, Boise State students and community
members.
This is the 10th year TubaChristmas has performed in
Boise. TubaChristmas has been a tradition in many larger cities in the United
States since the first performance in New York City in 1974. Boise is one of
only nine cities in the Northwest recognized as an official TubaChristmas
location.
Tuba and baritone players who want to take part in
TubaChristmas are invited to register at the Morrison Center Band Room 125
between 1-1:30 p.m. and practice with the group from 1:30-3 p.m.
The music for TubaChristmas was arranged by noted American
composer Alec Wilder and includes carols such as "Deck the Halls,"
"It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "Silver Bells," "O
Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night."
The concerts are free and everyone is welcome to hear this
distinctive sound in a festive atmosphere. For more information, call the Boise
State music department at 426-3980.
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Contact
David Mathie
Music department
426-1685
Media contact
Pat Pyke
communications and marketing
426-1987
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