Join us for our 10th
New Britain Tuba Christmas on December 14th, 2024 at the beautiful & historic
Trinity on Main at 2pm!
Join us for our 10th
New Britain Tuba Christmas on December 14th, 2024 at the beautiful & historic
Trinity on Main at 2pm!
About Us
About TubaChristmas
New Britain Tuba Christmas History
New Britain Tuba Christmas History
This year marks the 51st anniversary of TubaChristmas concerts/events which are presented throughout the world.
TubaChristmas was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Through the legendary William J. Bell we reflect on our heritage and honor all great art
This year marks the 51st anniversary of TubaChristmas concerts/events which are presented throughout the world.
TubaChristmas was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor 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 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.
-The Harvey Phillips Foundation
TubaChristmas concerts are presented with permission from the Harvey Phillips Foundation Inc.
New Britain Tuba Christmas History
New Britain Tuba Christmas History
New Britain Tuba Christmas History
It was standing room only as more than 350 people attended Trinity-on-Main back in 2015 for our very first New Britain TubaChristmas. This year, 2024, marks the tenth year of the New Britain Tuba Christmas concert being held at the historic location led by Walter Gibson. Whether as a musician or audience member, we invite you to attend
It was standing room only as more than 350 people attended Trinity-on-Main back in 2015 for our very first New Britain TubaChristmas. This year, 2024, marks the tenth year of the New Britain Tuba Christmas concert being held at the historic location led by Walter Gibson. Whether as a musician or audience member, we invite you to attend this family-friendly, free holiday event.
A special thank you to...
Anne C. Marshall
Founder, New Britain TubaChristmas
Anne C. Marshall lives in New Britain, works in New Britain and loves music. When she found out that TubaChristmas was a fun family event that her grandchildren would enjoy, she saw no reason why they should have to travel outside of New Britain to participate.
So, here's to you, friends and family!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Avery's Soda
Trinity on Main
More to come...
About us
New Britain Tuba Christmas History
Event Playlist / Instruments
Event Organizer / Social Media / Website -
Leona C. Clerkin
Currently Principal of H.A.L.S. Academy and Coordinator of Fine Arts in the Consolidated School District of New Britain, Leona is thrilled to be a part of NB Tuba Christmas to bring festive music and an outstanding free, family-friendly event to the
City of New Britain for all to
Event Organizer / Social Media / Website -
Leona C. Clerkin
Currently Principal of H.A.L.S. Academy and Coordinator of Fine Arts in the Consolidated School District of New Britain, Leona is thrilled to be a part of NB Tuba Christmas to bring festive music and an outstanding free, family-friendly event to the
City of New Britain for all to enjoy.
Conductor - Walter Gibson
Walter Gibson started his path in music at a young age through the influences of a musical family. His interest in music continued in elementary, junior high and high school. He served in the US Army in the Second Armored Division Band and is a Vietnam-era veteran. His musical path continued at the Mannes college, NYC and the Hartt School where he earned his BM degree.
Media & Publicity -
Cynthia Carlson
Cynthia Carlson maintains relationships with local media outlets and organizations to help get the word out about New Britain TubaChristmas.
Volunteer Coordinator -
Molly Sherman
Molly Sherman is a New Britain home-schooling mother with a family who is very active in the musical community. Molly sings and she and her husband have hosted numerous recitals for their children on piano, saxophone, voice, and drum. Every year the sounds of Christmas music soar through the air when she hosts her musical holiday party, inviting guests to bring an instrument and join in song.
Master of Ceremonies -
Douglas Ovian
Douglas Ovian has been a public defender for most of his working life. He is grateful that in 2019, his public defender wife introduced him to Attorney Anne Marshall, founder of the New Britain Tuba Christmas, who gave him the opportunity to join this event.
Event Playlist / Instruments
Event Playlist / Instruments
Event Playlist / Instruments
New Britain TubaChristmas Playlist
#1 Adeste Fideles
#3 Deck the Halls
#4 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
#5 The First Noel
#6 Good King Wenceslas
#9 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
#10 O Little Town of Bethlehem
#20 Komm Susser Tod
#11 Silent Night
#28 Carol of the Bells
#26 Hark the Herald Angels Sing
#33 Jingle Bells
#14 Joy to the World
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New Britain TubaChristmas Playlist
#1 Adeste Fideles
#3 Deck the Halls
#4 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
#5 The First Noel
#6 Good King Wenceslas
#9 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
#10 O Little Town of Bethlehem
#20 Komm Susser Tod
#11 Silent Night
#28 Carol of the Bells
#26 Hark the Herald Angels Sing
#33 Jingle Bells
#14 Joy to the World
Instruments
The different types of tubas and euphoniums that may be played at TubaChristmas are:
Baritone Horn
Euphonium
Two Bell Euphonium
Tuba
Helicon
Sousaphone
Sousaphone (Rain Catcher)
Serpent
Sarrusophone
Ophicleide
Schedule
Event Playlist / Instruments
Merchandise
New Britain TubaChristmas Schedule for musicians
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
details...
Registration
10:45am - 11:30pm
Rehearsal
11:30am - 1:15pm
Lunch Break
1:20pm - 1:50pm
Performance
2:00pm - 3:00pm
A light breakfast & lunch will be provided for musicians.
Merchandise
Event Playlist / Instruments
Merchandise
TubaChristmas Swag
Green or red hats - $15.00
Green or red scarves - $15.00
Green or red headbands - $10.00
Music playbooks available
And much more...
Cash / checks, please!
Registration cost is $10.00.
Music playbooks can be purchased on-site at registration or at
Award Categories
~Youngest Musician
TubaChristmas Swag
Green or red hats - $15.00
Green or red scarves - $15.00
Green or red headbands - $10.00
Music playbooks available
And much more...
Cash / checks, please!
Registration cost is $10.00.
Music playbooks can be purchased on-site at registration or at
Award Categories
~Youngest Musician
~Oldest Musician
~Musician who traveled farthest distance
~School district with most participants
~Best decorated instrument (by audience applause vote)