Other Tuba Christmas concerts in Michigan - 2023 dates
these will be updated once the 2024 events are released
- ZEELAND - MONDAY. NOVEMBER 27 - 5:45 pm
LOCATION: North Street Church 20 E. Main., near Zeeland City Hall
REGISTRATION: 4:30 pm, North Street Church, 20 E. Main Ave.
REHEARSAL: 4:45 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: Church parking lot.
NOTE: Performance near City Hall 21 S. Elm.. Dress is festively in holiday colors. Performer registration is $10 and includes a 2023 TubaChristmas® commemorative button.
CONDUCTOR: Keith Walker
COORDINATORS: Cathy Lugten 616-748-3111 clugten@zps.org - KALAMAZOO - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 - TIME: 3:00 pm
LOCATION: First Congregational Church, 345 W. Michigan Ave., 49007
REGISTRATION: 1:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 345 W. Michigan Ave.- 49007
REHEARSAL: 2:00 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: Parking in church lot and on street.
NOTE: Decorate your instrument and dress in holiday attire. Bring a small cloth/towel for moisture discharge. Performing participant registration is $10.
CONDUCTOR: AnnMarie Welton
COORDINATOR: William E. Johnson 269-206-0006 itauditbill@gmail.com - SAGINAW TOWNSHIP - INAUGURAL EVENT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 - TIME: 1:00 pm
LOCATION: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1415 N. Center Rd. Saginaw, MI 48638
REGISTRATION: 9:30 am, same as performance.
REHEARSAL: 10:00 am, same as registration.
PARKING: In church lot.
NOTE: Decorate your instrument and dress in holiday attire for an indoor concert. Bring a small cloth/towel for moisture discharge. Stands will be provided, if you do not have one. Performer registration is $10.
CONDUCTOR: Scott Stewart - Director of Bands, Heritage high school.
COORDINATOR: Michael Bishop 989-964-8814 tubasparky@hotmail.com - ANN ARBOR - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 - TIME: 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Farmers' Market and Kerrytown Shops, 415 N. Fifth Ave at Detroit St..
REGISTRATION: 9:30 Eastern Michigan University-Alexander Music Building on East Circle Dr., corner of Lowell & Jarvis Street: YPSILANTI, MI 48197
REHEARSAL: 10:00 am, same as registration.
PARKING: Rehearsal: Good judgment lot. Performance: Lot, garage, street.
NOTE: Outdoor performance under the awning. Please dress accordingly for the weather. Adorn in bright, festive, holiday colors and decorate your instrument. Please bring a folding, collapsible or standard music stand. Participant registration is $10.
CONDUCTOR: George Thompson
COORDINATOR: George Thompson 734-395-9544 slowtoreply@gmail.com - HOUGHTON - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 - TIME: 7:00 pm
LOCATION: MTU - Rozsa Lobby, 1400 Townsend Dr.
REGISTRATION: 3:00 pm, same as performance.
REHEARSAL: 3:30 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: Free, all designated Rozsa event parking lots.
NOTE: Performer registration is $10 and includes a commemorative 2023 TubaChristmas® button.
CONDUCTOR: Micah Erickson
COORDINATOR: Austin Jordan 906-275-8404 mtutubachristmas@gmail.com - ENGADINE - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 - TIME: 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Engadine High school-Gym.
REGISTRATION: 11:30 am, Engadine High school - band room.
REHEARSAL: 12:00 noon, same as registration.
PARKING: School lots.
NOTE: Dress comfortably for the season. Performer registration is $10 and includes a 2023 TubaChristmas® commemorative button.
CONDUCTOR: JR Clark
COORDINATOR: Bob Bowser 810-335-5704 bowerreb@yahoo.com - MARQUETTE - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
TIMES: 1:30 pm - Marquette Regional History Center
3:00 pm - TBD
REGISTRATION: 11:45 am, Northern Michigan University, band room.
REHEARSAL: 12:00 noon, same as registration.
PARKING: On Elizabeth Harden Dr. and parking lots next to the Thomas Fine Arts Building.
Two concerts, different venues. 1:30pm concert is at the Marquette Regional History Center.
3PM concert is TBD. Contact coordinator for more information. Dress in bright, festive, holiday colors and decorate your instrument. Performer registration is $10.00.
CONDUCTOR: Dr. Steve Grugin
COORDINATOR: Tom Bronken 906-226-0134 tbronken@bronkenhamlin.net - SOUTH LYON - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 - TIME: 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Salem-South Lyon District Library, 9800 Pontiac Trail, 48178
REGISTRATION: 5:00 pm, same location as performance. Salem-South Lyon Library, 9800 Pontiac trail. -conference room inside.
REHEARSAL: 5:15 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: Ample parking at the library.
NOTE: REG/REH: are indoors, outdoor concert. Dress for the weather. Bring music stand or lyre if needed, chairs will be provided at rehearsal. Music books are $20, scarves & hats $15 all on sale at registration, Please bring a rag for personal water discharge at rehearsal. Participant registration is $10.
CONDUCTOR: Dale Marzewski
COORDINATOR: Dale Marzewski 517-548-1603 marzewskidl@att.net - DETROIT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 - TIME: 12:00 noon
LOCATION: Central United Methodist Church, 23 E. Adams., 48226
REGISTRATION: 9:00 am, location same as performance.
REHEARSAL: 9:30 am, location same as performance.
PARKING: Free. (tell attendant you are there for TubaChristmas).
NOTE: Tickets for tuba players & audience are available on Eventbrite: (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merry-tuba-christmas-tickets-759362231877?aff=oddtdtcreator) . Audience members can also just show up. We prefer that performers register on "Eventbrite" and bring their ticket at 9:00 that morning; it will make registration go so much faster. Performer registration is $10 (plus a small service charge) and includes a commemorative 2023 TubaChristmas® button. Call coordinator if you have any questions regarding the event. The concert is free for audience members. Lunch provided for paid performers.
CONDUCTOR: Ms. Markita Moore
COORDINATORS: James N. Bull 313-928-2950 jimnbull@gmail.com, Rev. Paul Perez 313-965-5422, Central UMC is the sponsoring organization
WEB SITE: (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merry-tuba-christmas-tickets-759362231877?aff - HOWELL - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 - TIME: 5:00 pm
LOCATION: First Prebyterian Church - 323 W. Grand River -Howell
REGISTRATION: 3:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 323 W. Grand River
REHEARSAL: 3:30 pm, same as registration
PARKING: Ample parking at at church.
NOTE: Indoor rehearsal and performance. All TubaChristmas activities will take place at the First Presbyterian Church, 323 W. Grand River - Howell. Please bring music stand (if needed), chairs will be provided. Music book available for purchase on site, $20, and TubaChristmas hats & scarves on sale at registration. Please bring a rag to rehearsal for personal water valve discharge from instrument. Performer registration is $10.
CONDUCTOR: Dale Marzewski
COORDINATOR: Dale Marzewski 517-230-6500 marzewskidl@att.net - TRAVERSE CITY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 - TIME: 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Kirkbride Hall
REGISTRATION: 12:00 noon, Grand Traverse Commons 700 Cottageview Drive, Unit 200 - 49689
REHEARSAL: 12:45 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: Free parking lots around commons.
NOTE: Decorate your instrument and dress in holiday attire. Bring a small cloth/towel for moisture discharge. Consider yourself blessed with Maestro Young's presence and listen to his words of encouragement. Performer registration is $10 and includes a commemorative 2023 TubaChristmas® button.
CONDUCTOR: Dr. Jerry Young
COORDINATOR: Marlene Bielas 231-715-0230 marlene@encorewinds.org
- FLINT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 - TIME: 12:00 noon
LOCATION: Flint Farmers Market
REGISTRATION: 9:15 am UM-Flint French Hall 144
REHEARSAL: 10:00 am. same as registration.
PARKING: Flint Farmers Market
NOTE: Bring your music stand to rehearsal and performance. Dress in festive, holiday clothing and decorate your instruments. Rain or shine, inside or out. Performer registration is $10.
CONDUCTOR: Benjy Jones
GUEST CONDUCTOR: Doug Burtch
COORDINATOR: Benjy Jones 810-397-9064 seatuba@gmail.com - ROCHESTER HILLS - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 - TIME: 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Varner Recital Hall
REGISTRATION: 8:00 in Varner Recital Hall
REHEARSAL: 9:00 am, same as registration.
PARKING: Varner parking lot
NOTE: Dress in bright, festive, holiday colors and decorate you instrument. Performer registration is $10 and includes a 2023 TubaChristmas® commemorative button.
CONDUCTOR: Kenneth Kresche
COORDINATOR: Randy or Kate Safford 248-670-0176 or 248-867-3442 rsafford@saffordbaker.com - GRAND RAPIDS - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 - TIME: 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Grand Rapids Public Museum, galleria under the Fin whale. 272 Pearl Street NW
REGISTRATION: 12:00 Noon, same as performance, upstairs near MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
REHEARSAL: 1:00 pm, same as registration, auditorium--upstairs near MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
PARKING: GRPM structure, bring ticket in for validation, or the Holiday Inn lot, look for signs.
PERFORMERS: Please bring your own music stand, Also, a cloth for valve discharge. Pizza & pop at registration. Museum opens at 10:00am and you're welcome to arrive early to enjoy the exhibits. Wear holiday attire. Performer registration is $10.
CONDUCTOR: Matt Palmieri
COORDINATORS: Karen Dunnam 616-304-8306 karendunnam@gmail.com
Facebook: @grandrapidstubachristmas
WEB SITE: www.gr-tuba-xmas.com - IRONWOOD - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 - TIME: 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Cold Iron Brewery, 1045 S. Lowell St.
REGISTRATION: 1:00 pm, Hurley School bandroom, 5503 W. Rangeview Dr. -54534
REHEARSAL: 1:00 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: On nearby streets -free.
PERFORMERS: Band room door (for registration & rehearsal) is off the northeast part of the main parking lot at nearby k-12 school. Performance is indoors. Bring a folding, collapsible, or standard stand. Wear festive, holiday colors and decorate your instrument. Performer registration is $10.
CONDUCTOR: Maggie Hill
COORDINATORS: Susan Trull 906-285-2137 suetrull@att.net, Marie Eggleston 906-932-0578 mcegg@sbcglobal.net - KALAMAZOO II New Year's Fest - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
Bronson Park, 200 South Rose Street, downtown K'zoo.
REGISTRATION: 4:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church- 321 W. South Street; 49007
REHEARSAL: 4:30 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: On St Johns Place by the church
NOTE: Come and celebrate our Bronson Park TubaChristmas on December 31st. Dress appropriately for the weather. Play the afternoon rehearsal and the evening concert, which kicks off this public community NYEve celebration. Special music books, no fee for participants. Free admission to all NYFest performances, goes to midnight.
CONDUCTOR: AnnMarie Welton
COORDINATOR: William E. Johnson 269-206-0006 itauditbill@gmail.com
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