Link: http://www.tubachristmas.com/index.html

Had an absolute blast today playing the 3rd Annual Merry TubaChristmas of San Angelo.

Doug Clark (who first brought TubaChristmas to San Angelo) put together another fine event. We had almost 30 low brass players performing for over 150 people this year - which means it's definitely growing in popularity.

My first TubaChristmas-style event was playing at the bottom of an atrium in Crossroads Mall in Salt Lake City, Utah while I was in high school. We rehearsed at Abravanel Hall, home of the Utah Symphony (so I can technically say I've played a major venue ) around 9:00AM and played at the Mall around Noon. I don't think it was an official TubaChristmas event since some of my buddies who played Trombones and Trumpets came along as well.

TubaChristmas is unique in the way that just Euphoniums and Tubas are performing - which is an interesting twist on many of the tunes people are familiar with. Last year, I played 2nd Euphonium (because I was sick as a dog), but this year I went with 1st Euphonium and man was that a workout. I'm just glad that I don't have any more gigs scheduled for the next few weeks - otherwise, my face might actually fall off.

One of the local video production companies recorded the concert, so I should have my own copy soon.