Participating Musicians’ Page

SCHEDULE FOR NOV. 25, 2007

2pm – Arrival and Sign-in
2:30 – 4:30 Warm-up and Rehearsal
4:30 – Break, Refreshments, Dress for Concert
5:30 – Concert

WHAT WILL I NEED? 

• You will need to bring along your own music stand.
• As this is an official TubaChristmas event, the customary $5.00 registration fee applies.
• All participants must bring along the Merry TubaChristmas book or purchase it at registration.

ATTIRE

Black slacks and shoes, white dress shirt with holiday tie plus a TubaChristmas or other colorful holiday scarf. Please bring your own Santa hat, available at any dollar store or other fine shop in your neighborhood.

Please, no other holiday decorations.

A WORD ABOUT THE MUSIC

In addition to your all-time TubaChristmas favorites, there will be fresh new pieces, including: 

• Antiphonal works for two ensembles - Contemporary settings reflecting the renaissance echo pieces so effective in a cathedral
• Music featuring TubaChristmas Ensemble and Pipe Organ
• TC Ensemble with voice
• New settings of favorite sing-along carols for audience participation with the TubaChristmas ensemble

LET US KNOW

Please register in advance by phone or email to let us know you will be participating. Seating is limited.

Email or Phone: Name, Address, Phone, Instrument, Comfortable Range (High, Midrange, Low) Musical Affiliation (ex: school band, community band, etc.)

Advance registration will assure:

• Best seating
• Individual script
• Full size music
• No searching out the next piece
• Sufficient refreshments
• A balanced instrumentation for the best possible musical presentation

(As is customary, walk-ins will of course be welcome.)

PARKING 

Free parking in the Trinity Cathedral lot, reached from Prospect Ave. The fenced lot is approached on Prospect, north side, first drive nearest 22nd St. Main entrance for musicians and audience will be from this lot.