TUBACHRISTMAS
The 15th TUBACHRISTMAS in Ames will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm in Stephens Auditorium! This is a free and fun-for-all-ages musical event and we’re excited to be back in beautiful Stephens Auditorium.
What is TUBACHRISTMAS?
It’s like a Messiah sing-a-long for low brass players. Show up, register, rehearse, then play a concert. No advance registration is needed.
Only tubas, euphoniums, baritones and sousaphones allowed. Any player 12 years old and older is welcome. There is nothing better than the rich and glorious sound of a large tuba/euphonium choir!
The Music We Play
For music, we use the Carols for a Merry TUBACHRISTMAS book. These are available at the event, or if you’d prefer not to sight-read, you can purchase one in advance. Bass clef and treble clef “large print” books are $25 (may be subject to change). You can purchase a book in advance by contacting Mike Golemo, TUBACHRISTMAS co-coordinator & conductor, at mgolemo@mchsi.com or at 515.291.9341. Mike is the Director of Bands at Iowa State University. No photocopies or sharing of music books allowed as per the National TUBACHRISTMAS organization.
