TubaChristmas?     no

We are frequently asked questions like
- Is this TubaChristmas?
- Didn't you play a couple of weeks ago at Nathan Phillips Square?

No, this is something else -- quite different.

Here is a summary of a few of the many differences:

TubaChristmas us
conductor no conductor
long performance short performances
elaborate arrangements simple arrangements
sit down and stay in one place walk from place to place
often play outdoors usually play indoors
fee for participating no fee
started in 1974 started in 1972

The biggest difference is the element of surprise. Most of our audiences are not expecting us, and the delight evident on their faces is one of the things that makes this such a rewarding experience.

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2019-12-01