2021 marks the 20th anniversary of “Tuba Christmas” in Cedar Rapids. Organizers Kyle Patrick and Jim Engelbach have been there since the very beginning, and are excited for the return of a live in-person performance, Saturday, Dec. 4, 4pm at Kirkwood’s Ballantine Auditorium.
Directing the ensemble, which could number as high at 80 tubas, euphoniums, and baritones, is Blaine Cunningham, principal tubaist for Orchestra Iowa.
Admission is free, and if you are a low brass player, you are welcome to show up at noon for rehearsal and join the band!
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