Grand Strand TubaChristmas (Players)

About this event

Our Mission: Grand Strand TubaChristmas unites low-brass musicians of all ages and skill levels—from middle school students to seasoned veterans—to celebrate the heritage of the tuba and euphonium family, honor the legacy of Harvey Phillips and William J. Bell, and share the rich, festive warmth of live holiday music with the Carolinas community through free public performances.

Carolinas Low-Brass Showcase & Testing Program Mission: To elevate low-brass music education and performance across the Grand Strand and Eastern Carolinas by providing band directors, university students, and community musicians with accessible, hands-on instrument testing, acoustic guidance, and regional ensemble opportunities in partnership with Wessex Tubas and The Tuba Lair. Visit the Carolinas Low-Brass Showcase & Testing Program website .

It doesn't matter if you've been playing for two weeks or two decades—if you want to play great holiday music with fellow tuba, euphonium, baritone, and sousaphone enthusiasts under Guest Conductor Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey, you are welcome here!

How to Register & RSVP

On-site registration opens at 2:00 PM inside the Johnson Auditorium lobby (E. Craig Wall Building, Coastal Carolina University). The $15 performer registration fee includes your official 2026 commemorative TubaChristmas button and an afternoon meal between rehearsal and the concert!

Sunday, December 6, 2026 Performer Schedule

• 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Musician Check-In, Registration & Wessex Tubas Lobby Exhibition (Johnson Auditorium Lobby)

• 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Full Ensemble Rehearsal led by Guest Conductor Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey

• 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Afternoon Break (Meal provided for registered players!) & Wessex Tubas / The Tuba Lair Play-Test Showcase

• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Grand Strand TubaChristmas Public Concert (Free Admission)

What to Bring & Seating

Please bring your instrument, your own folding music stand, your Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas book, and festive decorations/attire! Chairs are provided on stage and arranged by section (Tuba I, Tuba II, Euphonium I, Euphonium II) around the conductor.