Grand Strand TubaChristmas Concert (Guest)

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 Advocacy Initiative: 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 .

2026 Concert Highlights — Sunday, December 6 at 5:00 PM (Free Admission)

• Location: Johnson Auditorium (E. Craig Wall Building), Coastal Carolina University — 119 Chanticleer Drive West, Conway, SC 29526.

• Guest Conductor: Led by renowned professional tubist, educator, and soloist Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey.

• Official Instrument Partner: Lobby instrument exhibition hosted by Wessex Tubas and Dr. Christopher Lair (The Tuba Lair) as part of the Carolinas Low-Brass Showcase & Testing Program Advocacy Initiative .

MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS® is now celebrating its 53rd year (1974–2026).

Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS® 2026 concerts will be presented in over 300 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. First and foremost, may we give respect, thanks, and recognition to Dr. Harvey G. Phillips, who was inspired to create TUBACHRISTMAS® as an annual event honoring his mentor/teacher, friend, and associate, the late great tubist William J. Bell (born Christmas Day, 1902). Every TUBACHRISTMAS® performance features traditional Christmas carols specially arranged for the first concert at Rockefeller Center on December 22, 1974, by American composer Alec Wilder.