Participant Detials
where to go
Venue for 2024:
Drake University
Performing Arts Hall
Harmon Fine Arts Center
2505 Carpenter Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
drake.edu
Parking:
Drake Lot 1 and Kinne Lot
Directions:
Google Maps
schedule

Saturday, December 14, 2024
10:00 AM – Registration (lobby)
11:00 AM – Rehearsal (Performing Arts Hall)
12:15 PM – Lunch*
2:00 PM – Concert (Performing Arts Hall)
*Lunch options:
- There are several restaurants and fast food places within a few minute walk or drive from Drake.
- Bring your own lunch.
what to bring
- Music stand
- Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas music book.
This book is used year after year at every TUBACHRISTMAS location across the country. Books will be available for purchase at the registration table or can be pre-ordered through the online store. You may share music with a stand partner, but photocopies are not allowed. - Your instrument: tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, or baritone only (opheclieide, serpent, or helicon also welcome!)
- A $10 tax-deductible registration fee for all participants. Each participant will receive an official 2021 TUBACHRISTMAS commemorative button.

what to wear

- Dress is casual.
- Santa hats and festive holiday attire or accessories are encouraged.
- Feel free to decorate your instrument as well.
- Official TUBACHRISTMAS hats and scarves will also be available at the registration table or through the online store.
pre-register
Please let us know in advance that you will be coming. This is not required, but very helpful. This will make sure we have enough buttons, music, chairs, etc. for everyone. You may also register at the door, but we may run out of music or buttons.