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Better singers tend to have a much more positive view of themselves – as singers and also in general – and a stronger sense of social inclusion. [The] other-than-musical benefits of music education, [are] positive impacts on physical and psychological (mental) health and wellbeing (such as relieving anxiety, promoting relaxation, improved lung function, lowered heart rate and blood pressure), as well as on self, social development and social attachment.

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Holiday Tuba Festival

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THE 21st ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TUBA FESTIVAL AND CHOIR SING-ALONG

WEDNESDAY  DECEMBER 5, 2012

NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE, TORONTO

12:00 – 12:45 P.M.

 

After you register, all you have to do is:

  • play either a tuba, euphonium or baritone or SING
  • bring a music stand, music clip or clothes pegs (to hold the music)
  • cushion (chairs are cold)
  • decorate yourself and your tuba (toques, scarves, tinsel etc.)

 

Who: Everyone!

What: Celebrate Christmas by joining in the Holiday Tuba Festival.  A jolly gathering of musicians creating some holiday cheer.

When:  The first week of December each year. Tuba, baritone and euphonium players decked out in tinsel and Santa hats from local schools play along side professional musicians at spectacular outdoor concerts to celebrate the holiday season.

Where: Any Canadian city or town can host their own Holiday Tuba Festival, uniting school bands, choirs, and musicians in festive spirit. Please let us know if you are organizing one.

Why: Holiday Tuba Festival demonstrates the power of music education and how music unites us all.  The Coalition for Music Education has been a proud partner since 1992. Download your favourite holiday songs arranged especially for tuba here. Recordings courtesy of the Manitoba Band Association and Rob Monson, band director at Glenlawn Collegiate in Winnipeg.

Arrangements are provided by Scott Irvine.  Click here for a full bio.

To see the Tuba Fest Media Gallery from past years click here.

 

Arrangements

Away in the Manger: Download: Bass Download: Treble Download: Recording

Deck the Halls: Download: Bass Download: Treble Download: Recording

Dreydel Melody: Download: Bass Download: Treble

Frosty the Snowman: Download: Bass Download: Treble

Hark the Herald Angels Sing: Download: Bass Download: Treble

Huron Carol: Download: Bass Download: Treble

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear: Download: Bass Download: Treble Download: Recording

Jingle Bells: Download: Bass Download: Treble

Joy to The World: Download: Bass Download: Treble

O Canada: Download: Bass Download: Treble

O Come All Ye Faithful: Download: Bass Download: Treble Download: Recording

O Hanukka: Download: Bass Download: Treble

O Little Town of Bethlehem: Download: Bass Download: Treble Download: Recording

Ramadan is Here: Download: Bass Download: Treble

Rudolph Let it Snow: Download: Bass Download: Treble

See Amid the Winter Snow: Download: Bass Download: Treble

Silent Night: Download: Bass Download: Treble

The First Noel: Download: Bass Download: Treble Download: Recording

We Wish You a Merry Christmas: Download: Bass Download: Treble

Winter Wonderland: Download: Bass Download: Treble