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Tubas at St Pauls

By the time the protesters are back home it will be time for the annual Tuba Carols to take place at St Pauls.

 

The ever popular ‘Tuba Carols’ event will take place in front of St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday 11th December from 12.45am until 14.15pme conducted by Patrick Harrild (principal tuba of the LSO).

Open

It is open to players of all standards (beginner to virtuoso!) with the aim of having a bit of fun while playing carols in four part harmony to help raise money for Barnardo’s, the children’s charity.

This year will be our fifth at St.Paul’s, and despite the ‘little local difficulty’ of late Patrick told 4BR that he hopes that this year even more players will turn up to beat last year’s 68 player record.

It is open to players of all standards (beginner to virtuoso!) with the aim of having a bit of fun while playing carols in four part harmony4BR

Bring an instrument

All that is required is a tuba or euphonium (baritones, bass trumpets, cimbassos, ophicleides, serpents & Wagner tubas are also welcome), a music stand and warm colourful clothing! Parts are provided in both bass & treble clef.

Further information

For further information contact Tuba Carols organiser, Chris Ludwig ( chris@tubacarols.org.uk / mobile 07721 647 326)

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