Welcome to the Inaugural Jacksonville TubaChristmas! We’re excited to bring together tuba, euphonium, and baritone players of all ages and skill levels to celebrate the season with this unique holiday tradition.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or picking up your horn for the first time in years, you’ll have a place in this special event.
Pre-Register so we can better plan for the event!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Location: Jacksonville Public Square (outdoor performance)
- Rain/Inclement Weather Location: Jacksonville First United Methodist Church MAC (McWorter Activity Center)
- Concert Time: 1:00 PM (free and open to the public)
Performer Schedule
- Registration & Check-In: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Jacksonville First United Methodist Church MAC (McWorter Activity Center)
- Rehearsal: 10:00 AM Same location as Registration
- Lunch Break: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM On Your Own
- Concert Call Time: 12:30 PM
- Concert: 1:00 PM
Registration
- Performer Registration Fee: $15 (set nationally by TubaChristmas)
- Required Music Book: Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas
- Available for purchase at registration
- Please bring your own if you already have one
- TubaChristmas Price List
Dress & Decorations
TubaChristmas is festive! We encourage all performers to:
- Wear bright holiday attire (Santa hats, ugly sweaters, scarves, etc.)
- Decorate your instrument with garland, tinsel, lights, or ornaments
- Be creative – prizes will be awarded for most festive dress and decoration!
What to Bring
- Your instrument (tuba, euphonium, or baritone – all sizes welcome!)
- Music Stand
- Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas music book
- Clothespins or clips (for outdoor wind)
- Holiday spirit!
TubaChristmas Merchandise
Official TubaChristmas items such as hats and scarves will be available for purchase at registration.
- Merchandise is optional – you do not need to purchase items to perform.
- Proceeds support the Harvey Phillips Foundation, which keeps this national tradition alive.
- Supplies may be limited, so come early if you’d like to grab some festive gear!
- TubaChristmas Price List
Audience & Community
The concert is free and open to the public. Invite your family, friends, and community members to join in the celebration!
Presented By
The Cheaha Winds Community Band is proud to sponsor and present Jacksonville’s TubaChristmas, continuing a tradition started by Harvey Phillips in 1974.