This year we decided to check out the FREE Tuba Christmas performance held at E.J. Thomas in Akron. We had a great time during the performance and enjoyed the opportunity to listen and sing along to Christmas Carols being played by a group of 100+ Tubas.
All About Tuba Christmas in Akron
Throughout the years, Tuba Christmas in Akron has has been held at various venues, but most recently the performance is held at E.J. Thomas hall. The performance is free and many people came out to watch.
We got to the hall about 20 minutes early and were able to get a good seat in the balcony. This allowed up to have a good view of all the tubas. We enjoyed the fun Christmas decorations that many of the performance wore and put on their instruments.
During the performance, the orchestra would play the song one time through then they would play it again and the audience would join and sing along to the music. Singing along made the performance even more fun.
Between each song the conductor talked for a few minutes. He told the audience about the history of Tuba Christmas, introduced the various types of Tubas (I had no idea there were so many), had the youngest performers take a bow (there were a couple 11 year old kids playing) and did a nice job engaging with the audience.
Our favorite part was when they turned off the lights and the Tubas with the Christmas Lights glowed in the darkness.
During the final song the audience was encouraged to ring their bells (many people brought their own) or jingle their keys to the music. It was a fun way to end the performance. We had a great time!
Tuba Christmas Events across Northeast Ohio
In addition to the Tuba Christmas Event held each year in Akron, there are other cities that also host the event.
FREE Tuba Christmas in Cleveland
Enjoy Christmas Music performed by a large number of tubas with holiday decorations. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, November 26, 2017; 5:30pm
Where: First Baptist Church, 3630 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44118
Cost: FREE
FREE Tuba Christmas in Alliance
Enjoy Christmas Music performed by a large number of tubas with holiday decorations. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, December 1, 2017; 7:30pm
Where: Giese Center for the Performing Arts – Located on University of Mount Union Campus
Cost: FREE
FREE Tuba Christmas in Ashland
Enjoy Christmas Music performed by a large number of tubas with holiday decorations. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 2, 2017; noon
Where: Hugo Young Theater, Center for the Arts – 401 College Ave. Ashland, OH 44805
Cost: FREE
FREE Annual Tuba Christmas at EJ Thomas Hall
A gift to the community from The University of Akron School of Music and EJ Thomas Hall, TubaChristmas combines hundreds of tubas (many festively adorned with tinsel, garlands and lights) and sing alongs in a beautiful setting.
When: Saturday, December 9, 2017; noon & 2:30pm performances
Where: 198 Hill St., Akron, OH 44325
Cost: FREE. While the performance was free, they did pass around a basket for donations. The donations were to cover the cost associated with the performance and any amount over the cost goes into a scholarship program for students.
FREE Tuba Christmas in Canton
Enjoy Christmas Music performed by a large number of tubas with holiday decorations. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 10, 2017; 4pm
Where: McKinley High School, 2323 17th St. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: FREE
FREE Tuba Christmas in Wooster
Enjoy Christmas Music performed by a large number of tubas with holiday decorations. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 12pm
Where: Wooster High School, 515 Oldman Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: FREE
FREE Tuba Christmas in Ashtabula
Enjoy Christmas Music performed by a large number of tubas with holiday decorations. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 16, 2017; 1pm
Where: Austinburg First United Church of Christ, Routes 2870 Route 307, Austinburg
Cost: FREE
FREE Tuba Christmas in Lorain
Enjoy Christmas Music performed by a large number of tubas with holiday decorations. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, December 17, 2017; 2pm
Where: Lorain Palace Civic Theater, 617 Broadway Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Cost: FREE
You may be interested in: Complete list of Upcoming Christmas Events
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