Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Boise’s Tuba Christmas has been an ongoing community gathering of tuba and euphonium musicians since 1992. Members of this unique ensemble include student musicians from local high schools, middle schools, colleges/universities, and adult musicians from various professions. It is truly a Boise tradition!
Tuba and euphonium players of all ages are invited to join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025, for Boise’s Tuba Christmas. If you would like to participate, simply show up at 1:00 pm for registration at the Boise State Department of Music, and we will begin our rehearsal at 1:30 pm. See the Schedule, Costs, and What to Bring sections below for more information. This year, Boise’s Tuba Christmas will be directed by Boise State faculty member Dr. Bill Waterman (Professor of Tuba) with guest conductor Phil Hartman (Professor of Music Education).
If you wish to attend the performance as an audience member, please join us at 4:00 pm, downtown Boise at the Grove Plaza. This event is free and open to the public, and families are encouraged to attend!
Important Event Info
Schedule
- Registration: 1:00 p.m. Boise State University, Music Dept
- Rehearsal: 1:30 p.m. Boise State University, Music Dept
- Performance: 4:00 p.m. Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise
Costs for Performers
- 2025 Registration & button – $15 per person
- Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas (Bass or Treble Clef Book) – $20
- Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas (Large Print Bass Clef Book) – $25
- Hat (red, green or blue) – $20
- Scarf (red, green or blue) – $25
- Headband (red, green or blue) – $15
50th Anniversary white on gold items are not available.
What to Bring
- Instrument* (tuba or euphonium)
- Music stand
- Carols for a Merry Tuba Christmas book (you can purchase a music book at registration if you don’t own one)
- Chair – if you need one for the performance
- Decorations for your instrument! (optional)
* Please note that performers are responsible for providing their own instruments, stands, and chairs!
If you have any questions, please contact the Tuba Christmas coordinator, Dr. Sarah Paradis, at sarahparadis@boisestate.edu