Northwestern’s Tuba Christmas Concert Dec. 6 on Alva’s Downtown Square

November 25, 2025

Northwestern’s TubaChristmas performance will take place on the Woods County Courthouse bandstand stage on Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. as part of the Alva Chamber of Commerce’s Bring Christmas Home for the Holidays event. Looking for all skill levels to participate who play tuba, sousaphone, euphonium and baritone.

ALVA, Okla. -- The instrumental music program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will present a free “TubaChristmas” concert in downtown Alva on the Woods County Courthouse bandstand stage as part of the Alva Chamber of Commerce’s Bring Christmas Home for the Holidays event.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Alva Presbyterian Church, with rehearsal following at 1 p.m. The performance will then move to the downtown square at 3 p.m.

TubaChristmas is open to everyone with all levels of experience who play tuba, sousaphone, euphonium and baritone. Contact Alexander Perkins, instructor of instrumental music and director of bands, if planning to participate or use the registration form.

All those participating should bring their $15 registration fee, instruments (decorations are optional but encouraged), a folding stand for the performance, a pencil and a holiday spirit.

Perkins also noted that participants should bring their “Carols for a Merry TubaChristmas” book (treble or bass clef). Books will also be available for purchase on-site while supplies last.

Official TubaChristmas merchandise like scarves, hats and books will be available for purchase on-site while supplies last.

A website to learn more about TubaChristmas origins is available at tubachristmas.com.

More information about this event or the instrumental music program is available at agperkins@nwosu.edu or (580) 327-8191, or online at www.nwosu.edu/school-of-arts-and-sciences/fine-arts/bands-and-instrumental-music.

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