A unique holiday concert with events around the world is taking place this weekend, including a return engagement in Jacksonville.
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of TubaChristmas — traditional Christmas music performed by a big group of tuba players.
Jacksonville's group of big brass players will be at the Jacksonville Landing Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. The concert has become a staple of the holiday season in the city, with 140 attendees at last year's show.
The crew from TubaChristmas came on First Coast Connect to discuss the show and play a preview.
WATCH: Jacksonville's TubaChristmas ensemble plays "Adeste Fideles" (O Come All Ye Faithful") and "The Dreidel Song" live from First Coast Connect.
TubaChristmas Facts:
- TubaChristmas was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902.
- The first TubaChristmas was conducted by Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974.
- Traditional Christmas music performed at the first TubaChristmas was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980.
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