Much of that is thanks to Phillips’ father, renowned tuba player and teacher Harvey Phillips, who launched the first “TubaChristmas” in 1974 at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza ice rink.

Iowa City tradition, Holiday Tubas, celebrates its 50th anniversary of spreading holiday cheer through music and community. News Sports Go Iowa City Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals.

Central United Methodist Church in Detroit held its Merry TubaChristmas show Saturday, marking its first in-person performance since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The free concert featured tuba ...

Holiday Tubas: 50th Anniversary. When: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Where: Old Capitol Museum, east steps, Pentacrest, 21 N. Clinton St., Iowa City. Open Call: Anyone with a tuba, sousaphone or ...