Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostDenver Tuba Christmas assistant conductor Jeanie Schroder directs the 180 musicians performing in Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostPatricia Jones of Westminster plays her euphonium during Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park. Organizers estimated the concert included 180 musicians playing a collection of tubas, Sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums and other low brass instruments.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostRonald the toy penguin sits atop the tuba of Denver musician Zachary Berenbaum, 14, while performing in Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park. Organizers estimated the concert included 180 musicians playing a collection of tubas, Sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums and other low brass instruments.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostDenver musician Hugh Pote holds up baritone as he shouts his age – 89 years young – when introduced as the oldest musician performing in Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park. Organizers estimated the concert included 180 musicians playing a collection of tubas, Sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums and other low brass instruments.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostCorinne Desroches, 23, of Conifer, plays her festively adorned euphonium during Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park. Organizers estimated the concert included 180 musicians playing a collection of tubas, Sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums and other low brass instruments.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostTwo tubas with googly eyes on their bells are pictured during Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert, held at Skyline Park.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostA large bow adorns the Sousaphone of Denver Tuba Christmas musician Anders Benson, 27, of Denver, as he joined about 180 musicians playing a collection of tubas, Sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums and other low brass instruments in Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostDenver musician Hugh Pote holds up baritone as he shouts his age – 89 years young – when introduced as the oldest musician performing in Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park. Organizers estimated the concert included 180 musicians playing a collection of tubas, Sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums and other low brass instruments.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostMiranda Emmons, 26, right, sings "Feliz Navidad" with her friend Christy Harms, 25, left, both of Denver, as they take part in a singalong with Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park. Organizers estimated the concert included 180 musicians playing a collection of tubas, Sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums and other low brass instruments.
Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver PostA crowd of hundreds surrounds the musicians performing in Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park. Organizers estimated the concert included 180 musicians playing a collection of tubas, Sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums and other low brass instruments.
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Denver Tuba Christmas assistant conductor Jeanie Schroder directs the 180 musicians performing in Denver's 42nd annual Tuba Christmas concert at Skyline Park.
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Hundreds of people braved the cold Sunday, December 18, 2016 to cheer on a flock of brass players as the Denver celebrated its .
The event is held annually in cities throughout the United States, Clark, a retired professor of music at the University of Colorado Denver and the director of the Queen City Jazz Band, said. “No city can call itself a major city if they don’t have a Tuba Christmas.”