Dr. Edward K. Mallett's Tuba Bach

Quick links to photos from the 2007 concert season!

Check out the archive of past seasons to review previous concerts.

Concert 1 Photos
Tuba Bach! A Musical Celebration of Tubas and Euphoniums

Concert 2 Photos
Give Me That Old Time Music — An Afternoon of Bluegrass

Concert 3 Photos
Flights of Fancy — A Concert of Fantasias and Fancies for Tuba & Euphonium and Piano

Concert 4 Photos
Around the World in Eighty Minutes — A Tribute to John Philip Sousa and the Great Soloists from the "Golden Age of Bands"

Concert 5 Photos
A Walk in the Woods — Music for Tuba & Euphonium and Woodwind Instruments

Concert 6 Photos
It Ain't Over 'til the Tenor Sings — A Program of Arias, Spirituals, Jazz and More

Why do they call it "chamber" music?

Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. Most broadly, it includes any "art music" that is performed by a small number of performers with one performer to a part. The word "chamber" signifies that the music can be performed in a small room, often in a private salon with an intimate atmosphere. (from Wikipedia)

It's people like you that make Tuba Bach a success!

Tuba Bach's first goal has always been to make exceptional music available to all with no barriers, which is why there is never an admission charge for any concert during the Tuba Bach Chamber Music Concert Festival. However, we all know that these concerts are not truly free. It costs money to put on these shows... more than you might expect. If you have the means and believe that performances like these are important to the community, then we ask you for your donation.

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How to Contribute to Tuba Bach

Your contribution to the Tuba Bach Chamber Music Festival is most welcome. Contact Ed Mallett directly to make your offer of financial or other direct contribution.

Tuba Bach is proud to be presented in association with STAGE-M.

STAGE-M is a non-profit community theatre group serving Mecosta County, Michigan that encourages those who are passionate about the performaning arts. All contributions are tax deductible.

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The 2008 schedule is set!

The stage is set for a spectactular 2008 season for the Tuba Bach Chamber Music Festival.

Bear with us as we work to update the website with concert and performer information. Sharing the stage with Edward Mallett are performers that range from local favorites to world-famous musicians who together will create unforgetable music and entertainment. Stop back soon to learn more about what's on tap for Tuba Bach 2008.
— TubaBach.com Webmaster (4-10-08)

It's not just the Tuba. It's much more than Bach. It's a series of Sunday afternoon concerts featuring internationally acclaimed tuba/euphonium artist and composer and Big Rapids resident Dr. Edward K. Mallett, joined by outstanding musicians in diverse programs ranging from opera to bluegrass, avant garde to rockabilly, and - of course - Bach.

Your ticket to world class music delivered locally at an unbeatable price...

All Tuba Bach concerts are free and open to all!

Tuba Bach's goal is to provide the Big Rapids area community the opportunity to attend and experience world class performances of chamber music in their own town, free of charge. It's truly a community music event.

Spectacular Performances for 2008

All performances will be held at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium.
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Concert 1
September 14, 2008 • 4:00 P.M.
Jazz Served Sunny Side Up
Sunny Wilkinson and Ron Newman
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Concert 2
September 21, 2008 • 4:00 P.M.
The Tubas Are Coming! The Tubas Are Coming!
The Tuba Bach Quartet with guest tuba/euphonium ensemble
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Concert 3
September 28, 2008 • 4:00 P.M.
Title to be announced
Sylvia Norris, Harp
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Concert 4
October 5, 2008 • 4:00 P.M.
Back To Bassics
Steve Bailey, Bass and Bernie Dresel, Drums
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Concert 5
October 12, 2008 • 4:00 P.M.
Make a Joyful Noise — A Celebration of Psalms
Conductor Jane Wright with the Capital City Ringers, Community Chorus, Paul Heidemann, Organ, and Janet Mallett, Piano. Featuring local composers Robert Garrels, Kent Boulton, and others.
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Concert 6
October 19, 2008 • 4:00 P.M.
Heat Of Africa
Mady Kouyate & The Heat of Africa
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STAGE-M Tuba Bach is presented in conjunction with STAGE-M: Society for Theatre Arts Growth and Enjoyment in the Mid-Michigan area.

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