POTSDAM -- The sixth “Merry Tubachristmas” concert returns this year with sing-along and Christmas favorites on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. at the Potsdam United Methodist Church, 26 Main St.

“There is no cost to come and listen and join in the sing alongs,” stated Potsdam Chamber Executive Director Marylee Ballou, “ though we do put out a donation Tuba to collect for the Potsdam Neighborhood Center.”

Any tuba or euphonium player wishing to participate can come to rehearsal at the church that afternoon from 1-3 pm. Cost is $10 and each player receives a commemorative button.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Players are encouraged to dress festiv” and to dress up their horns for the concert.

“There have been some very creative horns in the past,” Ballou said.

The group will be conducted again this year by Kyle Tupper.

“Merry Tubachristmas” is celebrating its 42nd anniversary. Created by Harvey Phillips, the concerts will be presented in over 280 cities throughout the United States and several in foreign countries. Phillips was inspired to create Tubachristmas as an annual event honoring his mentor/teacher, the late great tubist William J. Bell.

Every Tubachristmas performance features traditional Christmas carols arranged by American composer Alec Wilder.

To learn more about Merry Tubachristmas go to www.tubachristmas.com.

To play in the concert, contact Marylee at 274-9000.