The 38th annual William Bell Memorial Tuba and Euphonium Day clinic and concert will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. the First United Methodist Church at 1100 Third St. in Perry, according to a Perry Fine Arts statement.
The annual event is held in memory of William Bell (1902-1971), world-renowned tubist and noted performer, composer and teacher. Born in Creston, Bell retired and later died in Perry.
Anyone interested in playing in the Nov. 5 tuba and euphonium ensemble should register Saturday between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. at the church.
The event is open to all ages, and participants should bring their instruments, music stands and registration fees, which are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Fee will be collected the day of the performance.
Rehearsal will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a clinic and performance at 3 p.m. and a free public concert at 4 p.m. The First United Methodist Church is handicapped accessible.
A memorial performance will also be held at Bell’s grave site in Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
This year’s featured clinician is Justin Wells, instrumental music instructor for the Johnston Community School District. Wells holds Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music Education degrees from the University of Northern Iowa.
At UNI, Wells studied euphonium with Dr. Jeffrey Funderburk and participated in many ensembles, including the UNITUBA tuba and euphonium ensemble. He has remained active playing the euphonium with the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble and Boone Municipal Band.
Justin lives in Grimes with his wife Emily and children Carter and Margaret. He has taught in Johnston since 2005.
For more information about the event, visit the William Bell Memorial Tuba and Euphonium Day website.
