Brassmas

Free and open to the public.

Brassmas 2026: A Festive Celebration of Low Brass Music

Free Community Concert at the Lied Center of Kansas

Friday • December 11, 2026 • 12:00 pm
Main Auditorium

Low brass musicians from USD 497, The University of Kansas, The New Horizons Band, and across the Lawrence community are coming together for Brassmas 2026!

This festive concert promises to fill the halls with the warm, rich sounds of Tubas, Euphoniums, and Trombones. Best of all, the event is free and open to the public, inviting everyone to celebrate the holiday season through music and community spirit.

The program will feature a special performance by The KU Tuba/Euphonium Consort as well as a selection of holiday favorites by musicians ranging in age from 12-80+. The ensemble will be conducted by Dr. David Earll, Tuba/Euphonium Professor at the University of Kansas. Whether you are a music lover, a supporter of local arts, or simply searching for a heartwarming way to kick off December, Brassmas 2026 is the perfect occasion.

Attendees can expect an uplifting, family-friendly experience lasting under an hour, making it an easy lunchtime event. No tickets or reservations are required—just arrive and enjoy!

Brassmas is a celebration of music, community and the holiday spirit. Join us for this special annual tradition in Lawrence.

For more information, please contact Deborah Woodall Routledge, Director of Bands at Southwest Middle School, at 785-330-4800 or dwoodall@usd497.org.

Event Details
Event Details

Doors are generally open 30 minutes before starting time. It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes early, earlier for events with high attendance.

In the event of inclement weather on the day of a performance, the event will typically happen if the artists are able to arrive as planned. If there are event changes, the Lied Center will contact all ticketholders via email as soon as possible, as well as post an update on the home page: lied.ku.edu.

If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, refunds and credits will be available to all ticketholders.

If an event is still happening as scheduled during inclement weather and you have questions about your tickets, please contact the Ticket Office at 785-864-2787.

Lied Center can provide a wheelchair upon request at the Audience Services Desk. Wheelchair areas also have removable seats for sturdy chairs without armrests. Contact the Ticket Office for additional accommodations, including service animals.

The Lawrence Otolaryngology Hearing Loop system delivers high-quality sound from the stage directly into hearing aids and cochlear implants with telecoil (t-coil), or headsets with loop receivers. Additional headsets are available from the Audience Services Desk. The hearing loop can be accessed from all seats in the main auditorium, except for the orchestra pit and box seats.

The hearing loop is accessible from any seat in the Pavilion.

Note
This event is not part of the Lied Center’s performance series. For hosted events, the Lied Center has limited control over event-related activities, content, recording, reproduction, cancellation and ticketing or refund policies.
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