Dr John Richards Conducts Tuba Christmas

The guy must be over a hundred years old, but keeps showing up at Tuba Christmas to conduct, emcee and hold the whole block hostage with stories, songs and original tunes! He is an icon here in Portland Brass Circles. He was the principle tubist for the Oregon Symphony. Known then as the Portland Symohony. Most everyone in attendance has had some kind of instruction from him. Yes, even me. He was instrumental in my continuing to play a few years ago. Too bad I couldn't play this year....