Vaughan Williams’ whimsical Tuba Concerto showcases the instrument’s ability to dash through one solo melody and sing through the next – a striking range of expression you may not have expected from the hefty brass instrument. Principal Tuba Stanley McDonald will take the starring role in this rare concert experience. Australian composer Miriam Hyde’s Happy Occasion Overture captures the mood of this joyous afternoon that concludes with a bright Schubert symphony.