A brassy tradition brings holiday cheer to Stambaugh Auditorium on Sunday with TubaChristmas.

This is the ninth year for TubaChristmas at Stambaugh and the 52st year for the tradition nationwide that was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor, William J. Bell, who was born on Christmas Day. Tuba and sousaphone players performed special arrangements of Christmas carols at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink, and the tradition has spread internationally.

The Youngstown concert has attracted nearly 100 participants in past years. For musicians interested in participating this year, registration starts at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Stambaugh, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, followed by a rehearsal from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Music stands and chairs will be provided. The cost for participants is $15 and includes a commemorative button. More information is available at experienceyourarts.org.

For audience members, the concert starts at 4 p.m. with doors open at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a free will offering will be collected to offset costs.

Festivities start with a Holiday Craft Show from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

More than 80 vendors spread across three floors will be selling a variety of items including: holiday decor, baked goods, pet apparel, handmade artwork, holiday ornaments and more. An elevator is available for accessibility.

Hot and cold lunch items and refreshments will be available for purchase in the Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom, located on the ground level.