Anne Marshall

Event Organizer

Anne C. Marshall lives in New Britain, works in New Britain and loves music. When she found out that TubaChristmas was a fun family event that her grandchildren would enjoy, she saw no reason why they should have to travel outside of New Britain to participate. So, here's to you, friends and family!

Walter Gibson

Conductor

Walter Gibson started his path in music at a young age through the influences of a musical family.  His interest in music continued in elementary, junior high and high school. He served in the US Army in the Second Armored Division Band and is a Vietnam-era veteran.  His musical path continued at the Mannes college, NYC and the Hartt School where he earned his BM degree.

Leona Clerkin

Outreach Coordinator

Leona C. Clerkin, Principal of H.A.L.S. Academy and Coordinator of Fine Arts, Gifted and Talented, of the Consolidated School District of New Britain, since 2012, began her career in public education in New Haven in 2000 teaching first and third grades.  She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Central Connecticut State University, and a Master's of Science in Elementary Education.

Molly Sherman

Volunteer Coordinator

Molly Sherman is a New Britain home-schooling mother with a family who is very active in the musical community.  Molly sings and she and her husband have hosted numerous recitals for their children on piano, saxophone, voice, and drum.  Every year the sounds of Christmas music soar through the air when she hosts her musical holiday party, inviting guests to bring an instrument and join in song.

Cynthia Carlson

Media & Publicity

Cynthia Carlson maintains relationships with local media outlets and organizations to help get the word out about New Britain TubaChristmas.

Christopher Fortier

Website, Social Media

Christopher Fortier has been in media and communications for more than 20 years. He has served as a managing editor, reporter, columnist and contributor to numerous area publications. He covered business and the arts for the New Britain Herald until 2017 when he became news director at WATR 1320 AM in Waterbury. A former homeless shelter supervisor and case manager, he recently completed two terms on the board of directors at South Park Inn in Hartford.