Three Amigos Celebration Concerts May 22-24
Posted on May 13, 2026 by Keith Bohnet

"Three Amigos" Tuba Celebration Recitals May 22-24 at USA Laidlaw!
The Event
A Special Festival Honoring the Achievements of tuba legends R. Winston Morris, Daniel Perantoni, and Jim Self. Join tubists from across the country and around the world as we honor three luminary tuba performers, pedagogues, and people in a special one-time celebration held at the University of South Alabama Laidlaw Performing Arts Center May 21-24. Former students, colleagues, and friends will to celebrate the "Three Amigos" - R. Winston Morris, Daniel Perantoni, and Jim Self - in several concert events.
The Celebration will be a time to share our love and admiration for these three giants of the tuba-euphonium community that have influenced thousands of students over the past half century.
Here's the link to the info page about this amazing opportunity!
Three Amigos Celebration Concerts at USA Laidlaw
Concert Performances
Experience three unforgettable recitals honoring each of the "Three Amigos" performed by their former students. All concerts will be performed in the Recital Hall at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center and admission is free to the public.
Friday, May 22, 2026
4:00 PM - Daniel Perantoni Celebration Recital
6:30 PM - Jim Self Celebration Recital
Saturday, May 23, 2026
4:00 PM - R. Winston Morris Celebration Recital
Sunday, May 24, 2026
11:00 AM - Mass Tuba Euphonium Ensemble Closing Concert
Admission to these Department of Music concerts is free and open to the public. Persons needing more information about these event or in need of special accommodation may call 251-460-7116 or 251-460-6136.
As of press time for this announcement, the status of the livestream for these concerts
was unknown. You can go to the site and check it out!
USA Department of Music Livestreams
Please visit our website homepage for information about USA's Department of Music -- southalabama.edu/music
Need directions to Laidlaw? Just go to Google Maps and enter "USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center." We're actually on the corner of University Blvd. and USA Drive South.
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