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Andrew Van Slooten of Bentonville, and Jakob Molle of Centerton play during the “Merry Tuba Christmas” concert Saturday at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. About 40 tuba and euphonium players from the four-state region and surrounding states played for shoppers in the outdoor concert. They ranged in age from 12 to 70 and included students, band directors, and players from various musical groups, said J.G. Duker, 70, of Quincy, Ill. Duker has played in 49 “Merry Tuba Christmas” concerts over 14 years. He was the senior player in Saturday’s concert.