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The Houston Tidelanders

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Introduction

The Houston Tidelanders Houston Chapter in the SouthWestern District[1] – Texas; Louisiana; most of Arkansas; Oklahoma; southeastern New Mexico: 40 chapters of the Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA, Inc.) was founded in 1946 with over 200 men. The Houston Tidelanders is a 65 member men's chorus, based in Houston, Texas. District Champions[2] 17 times from 1964 - 2015 with 9 top 10 finishes in international barbershop chorus competitions. The ensemble has performed an incredibly diverse musical repertoire and possesses a music library of over several hundred charts and songs. The group sings barbershop music, American patriotic music, jazz, religious music, show tunes, and pop music. They host multiple performances throughout the greater Houston, Texas metropolitan area. The chorus performs for the benefit of several organizations including the Heroes at Home Golf Tournament, Needville High School Choir, and Fort Bend Family Promise. The chorus has earned nine BHS International Chorus Convention[3] Competition Medalists – International Medals, the latest in 1984.

History of SPESBSQSA

[4]

History of the Tidelanders

[5]

Music Directors

Over the course of its existence, the chorus has been led by many music directors. Mike McCord then became Director. In 1980 the Tidelanders were under the direction of Jim Sikorski. John Devine again directed 1981-1988. Rick Serpico became Director and led the Tidelanders from 1988 through 1991. In 1992, Tracy Shirk agreed to serve as Interim Director until a new Director could be found. Tracy Shirk became the Director from 1996 - 2001. Todd Wilson replaced Tracy from 2001-2003. Roy Prichard became Director from 2003-2008. Jeff Delman became the musical director in 2008 but resigned in 2009. Ben May became the Tidelanders director in 2018.[6]

Contest Placements

SWD Contest Wins & Placements[7]

SWD District Chorus Competition

Place Year Director Location Men on Stage
1st 1964 V. L. Hooper Ponca City 41
1st 1968 Connie Keil Dallas 60
1st 1969 John Devine Austin 59
1st 1972 Mike McCord San Antonio 81
1st 1975 George Howe Abilene 81
1st 1976 George Howe San Antonio 74
1st 1979 John Devine New Orleans 85
1st 1980 John Devine Dallas 68
1st 1982 John Devine San Antonio 99
1st 1983 John Devine Dallas 88
1st 1994 Betty Tracy-Clipman Tulsa 75
1st 1995 Betty Tracy-Clipman Houston 74
1st 2001[8] Roy Prichard Little Rock 76
2nd 2002[9] Todd Wilson Little Rock 83
1st 2003[10] Todd Wilson Corpus Christi 76
2nd 2004[11] Roy Prichard Richardson 80
3rd 2006[12] Roy Prichard Corpus Christi 67
2nd 2007[13] Roy Prichard Corpus Christi 51
3rd 2008[14] Roy Prichard Little Rock 56
5th 2009[15] Little Rock 43
2nd 2010[16] Dallas 56
1st 2011[17] Vickie Dennis Dallas 54
1st 2014[18] Vickie Dennis Dallas 55
1st 2015[19] Greg Caetano Dallas 52
3rd 2016[20] Dallas 39
5th 2017[21] Dallas 30
5th 2018[22] Dallas 26
8th 2019[23] Dallas 48

BHS International Convention Chorus Competition

Place Year Director Location
11th[24] 1965 V. L. Hooper Boston
2nd[25] 1969 Connie Keil St. Louis
4th[26] 1970 John Devine Atlantic City
3rd[27] 1973 Mike McCord Portland
4th[28] 1976 George Howe San Francisco
6th[29] 1977 George Howe Philadelphia
5th[30] 1980 Jim Sikorski Salt Lake City
4th[31] 1981 John Devine Detroit
4th[32] 1983 John Devine Seattle
5th[33] 1984 John Devine St. Louis
11th[34] 1995 Betty Tracy-Clipman Miami Beach
11th[35] 1996 Betty Tracy-Clipman Salt Lake City
9th[36] 2002 Todd Wilson Portland
8th[37] 2003 Todd Wilson Montreal
11th[38] 2004 Roy Prichard Louisville
21st[39] 2007 Roy Prichard Denver
16th[40] 2008 Roy Prichard Nashville

Community Outreach

The Houston Tidelanders have sung at the Heroes at Home Golf Tournament[41] supporting the Green Beret Foundation. The Tidelanders have also performed benefits for Fort Bend Family Promise[42], Fort Bend ISD Men's Night[43] and the Needville High School Choir.[44]

The Tidelanders started a Youth In Harmony program that serves Houston area High Schools. The High School A Cappella Tag Contest had its inaugural competition in 2022.[45]

Recordings

  • On Our Way - 2009
  • Celebrate - 2006
  • Steppin' Out - 2003
  • It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - 2000
  • On With the Show - 1996

References

  1. ↑ "Home Southwestern District Barbershop Harmony Society". Southwestern District.
  2. ↑ "Districts". Barbershop Harmony Society. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  3. ↑ "BHS International Convention - Barbershop Wiki Project". Barbershop Wiki Project. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  4. ↑ "Barbershop Heroes". Barbershop Harmony Society. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  5. ↑ "The Origin Story of the Houston Tidelanders". Houston Tidelanders. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  6. ↑ "Tidelanders Leaders". Houston Tidelanders. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  7. ↑ "Tidelanders District & International Placements and Wins". BarbershopWiki. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
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  41. ↑ "2018 Heroes at Home Golf Special Tournament Guest". Heroes At Home. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  42. ↑ "Share a Good Time Benefiting Fort Bend Family Promise". Fort Bend Family Promise. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
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