tidelanders HISTORY
1960 - 1979
First Contests
By the early 1960’s, the Tidelanders began to score well in contests and was soon winning Southwestern District competitions. In 1965, Houston competed in its first-ever International Contest. Though many members were certain the “Gold” would belong to the Tidelanders, they had the rather humbling experience of only placing 12th.
First District Contest Win
In 1968, the Tidelanders won District competition and then shocked themselves by scoring 2nd at the International contest in St. Louis. John Devine led the chorus to a 4th place finish at the International competition in Atlantic City in 1969. Mike McCord became Director and under his leadership, the Tidelanders placed 3rd at Portland in 1973 and then 4th at San Francisco in 1976.
International Competitions
The Tidelanders returned to International competition five times in the next eight years. In 1977, under the direction of George Howe, they placed 6th in Philadelphia.
