How to Improve Sight-Reading Skills
How to improve sight-reading skills An Introduction to Sight-Reading What exactly is sight-reading? Sight-reading is the ability to look at a sheet music chart and sing it for the first
The Houston Tidelanders Chorus once again performed for the benefit of the Fort Bend Family Promise organization and the families they support.
The Houston Tidelanders were excited to once again host a Good Time Show (“GTS”) for Fort Bend Family Promise. The Tidelanders have a tradition of performing these family oriented shows for many years. Fort Bend Family Promise has sponsored several shows. Most recently, they sponsored our “Share a Good Time” show on May 21st, 2022.
These shows feature our family friendly a cappella barbershop repertoire but instead of stadium style seating, features tables. This cabaret style of show encourages the interaction and engagement of friends and family that can see and visit with each other.
Another distinction of this style of show is that the Houston Tidelanders act as the table’s waiters. At the Fort Bend Family Promise “Share a Good Time” show, we served water, tea, and sodas with popcorn.
“We love Family Promise! Their mission to help families on the margins and give them support with dignity is a fantastic service to the Fort Bend Community. Our last performance for Fort Bend Family Promise was in 2018. So we’re thrilled to help this worthy cause after nearly four years since our last performance here,” said Richard Howell, the Houston Tidelanders President.
We had a great show. It was awesome to see our patrons standup in a show of solidarity during some of our patriotic songs. “God Bless the USA” as it was performed by Lakeside Quartet was particularly well received. Ringside and S.L.E.D Quartets also performed songs that were very well received and enjoyed by the audience. Our Women’s (SSAA) High School Quartet Tag Contest competition winner The Kerr High School Treble Ensemble Quartet from Kerr High School also performed via recorded video.
We, the Houston Tidelanders, and all of our singers, are proud to be Americans. Our Chorus performed a Barbershop rendition of “This is My Country” and the Armed Forces Medley which is a musical composition of the songs from five of the United States military branches (in performance order):
We had about 128 patrons in attendance. Proceeds from ticket sales will be contributed for the benefit of Fort Bend Family Promise. We were also able to help collect some individual donations that were made directly to the Fort Bend Family Promise organization.
Our Set List:
Be Our Guest
I Love to Hear That Old Barbershop Style
At Last
Java Jive
Mona Lisa
Almost Like Being in Love
Desperado
Kiss the Girl
Swing Low Chariot – Swing Down Chariot
Smile
Blue Moon
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
This is My Country
America the Beautiful
Armed Forces Melody
The Houston Tidelanders Chorus performs in the Greater Houston Metropolitan area throughout the calendar year. Our organization has performed at charity benefits including Fort Bend Family Promise, Fort Bend ISD Men’s Fest, and the annual Heroes at Home Golf event benefiting the Green Beret Foundation. The Houston Tidelanders offers Singing Valentines, Good Times Shows, and Christmas performances annually.
The Houston Tidelanders have won the Southwestern District of the Barbershop Harmony Society’s competition 17 times and placed in the top 10 in International competition 9 times.
Learn how Barbershop Harmony is different from other types of a cappella music in The Basics of Barbershop Harmony Explained or get started with The Basics of Music Theory Explained.
How to improve sight-reading skills An Introduction to Sight-Reading What exactly is sight-reading? Sight-reading is the ability to look at a sheet music chart and sing it for the first
Generally in most years, the SWD sponsors an annual Chorus and Quartet competition. The exception is the pandemic year we experienced due to Covid-19. There was no competition during the pandemic. The BHS recent resumed chorus competitions in 2022.
The Tidelanders excitedly sponsored our first singing competition. We promoted the contest to over 200 high schools in Harris and Fort Bend counties in Texas. We announced two winners (Men’s and Women’s) mid-April. We are looking forward to planning a bigger contest next year.
The Houston Tidelanders Chorus is pleased that we were able to perform for Clear Lake audiences once again! We’ve been performing in the Clear Lake area for about 25 years and it’s one of favorite shows.
“Smile” continues to be considered timeless. Meaning the message always seems to be relevant. As long as it continues to be popular, artists will continue to cover and interpret it’s meaning in order to continue to have it resonate with audiences. Modern artists like Michael Jackson have arranged and performed it.