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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 is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben May as the Music Director.
The appointment of Ben May as the Houston Tidelanders New Music Director was announced when it happened in 2018.
Ben first states why he wants to be the Tidelanders’ Musical Director. He started by saying, “Since I ‘discovered’ barbershop harmony in high school, I have loved the sound, the teamwork” continuing, he said “and most importantly, the camaraderie that is present in tight-knit barbershop ensembles”.
Ben full on supports the Tidelanders mission. Consequently, he then said, “I want to lead the Tidelanders, musically, because I hope to perpetuate that tradition of brotherhood and unity”.
Above all, Ben recognizes the need for unity. Mr. May concluded with, “I want to help lead this chorus because I believe that choral music can and should bring our city, our nation, and our world closer together.”
In other conversations, Ben has described himself as multifaceted. He in particular talked about himself as a Teacher, a Student, and a Competitor. For example, he sang with the Westminister Choir and Kantorei Early Music Ensemble.
Ben is currently Director of Choral Activities at Brazosport College. He expects to receive his Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting in May 2019. He attends the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music.
His primary instructors are Betsy Cook Weber and Jeb Mueller. He first obtained Music degrees from Westminster Choir College (Princeton, NJ) and Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) before enrolling at UH.
Do you like to sing? It’s for this reason that you should come sing with us! The Tidelanders rehearse at 7:00 every Monday evening at ChristChurch Presbyterian, 5001 Bellaire Blvd. in Bellaire.
Men who like to sing are welcome to meet Ben. And then come sing with the Tidelanders. Finally, join us on our journey to musical excellence, community service, and fellowship.
This announcement was originally posted on our Facebook page as “Houston Tidelanders Appoint New Music Director” and has been adapted. Read more about Ben and our Music Team.
Interested in learning how to sing? Click to read The Basics of Music Theory Explained or The Basics of Barbershop Harmony 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.
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