The many accomplishments and honors bestowed upon the South Garland A Cappella Choir have only been made possible through the dedication and hardwork of its students, parents, and directors. As members of one of the premier choirs in the State of Texas, our students are blessed to have unique opportunities and experiences which enrich their lives and teach them more about their art.

Convention Performances

Each year, schools from across the US submit audition tapes to sing at special conventions at either the state, region, or national level. Being chosen to sing at one of these conventions is one of the highest honors a choir can receive. South Garland's A Cappella Choir has been chosen to sing at nine such conventions in the past twenty-one years.

Texas Music Educators Association Convention 2002

Texas Music Educators Association Convention 1997

American Choral Directors Association National Convention 1993

American Choral Directors Association National Convention 1991

Southwest American Choral Directors Association Convention 1990

Texas Music Educators Association Convention 1989

American Choral Directors Association National Convention 1987

Southwest American Choral Directors Association Convention 1986

Texas Music Educators Association Convention 1985

 

All-State Performers

Throughout the fall semester, students compete in a series of rigorous and highly competitive auditions to be selected to both the All-Region and All-State choirs. The student's chosen for these choirs represent the best singers in the State of Texas. South Garland has throughout it's history consistently had representatives in this choir. Last year, we sent two students to the All-State Choir.

Congratulations to

Lindsey Barefield
Brittany Dye

 

Special Tours / Performances

The South Garland A Cappella Choir has toured the Hawaiian islands, twice toured Germany and Austria, performed in Carnegie Hall in 1993 and 1998 and have numerous national and international outstanding choir awards, including the outstanding mixed choir at the Bournemouth, England’s 1999 Music Makers Festival. The South Garland A Cappella Choir has performed with The Kings Singers and the Kiev Boys Choir, has participated in nationally televised performances with Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Jessica Simpson, and Billy Gilman, and has sung the national anthem at games for the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and Atlanta Braves.

 

UIL Contest

Each spring, choirs in the state of Texas participate in UIL Concert and Sightreading contests. These events grade the choirs on their ability to perform to predefined standards not only in a concert setting but also with music that they have never seen. The choirs are graded on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being the best rating possible. Receiving both a 1 rating in concert and sightreading is referred to as a "Sweepstakes" recognition for excellence. Since 1983, our choirs have consistently received Sweepstakes ratings and we plan to continue the “Tradition of Excellence” in the years to come.