"All About Savannah" - 13th Colony Sound's Annual Show

“All About Savannah” is a musical comedy highlighting the sights and places of Savannah. Exploring our beautiful parks, ballparks, restaurants and churches through song provides an entertaining evening of laughs and listening pleasure for the entire family.

Presented by 13^th Colony Sound, Savannah’s Barbershop Harmony Society Chorus also features select quartet performances as well as the Savannah Arts Academy “Skylarks” and Boys Quartet.

Presented on Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th at the Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Avenue, Savannah, GA. Curtain Time is 7:00 PM Friday, and 6:00 PM Saturday. Parking is free. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students; tickets at the door will be $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets for military personnel, sponsored by community businesses, will be distributed at the Hunter AAF gymnasium.

To reserve tickets please visit www.savannahbarbershoppers.org or call 912-344-9768.

Bidding A Fond Farewell to the Howells

Recently, we bade a fond farewell to one of own. Spence Howell has been a long-time member of 13th Colony Sound and a beloved friend to each member of our group. He and his wife Claire are moving to Arizona to be closer to family.

We will miss them both very, very much.

We aren't just losing one unique character with Spence's departure—we're losing a bunch of them. Spence put his gifts to good use and created some of the most iconic characters in TCS show history. A considerable portion of his career was spent in South America, and he is fluent in at least 3 or 4 foreign languages. He drew on his experiences and his ethnic understanding to make memorable characters that ring like one of our barbershop chords.

Who can forget this memorable member of the Tijuana Tacos, who sang “Mexicali Rose,” right before the sheriff demanded to see their green cards?




And then there's the famous musicologist Dr. Omar Valentino, who can match any couple to their their perfect song. “Here, There, and Everywhere” is not a suitable song for love that lasts—no, no, no, try “Because of You” instead.



Spence's wife Claire has also been a valuable part of our chorus. Not long ago, she served as our Valentine's coordinator and did a fantastic job on what is always an arduous undertaking. I don't believe she or her husband are capable of uninteresting conversation—no matter the topic. That's the definition of a classy couple.

Things are already different here at 13^th Colony Sound. We look forward to the time when we'll meet them again.

Nathan P. Daniel
VP Public Relations & IT
13th Colony Sound

 

TCS Fall Show - "Witness for the Defense"

A trial is  beginning. The plaintiff charges that barbershop harmony as practiced by the 13th Colony Sound and Moon River Choruses violates the rules of classical harmony and seeks to prohibit them from that style of singing. Both the plaintiff and the defense present arguments supporting their positions, principally through songs sung in the barbershop harmony style. The defense calls the Ghost of O. C. Cash, the founder of the Barbershop Harmony Society as a witness. He explains the origins of barbershop harmony with many examples. A trial ends with shocking, surprise evidence.

Come enjoy this night of barbershop harmony with us, Savannah's barbershop chorus, 13th Colony Sound, as we present to you...

WHERE: Lucas Theatre

WHEN: October 5th & 6th at 7:08 PM

COST: $15 Advanced Tickets; $20 at the Door

Check out our website for more information: http://savannahbarbershoppers.org.

Order tickets online here: http://tickets.savannahboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=281

Or call 912-525-5050