Texas Tradition Chorus Leadership
Texas Tradition Chorus thrives because of the energy and style of the people who have stepped up to lead. Here are a few of the people who make our chorus a success.
Lynda Gouker - Director
Lynda has been around barbershop music all of her life. Her dad had her singing in a quartet before she started school. An experienced director, she has "waved her hands" in front of choruses in Michigan, California, Georgia and Texas. In 2007 Lynda and three friends decided a performance quality women's chorus was needed in the Tarrant/Johnson County area. From these four voices developed the 55+ voice Texas Tradition Chorus. We are very fortunate to have such a truly talented, fun-loving director.
Lilly Hamner - President
Music has been a part of Lilly's life since she started out in children's theater way back in the day. She went on to earn her BA in music from Agnes Scott College focusing on the cello and voice. After living the life of a starving artist in Atlanta by performing in local theater, light opera, and waiting tables, she took a break to raise her amazing son and start a career in education. As soon as she became an empty nester she knew it was time to get back to music and is so extremely thankful for the Google search that led her to the Texas Tradition Chorus back in 2022. Since that time she has fallen in love with the art of barbershop, thanks to TCC's fabulous director and the amazing ladies that make up this chorus. During the day she continues her career in education as an Early Childhood Coordinator with Arlington ISD.
Tami Raterree - Vice President
Tami found TCC through a Facebook notice. She sings bass. Her dancing and singing started at age 3 including church and school chorus.
A retired law enforcement officer and one time educator, Tami has been married to Mark for 39 years. They own B S Trading in Burleson. Tami has two children, a fabulous daughter-in-law, and Grandson Maddox.
Tami enjoys hunting, fishing, crocheting, and music.
Sharla Harrison - Secretary
Sharla joined the world of Barbershop in 1985 with the original Texas Tradition Chorus. She is a lifetime barbershopper, loving 4 part harmony. She is a widowed mom of one daughter, 18, who is the joy of her life. Aside from her, she loves music, musicals, gardening, outdoor activities, traveling, scrapbooking, cooking and animals.
Angel Dye - Treasurer
Texas Tradition Chorus has been a huge blessing in my life, and I am honored to be your treasurer. I grew up with a dad who loves to sing, so there's always been music in my life. I began singing when I was a child. I love singing many genres, but I have a deep passion for singing praises to my King, Jesus. His life, death, burial, and resurrection truly excite me to press on with joy, no matter what I may face. I love to write songs and poetry and to paint, decorate, do small renovations, and redo furniture. I've been married to my husband DJ for 12 years, and we have a sweet little house in Keene with 3 crazy dogs (Onyx, Sephine, and Bo). I work as a caregiver for my aunt, Dorothy Ann. She is 57 and is my mom's baby sister. She's severely handicapped and nonverbal for the most part, but pretty often, she lets out a sweet "thank you" or "I love you too." As hard of a job as it can be, I'm honored that God lets me serve my family in this way. To Him be the glory.
Texas Tradition Chorus Board
2025
Top (L-R): Theda Briggs, Raelyn Menken, Cheryl Moulder, Diane Hall
Bottom (L-R): Lilly Hamner, Sharla Harrison, Tami Rateree, Angel Dye