Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published June 5, 2022

Volume 132

2021-22 PERFORMANCE EVENTS

Check back here for concert dates, performances and other Performing Arts events.

• June 6-10 Elementary Drama Camp

• June 13-17 MS Drama Camp

• June 6 First Night of MS Drum Corps Summer Sessions

  • Summer Session Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18

• June 6-24 HS Summer Show 

• July 18-22 HS Drama Intensive

• July 25-29 Marching Lions 2022 Band Camp

• Aug 1-5 National Fine Arts Competition - Orlando, FL

*For more summer camp information, please visit https://tcslions.org/summer-camps

*Questions or comments, please contact performingarts@tcslions.org

6th GRADE HONOR BAND

Three members of the Trinity Christian 6th Grade Band were selected to perform with the Fayette County 6th Grade Honor Band on Saturday, May 21. After 4 hours of rehearsal, the students performed a great concert for their family and friends. Congratulations to these outstanding students. Pictured Left to Right: Samuel Leyimu, Kaleb Simmons and Isabelle Chammami.

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

We are at the end of the school year, and it’s a great time to reflect on all that has happened in the Arts at Trinity.  We are continually making progress and seeing new opportunities for our students to thrive in the Arts, and your support and participation are what make it as great as it is!  Thank you so much for partnering with us as we promote creative ways for our students to get involved.  We are all better for it!

Here is a look at some things that were new to Trinity with the 2021-22 school year…

Color Guard - In the Fall we began our very first Color Guard led by Mrs. Kim Pinkerton.  Special thanks to you, Mrs. Kim!  Seven students picked up flags for the very first time, and the color and visuals they added were a huge upgrade!  Well done, Ladies!

Pep Band - We also added a wind section to our Marching Band with these six students creating the first layer of winds and melody that will grow for years to come.  With this addition, we now have Color Guard, Drum Corps and Pep Band - together they make the newly formed “Trinity Marching Lions!”

MS Musical - This year we had our inaugural Middle School-only musical, Into the Woods, JR. and the creation of our Middle School MANEstage Productions.  This will be an annual tradition with our Middle School students having a production to own themselves.  Thank you so much, Mrs. Emily Litton for your tireless efforts here, and for promoting Theatre fully within the Middle School.  This is so exciting for these young actors and technicians.

Drum Club - We also started a new group in the Spring semester used to promote interest with our younger percussionists.  This group was made up of 5th grade and Middle School students, and they explored a variety of percussion instruments and methods.  It was so much fun!  Special thanks to Dr. Kathy Brown!

Staffing - We welcomed onto our team a few stellar staff members in part time or full time roles.  Mrs. Kaela Lawrence helped with several shows as our choreographer, Mr. Dale Zarlenga helped with several shows as our choral director, and Mrs. Lizzie Perez directed the High School Musical, Beauty and the Beast.  Thank you so much for the excellence you brought this school year.

 Two of these individuals will take on expanded roles in 2022-23.  Mrs. LIzzie has now become our Theatre Director of the entire Theatre Department.  We see amazing things to come as this department continues to grow and expand.  Mr. Dale will take on an additional role as our High School Chorus Director.  This will also bring energy and vision to these Choral students as they develop their talents.  Welcome to the team!

 Mrs. Sharissa Manwaring has also increased her role as she is now our Orchestra Director.  With the retirement of Dr. Barbara Salter, Mrs. Manwaring has stepped up to the plate and we are already seeing results.  The students are motivated, learning is a constant, and retention of these students from grade to grade is happening!  Well done, Mrs. Manwaring!

As a final note, I want to say thank you for your prayers.  I have been impressed throughout this school year that we are not just creating good musicians in your students.  We are raising them up to be a light in the Arts world and in whatever calling God has for them.  It is so important that we keep our feet grounded on God’s Word and His promises.  It is vital that we put our faith in the only One who is faithful.  It is imperative that we walk in the freedom Christ came to purchase for us all, redeeming us from sin and giving us liberty to worship the God of all the Universe.  He is the Master Creator, and we want Him to receive all the glory as we rehearse and perform!