Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 154

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published December 4, 2022

Volume 154

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

2022-23 PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS

Check back here weekly for concert dates, performances and other Performing Arts events.  Here are just a few to start, but many more dates and events will be posted soon…

  • December 5  Recorders Concert - 6pm, HS Auditorium

  • December 6  Band Concert - 7pm, HS Auditorium

  • December 8 Chorus Concert - 7pm, First Baptist Church, Newnan

  • December 9-11 Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • December 10 HS All State Auditions - Whitewater High School

  • December 15 Lower School Christmas Program 6pm

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

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR - DECEMBER EDITION

“When I grow up, I want to be just like you!”  We hear this all through life in one way or another.  Someone younger than us sees something they admire, and they make a comment about that trait being worth pursuing as they navigate life.  For me, when I grow up I still want to feel and act young.  In the world of brain function and neural response this is actually attainable through music.  We’ve been referencing brain function in our monthly articles all throughout the school year, and here is another article that defends the theory that brain development and function all throughout life is enhanced by involvement in the Arts.  https://www.americanscientist.org/article/the-argument-for-music-education 

In “The Argument for Music Education” there are interesting findings as people age.  For us parents and grandparents, the continued enjoyment of music performance is equally as important as to our students.  In the research from this article, “some of the most surprising results came from musicians in their sixties and seventies, who showed stronger memory, attention, and hearing abilities than did contemporaries who had never participated in music training. We also found direct evidence for differences in brain function between older musicians and nonmusicians. Neural responses to speech generally slow as we age. Not so in lifelong musicians: A 65-year-old musician’s neural responses are indistinguishable from those of a 25-year-old nonmusician … Musical experience early in life imparts lifelong neuroplasticity.”  Interested in more on this subject?  Click the link here to read further… https://www.americanscientist.org/article/the-argument-for-music-education 

It’s not enough to just take music for a year or two.  The encouragement is that it becomes a lifelong pursuit for all, and the benefits are real and tangible.  Keep practicing!  Keep playing music!  And keep enjoying live music for as long as possible, for all your life.  You will be glad you did!  And when you “grow up” you will look back with benefits aplenty!

CONCERT UPDATES & DECEMBER SCHEDULE

This past Thursday was the first of our December concerts, with many more to come. Our Orchestra performed wonderfully, and the progress is evident. Check out these pictures from the concert. And be sure to catch some of the upcoming performances as well. We can’t wait to see you there!

NEW TO TRINITY - DANCE!!

We have just launched our newest area of Performing Arts - DANCE!!  Mrs. Kelsea Krisle will be leading this club after school, and there is a place for students of all ages.  Check out the details below…

What To Expect: This club is designed for all ages at Trinity.  We will meet after school one day per week for each age range (schedule below).  Various styles will be taught including ballet, tap, contemporary and hip-hop

Season: The club season will begin the week of January 9, 2023.  Students will rehearse weekly until the end of season recital in early May.

Schedule:

  • Mondays High School 3:45-5pm

  • Tuesdays Elementary 1st-3rd 3:45-4:45pm

  • Wednesdays PreK/K 2:15-3:15pm (At GO Church)

  • Thursdays Middle School 3:45-5pm

  • Fridays Elementary 4th-5th 3:45-4:45pm


Location: PreK/K will take place on the GO Church campus (transportation will not be provided back to the main campus) // All other age levels will take place on the main campus.

Costumes: These will be included within the club fee.  All performers will receive a costume that will be theirs to keep.  (Shoes will be purchased by each family separately)

Recital: Each semester season will end with a student recital.  This upcoming semester will conclude in early May.  More details to come…

Club Fee: $170 per student, per semester.  Fees are used for costumes, instructor fees, supplies, and other items.

We have attached forms to many Blackbaud accounts, for those who have already expressed interest. If you don’t see this form to register, please let us know and we will make sure you have access. For more information, please email kelsea.krisle@tcslions.org.

ARTS ACADEMY - SPOTS AVAILABLE THIS JANUARY!!

We have a few openings available starting in January and would love to get your student involved in private lessons.  To enhance the Performing Arts experience at Trinity Christian School we offer the opportunity for private instruction, with a growing number of vocal and instrumental options. Our programs offer instruction at various levels to include those who are newly discovering their musical talents, as well as those who have been refining their art for years.  Interested in private instruction?  This is the place for you!

Here is a list of our current instructors.  

  • Stacee Adams - Piano - staceeadams@gmail.com 

  • Terri Ingram - Horn - terri.ingram.music@gmail.com 

  • Natalie King - Violin - natalie.king@tcslions.org 

  • Sharissa Manwaring - Strings - sharissa.manwaring@tcslions.org 

  • Bill Melton - Low Brass - bill.melton@tcslions.org 

  • Katie Palmer - Trumpet - katierollspalmer@gmail.com 

  • Lizzie Perez - Theatre, Voice - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org  

  • Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org 

  • Wayne Sipe - Guitar - wmsipe57@yahoo.com 

  • Nathanael Woodruff - Guitar - grassfedpower3@gmail.com   

  • Shae Johnson - Voice - shae@sheajohnson.net 

  • Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com 

For information regarding private music lessons, please contact one of the above instructors or visit https://tcslions.org/arts-academy.  

To register, please contact performingarts@tcslions.org.  All private music lessons are taught on the TCS campus, and are scheduled on an individual basis.  We can’t wait to get you started!!

SPRING SEMESTER - MAJOR EVENTS

There are so many exciting events happening throughout the school year in the Arts.  Here are a few to put on your calendar as you begin to look toward the Spring semester.  Great things to come…

  • High School Chamber Group & Chorus - Winter Classics Concert - February 6

  • High School Musical - Les Miserables - March 9-11

  • District Fine Arts Festival - March 17-18

  • Middle School Musical - You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown - April 14-15

  • Southern Star Band & Orchestra Festival - April 21-22

  • Performing Arts Awards Night - April 27

ALL THINGS THEATRE!!

Elementary Drama Club - 101 Dalmations

Tickets on sale NOW for 101 Dalmatians Kids! 

We are so excited to present TWO Casts of amazingly talented 1st-5th graders for performances in December. All performances will be in Building 1 in the Student Center.

Performances are:

  • Friday, December 9 at 6pm (Thunderbolt Cast)

  • Saturday, December 10 at 2pm (Thunderbolt Cast)

  • Saturday, December 10 at 6pm (Kanine Krunchies Cast)

  • Sunday, December 11 at 2pm (Kanine Krunchies Cast)

Thunderbolt Cast ticket links:

Kanine Krunchies Cast ticket links:

Contact lizzie.perez@tcslions.org for more information.

 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Many of our parents ask us how they can help.  If you are interested in volunteering in any area of the Arts, please fill out the following Google Form.  We will make sure your information gets to the correct staff member and we get you plugged in.  We have amazing families - thank you in advance for your help!