Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published August 13, 2023
Volume 182
Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director
Bearing the image of the Creator as we
cultivate creativity
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr
We have just completed our first week of classes, and couldn’t be more excited. The caliber of student in the Arts classroom is outstanding, we can certainly see great things to come! As things continue to unfold, you may have questions. Please feel free to reach out to any of our Arts staff and let us know how we can help. Simply email your Director or send to performingarts@tcslions.org and we’ll make sure to get you the information you need.
We have put together a statement that describes what we hope to accomplish in the Arts department at TCS. We desire to bear the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity. This simple phrase encompasses the heart behind what we do as your Arts staff. We wish to do everything in the image of Christ first and foremost. And to teach your students to do the same. And we recognize that God is our Master Creator. We want to honor Him for the gift He has given each of us, and train to become better and better in that gift each and every day. We want to cultivate the creativity inside of each student, and see them blossom and realize their full potential in Christ.
Here’s to a great school year ahead. We will give you our best. And will pull the best out of your student as well. Let’s have a fantastic school year together and create for God’s glory!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Want to stay informed? Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…
August 14-18 - Theatre Audition Week
September 9 - LeadCon 1 - Thespians
September 22 - Marching Lions Band Night
September 26 - Coweta County Marching Band Expo
October 12-14 - HS One Act Performances
October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition
November 2, 4, 5 - MS Musical Performances
November 10-11 - Elementary Drama Club Performances
November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances
December 2 - MS Band All State Audition
December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert
December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert
December 5 - Band Christmas Concert
December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert
December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)
December 12 - Dance Club Recital
ALL THINGS THEATRE
THEATRE INTEREST MEETING FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
OPEN TO 1st GRADE through 12th GRADE
NEW TIME!
Monday, August 14th at 5pm - Student Center, Building 1
With so much happening in this growing department, our team wanted to have a time for ALL theatre families to come together and learn how to get involved in theatre at TCS throughout your student’s time here.
We will start with news that pertains to every age group, and then break into specific age groups!
For questions about this, please reach out to Mrs. Lizzie Perez (HS and Elementary focus) at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org or Mrs. Emily Litton (MS focus) at emily.litton@tcslions.org.
DRAMA CLUB for 1st-5th GRADERS IS BACK!!
CLUB INFO, DATES, and TIMES
Cost $200
There are only a couple spots left for our Drama Club productions this year. If you are interested in your student getting involved, please contact Lizzie Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org to see if there are any remaining spots available.
Performances will be Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th with our students presenting two acts: Act One: 1st-2nd Grades and Act Two: 3rd-5th Grades, giving both age groups THREE CHANCES to perform their productions.
CLUB INFO, DATES, and TIMES
Cost $200
1st and 2nd Grade • Directed by Mrs. Emily Litton - Mondays from 3-5pm
3rd-5th Grade • Directed by Mrs. Amber Poelman - Thursdays from 3-5pm. We are excited to announce they will be presenting the musical, Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon! This sweet tale is all about the race to find the precious treasure, only to realize the best and most lasting treasure is friendship.
CLUB STARTS MONDAY, AUGUST 21st!
AUDITION WEEK DETAILS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
MONDAY, Aug 14th - Theatre Interest Meeting for 1st-12th Theatre - 5pm
STUDENT CENTER - Building 1
Join us for a time of fellowship for all theatre families 1st-12th grade.
We will talk through each age group and ways that we can all support and grow together! As we walk from Elementary up to Middle and High School, grades will be dismissed when information is no longer relevant.
TUESDAY, Aug 15th - MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITION WORKSHOP - 6-7pm
STUDENT CENTER - Building 1
Middle School students will have a chance to work with Mrs. Litton and team on audition content BEFORE auditions start. Get feedback on your audition AND practice reading from the script, singing, and learning choreography. Attendance is optional, but extremely encouraged for students to feel more comfortable! Sign ups available soon!
WEDNESDAY, Aug 16th - Middle and High School Auditions - 3:30-5:30pm
ROOM 502, HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
Students will sign up for a 1.5 hour slot where they will:
-read from a script with other students
-learn a short dance combo
-sing a one minute musical theatre song that represents them (prepared in advance)
To sign up for a time slot, click this link: https://forms.gle/2hTscA7TvUa138iH6
For questions about Middle School please email Mrs. Litton at emily.litton@tcslions.org
For questions about High School please email Mrs. Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org
THURSDAY, Aug 17th - Middle and High School Auditions - 3:30-8:30pm
ROOM 502, HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
Students will sign up for a 1.5 hour slot where they will:
-read from a script with other students
-learn a short dance combo
-sing a one minute musical theatre song that represents them (prepared in advance)
To sign up for a time slot, click this link: https://forms.gle/2hTscA7TvUa138iH6
For questions about Middle School please email Mrs. Litton at emily.litton@tcslions.org
For questions about High School please email Mrs. Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org
CALL BACKS FOR INDIVIDUAL SHOWS/EVENTS WILL BE THE WEEK OF AUG 20th.
Students will be notified if they are needed for call backs
HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE - EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS
As we continue to grow as performers and technicians, we want to look for ways to continue to learn, try new things, and master techniques. This year, we are offering “morning workouts” where High School students can attend before school to stretch their theatre muscles.
We will be releasing a calendar monthly, but days will vary based on skills, upcoming events, and more. At times, we will have guest teachers, and students will be able to take advantage of experts in this field!
Workouts are week days from 7:30-8am in Room 502.
DANCE CLUB - FALL 2023
Dance Club is back for our Fall Semester!
After an incredible Spring Semester and amazing Summer Dance Camps we invite your students to join us this Fall for another chance to dance!
Dance Club is open to Pre-K4 through High School students. We will focus on fundamentals of dance with a focus in multiple styles of dance training. All Preschool through Fifth Grade students will learn Ballet, Tap, and Hip Hop. Middle and High School will focus on Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. All students are expected to participate in our end of semester Dance Recital on December 12th - Additional Details COMING SOON!
Dance Classes begin the week of August 21st! Each grade level will have class once per week throughout the semester.
Our Fall Dance Club Schedule is as follows:
Monday / High School / 3:45-5pm
Tuesday / 1st-3rd Grade / 3:45-4:45pm
Wednesday / Pre-K & Kindergarten / 7:30-8:30am / GO Church Campus
Thursday / Middle School / 3:45-5pm
Friday / 4th-5th Grade / 3:45-4:45pm
**Scheduling Subject to Change based on enrollment**
Students are required to provide their own shoes. Be sure to sign up early, space is limited and will fill quickly!
Link to Pay & Secure Your Spot: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=ixem220hwru
NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!
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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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
Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com
Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@gmail.com
Terri Ingram - Horn, Piano - terri.ingram.music@gmail.com
Monica Lee - Voice, Piano - monicalee396@gmail.com
Sharissa Manwaring - Violin - 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
Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.pinson@tcslions.org
Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com
Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org
Elisabeth Veal - Harp - deb1392@gmail.com
Nathanael Woodruff - Guitar, Piano - grassfedpower3@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!!
GO WEEK - AUSTRIA
We are planning a GO Week trip to Vienna and Salzburg, Austria for GO Week 2024. This will be Performing Arts and Missions focused, which is why it is listed here in the Performing Arts section. We are beginning to promote the general details of this trip, as we know many of you will be quite interested. We will tour Vienna and the life of Mozart, Salzburg where Mozart was born and The Sound of Music was filmed, and also partner with local churches for some missions work.
All Go Week trips will be advertised to students on August 23rd or 24th, and the goal is all students are signed up by September 6th. Trips are on a first come, first serve basis once registration opens, so be on the lookout for that.
Please email tim.hurt@tcslions.org if you have any questions as you consider joining us in Austria.
INSTRUMENT REPAIR
We use Big Note Music for on site repair of many of our musical instruments. If you have an instrument that needs repair as the school year begins, this may be a great option for you. The process works with you filling out an online form, pre-paying for the repair, and then they come for a scheduled repair session right on our Trinity campus. Your student wouldn’t be away from their instrument except when it’s on the repair table. This convenient option has worked for us for a few years now. Simply fill out the online form and let us know that a repair has been scheduled.
Online Link to Schedule a Repair: https://bignotemusic.com/product/schedule-repair/