Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published September 10, 2023
Volume 186
Bearing the image of the Creator as we
cultivate creativity
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr
We are now finishing our fourth week of school, and are already noticing improvement in each of our Arts areas! The students came in ready and hungry to learn, and are truly soaking it all up! From amazing auditions in all of our Theatre groups, to first notes in the Band and Orchestra rooms, to new students coming in and bringing solid gifts, we at Trinity are truly blessed!
As we progress through the school year, the students’ efforts at home are just as important as on campus. We know that practice at home and individual time invested in their part to play makes a huge difference. Students come in more confident when they have worked at home, and make much larger strides in their personal development. And the group as a whole benefits as well, with each person contributing fully to the group effort.
Parents, please continue to encourage your student to put in the effort. This encouragement from home is vital as we partner together. Keep working on memorization of lines and lyrics, practicing those scales over and over, working on vocal technique, studying theory, and so much more.
Lastly, THANK YOU for your support and encouragement. We sense this in great measure from you, our parents! Our families are outstanding, and we are seeing God do great things in the Arts as we continue to partner together!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Want to stay informed? Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…
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
NEW PRACTICE LOT - MARCHING LIONS
We have exciting news! Our Marching Lions now have a practice area in the West Student Parking Lot! We have lined this lot, similar to what many other schools with marching bands do, and our band can now practice their field formations here after school. This will help this growing program continue to learn and enhance field shows and work on their marching basics.
What does this mean for you? If you are a student who drives to school, we would ask that during marching season you do not park in the first section of this student lot beyond 4pm. Normal school day and afternoon carline will not be affected at all, but at 4pm several days each week during marching season the band will utilize this area.
There are three sections of the student lot, and only one of these sections is lined. This is the only section we will need available for these 4pm rehearsals - you will notice the purple lines on the pavement of this section. Thank you so much for your consideration here, and helping our Marching Lions be the very best they can be!
ALL THINGS THEATRE
HIGH SCHOOL THESPIAN MEETING - THESCON 2024
If your student is interested in attending the Georgia Theatre Conference in February 2024, please plan to attend a meeting the week of September 18th! We will work on permission forms, share more info, and answer any questions. A parent or guardian must be present at this meeting.
CONGRATS TO OUR CASTS!
ALL of our shows for the beginning of the year have been cast! Congrats to all the talented actors listed below! Save the dates for performances coming up!
HIGH SCHOOL ONE ACT
Performing Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15
ELEMENTARY DRAMA CLUB
Performing Saturday, Nov. 4th and Sunday, Nov. 5th
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL
Performing Thursday, Nov. 9th-Saturday, Nov. 11th
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Performing in January 2024
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
Looking to volunteer?
Dance Club would love to have you join us this December!
Multiple opportunities available! Please see the link below for more information regarding rehearsal and recital dates, times, and location!
SignUp Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9AE2AA3F5C61-home
For additional information, email Kelsea Krisle at kelsea.krisle@tcslions.org
MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY
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 - stacee.adams@tcslions.org
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 - northgaharpist@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!!
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/