Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published March 24, 2024
Volume 213
Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director
“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”
A Note from the Director
Music Really Does It All!!
This past week I had the opportunity to teach our rising 9th grade students and families about left brain and right brain function, and how music and creativity is one of the only areas where we actually use both sides of the brain simultaneously. This process equips the maturing student to excel in not just the Arts, but in all aspects of life. Being involved in the Arts throughout your student’s career at Trinity prepares them to achieve higher levels of success, no matter what they choose to pursue upon graduation. This quote sums it up nicely: “Music educates us holistically. It educates us musically. It educates us socially. It educates us emotionally. It educates us spiritually. It educates us academically. It educates us physically. It educates us individually. It educates us collectively. Music really does it all.” Vaughan Fleischfresser
UPCOMING EVENTS
Want to stay informed? Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…
April 12-13 - MS Spring Show
April 20 - Music in the Parks Music Festival - Carowinds, Charlotte, NC
April 23 - Performing Arts Awards Night
April 25-27 - Elementary Drama Club Spring Show
May 1 - MS Talent Show
May 3-5 - HS Spring Show - Sponge Bob
May 6 - Recorders Concert 6:00pm
May 6 - Orchestra Concert 7:30pm
May 7 - Band Concert 7:00pm
May 9 - Chorus Concert 7:00pm - First Baptist PTC
This week’s items:
Fine Arts Festival Recap
HS Electives Offerings Announced
Marching Lions News
All Things Theatre
Music Arts Academy
Instrument Repair
DISTRICT FINE ARTS FESTIVAL RECAP
Last week we hosted right here on our Trinity campus the Georgia District Fine Arts Festival. We had 274 students from 24 different churches participate. From Trinity itself we had 60 students participate and they were involved in 72 different entries, and took home 20 first place awards for the state! The weekend was a huge success! Congratulations to all on a job well done, and on the ministry and heart with which you presented. We are proud of you all!!
HS ELECTIVES OFFERINGS
We are excited to announce our HS Elective offerings for the 2024-25 school year. Earlier this month we had the opportunity to visit the rising 9th grade students and spell out how choosing electives works. We will be talking with current HS students as well, and can’t wait to see you enroll in your Arts electives of choice. Please let us know if you would like any further information about these exciting elective offerings.
HS Performing Arts Elective Offerings - 2024-25
Chamber Group (Combined Band/Orchestra)
Chorus
Technical Theatre
Musical Theatre
Film & Broadcast Production
Live Media Production
Worship Team
Chamber Group (Combined Band/Orchestra) (CTAE) Provides opportunity to develop instrumental performance skills on traditional band and orchestra instruments. Includes elements of music theory and music history, and opportunities for off-campus festivals and experiences. Emphasizes preparation toward performance. Stresses individual progress and group experiences.
Chorus (CTAE) Provides opportunity to develop performance skills and knowledge in choral singing. Covers multiple styles and musical periods. Includes elements of music theory and sight singing, and opportunities for off-campus festivals and experiences. Emphasizes preparation toward performance. Stresses individual progress and group experiences.
Technical Theatre (CTAE) Through hands-on projects and an emphasis on production, develop your skills as a Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager and other positions, as well as discover a passion for design through props, costumes, and scenery. First semester will focus on the basics of the team positions and how to lead effectively, using One Act as a space to put skills into practice. We will also begin to develop ideas for the Spring show. Second Semester will focus heavily on producing designs and materials for the Spring show as well as other projects. Students can take this course multiple times.
Musical Theater (CTAE) Learn theatre history and review the basics of acting while learning to develop and portray characters in meaningful ways through movement and song. This class centers heavily on performance, with new material throughout the semesters and focuses on growth every year. Each semester, this class will have a showcase to display their growth in character development, movement, and singing. Students can take this course multiple times.
Film & Broadcast Production (CTAE) In this engaging course, students will embark on a comprehensive journey through the captivating world of filmmaking and broadcast production. From the initial spark of an idea to the final edit, students will dive into the fundamentals of the cinematic process, honing their skills in scriptwriting, cinematography, and directing. This hands-on experience course will help students grasp the nuances of camera operation, lighting, and sound design. In addition to mastering the art of filmmaking, our students will also explore the exciting realm of broadcast production, gaining insights into the essentials of live broadcasting, video editing, and studio production techniques. Whether aspiring to be the next Spielberg or envisioning a career behind the camera in broadcasting, this elective equips students with the proficiency to bring their creative visions to life.
Live Event Production Tech (CTAE) This course is a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals essential to create seamless and captivating live events. Students will learn the intricacies of live event audio production, mastering the art of sound design, mixing, and troubleshooting to ensure crystal-clear audio experiences. Students will also become proficient in Pro-Presenter presentation software, acquiring skills in creating dynamic visual content that enhances the overall event experience. Additionally, students will illuminate the stage with their understanding of lighting techniques, learning to manipulate color, intensity, and mood to create visually stunning atmospheres. Through hands-on projects and collaborative exercises, students will be empowered to blend creativity with technical precision, emerging with a well-rounded skill set in live event production tech.
Worship Team (CTAE) This is offered as a half-credit course before school, two days per week. Focus is on preparing and practicing for weekly chapel services. Students who have a heart for worship and the desire to help lead their peers in worship should join this team. Covers both instrumental and vocal technique and delivery in a worship setting. Successful audition may be required for enrollment.
Marching Lions News
Important Upcoming Marching Lions Dates
April
9th-11th - Color Guard Auditions 3:30-5:00pm
11th - Percussion Auditions 4:00pm - Band Room
(You should have received an email with these details already. Contact us if you still need materials or more information)
12th - Uniform Fittings 2:00pm (HS) and 2:45pm (MS) - Band Room
16th - Parent and student meeting for the 2024 marching season 6:30pm - All Marching Lions - Band Room
22nd - Music rehearsal for Greatest Showman. All winds and percussion 3:30-6:00pm - Band Room
ALL THINGS THEATRE
Theatre Roundtable
Join us at one (or both) of these dates to speak into our growing program!
Offer ideas, answer questions, and connect with other parents in the program. Topics will include scheduling, rehearsal times, ways for students to be involved, and more! Led by Lizzie Perez and open to any parents or guardians involved or desiring to be involved in theatre.
Monday, March 25th - 5:15pm - Elementary Aged Focus - STUDENT CENTER
Tuesday, March 26th - 6:45pm - Middle and High School Aged Focus - MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
Thespian Inductions
Interested in joining TROUPE 8184?
The International Thespian Society is an honor society that honors excellence in High School Theatre.
If you are a student desiring to become a Thespian this year, follow the steps below:
Fill out this google form here BY WED, MARCH 20th. This serves as your intent to apply.
https://forms.gle/oKVzstt92DReT9yQ6
Once you fill out the digital form, you will be able to pick up a PHYSICAL form from Mrs. Perez in ROOM 502. These forms are due by MONDAY, MARCH 25th.
If you are eligible to be inducted, you will be invited by our current Troupe members by Thursday, March 28th to participate in INDUCTION WEEK - April 8th-12th.
Our 2024 Induction Ceremony will be on Thursday, April 11th in the evening.
MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY
Arts Academy 2023-24 Updates
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 - 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/