Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published May 19, 2024
Volume 221
Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director
“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”
We think about themes when we lead our students throughout each school year. We consider themes when planning concerts or seasons or events. And we implement these themes as we teach, train and mentor our students through these particular journeys. All of these themes center around the creativity that God has placed within each of us, which mirrors our mission statement for Performing Arts: “Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”
Themes are present throughout all of scripture, and include redemption, freedom, growth, joy, God’s covenant with us, and so many more! As we come to the end of our school year, and launch into “next seasons” both on the calendar and in life, we ask you to consider God’s theme for you. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness! He has given you everything you need to accomplish His will for your life, and to use the creativity within you to glorify His Son!
Students, you are valuable in God’s kingdom. The gifts He has placed within you are amazing, and you are displaying those throughout these end of year concerts and performances. And adults, you are valuable too! You and I have the privilege to mentor young lives, to impart within each of the students so many themes of life and godliness.
I am so blessed to be able to oversee so many amazing people in our Arts Department. God is doing amazing things in and through us, and I can’t wait to see how His plan continues to unfold. Many thanks to each of you, for your involvement, support, and prayers. Here’s to great themes ahead, to amazing musical adventures together, and for God to be the center of it all!
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Hiring of Kara Joy Bragg
We would like to introduce our newest addition to the Performing Arts staff, Kara Joy Bragg! She will graduate from Anderson University next month, and comes to us with a degree in Music Education, Vocal/Choral Emphasis, with minors in both Theatre and Dance. She will be overseeing the Choral Department, including MS and HS Chorus classes. She will also oversee MS Theatre including seasonal shows and the Jr. Thespian Troupe. Her vision for choral music and theatre will be a perfect fit for the growing needs of Performing Arts next school year and beyond.
Kara Joy is a TCS graduate, and her mom, Shannon, works in the High School. Please congratulate her when you see her on campus, she will be around some this May and then full time in the new school year.
Marching Band Senior Spotlights
We are so grateful for our amazing seniors. We are better because of them. We are growing because of them. And we can go to the next level because of them. These three have set an amazing example of leadership and dedication both on and off the field.
Kylie, Isaiah, and Anna we are so proud of you! We pray that God will go before you as you go off to college and do amazing new things. Keep the Lord close, He will never leave you EVER! The Marching Lions will always be your home.
Colossians 3:23-24
Fine Arts Festival
Trinity Fine Arts motto is “Empowering young artists to creatively express God’s truth to their generation”. We believe that during the 2023/24 season, that 60 students did just that. Many categories were offered to the 6th to 12th grade students of Trinity Church and School. Gospel Choir, Dance, Drama, Worship Team, Puppetry, Instrumental, Short Sermons, Visual Art, Photography, Creative Writing, to name a few.
The season began with rehearsals in preparation for 3 events. The first was the District Fine Arts Festival in March, held right here on our campus. Numerous students from around the state came and presented with their teams at the two day event. Our team entered 72 entries at the festival. 63 of those 72 were awarded a superior with invitation, which allows them to advance to the National competition in Columbus, Ohio in August. 32 of those 63 placed in the top 3. 20 of those 32 earned merit, first place. Trinity Choir won merit, along with Worship Team, Drama Team large, Percussion Instrumental, Puppetry and many more. In addition, Keira Moore was awarded an $18,000 per year scholarship to Evangel University. The Festival also looks at students' educational futures and encourages them to continue to grow in their talents.
The second event were concerts that allowed the students to deploy their creative gifts and share their testimonies. The team served in Americus, GA at Living Word Church. This was a great experience for the students as they traveled together, had times of fellowship and set up and tear down responsibilities. The team also ended with a concert right here on campus, and had the opportunity to sing in Trinity Church services also.
Our third event is yet to come! Nationals bound in August 30 students will travel to Columbus, Ohio and participate, share their gifts, and receive feedback. The students will also attend a National Youth Convention packed with worship and speakers, along with approximately 10,000 students from around the United States. Please continue to watch for those results this fall.
If you have a student that is rising 6th to 12th grade, please mark your calendar for Sunday, September 8 for our launch meeting here on campus. There are plenty of opportunities for students to be creative artists! You may also contact Stacie Moore at stacie.moore@tcslions.org if you need more information.
Marching Lions News
Important Upcoming Marching Lions Dates
Summer Camps!
Week 1- July 8-11 5:00-8:30 PM
Week 2- July 15-19 1:00-9:00 PM
Sign Up Here: https://tcslions.org/summer-camps
ALL THINGS THEATRE
Summer Camps
Rising Middle School and High School Show.
We recently announced our ONE WEEK SUMMER SHOW INTENSIVE IS....High School Musical 2!
Here is the info you need to sign up!
Dates: July 8th-13th
Times: 9am-5pm
Who (age groups): Completed 5th through 12th Grade students
Location: TBA, On Campus at TCS
Cost: $250 per student
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/HjrG355AU6cvCeUt7
More Information - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org
PAY FOR THIS CAMP
Theatre - One Week Show Intensive- https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=kxjh2ojyts1
MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY
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/