Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published April 6, 2025
Volume 260
Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director
“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please continue to check back here regularly to see what’s happening in Performing Arts. So many great opportunities, you won’t want to miss any of them!
Apr 15 Elementary Musical (1st - 3rd grade)
Apr 17 Shuler Awards
Apr 25-26 HS End of Year Musical - Spring Showcase - Choices
Apr 28 Recorders Concert / 6pm
Apr 29 Performing Arts Awards Night / 7pm
May 1-3 Elementary Musical (3rd-5th grade)
May 3 Southern Star Music Festival
May 5 Orchestra Concert / 7pm
May 6 Band Concert / 7pm
May 8 Chorus Concert / 7pm
Summer Camp information coming soon . . .
WHAT’S HAPPENING…
Chorus - Congratulations!
Arts Academy - Congratulations!
Thespian Troupe 8184 - Congratulations!
District Fine Arts Festival - Congratulations!
All Things Theatre
Marching Lions
Patrons’ Program
Music Arts Academy
Instrument Repair
CHORUS - CONGRATULATIONS!
Spivey Hall 4th-6th Grade Honor Chorus at Clayton State University
On Monday, March 31st, some of our 5th and 6th grade chorus students attended the Spivey Hall Honor Chorus and Clayton State University. We are so proud of these students and love to watch their love for music grow! Congratulations to Mrs. Cathy Settle and Mrs. Kara Joy Gregory and their students who performed! We are so proud of you for this accomplishment!
5th Grade Participants: Hannah Hiers, Lucas Meadows, Kyndall Jones, Addison Judd,
Emery Griffin, Charlee Cunningham, and Hollace Almand
6th Grade Participants: Kayleigh Rumph and Selene Gilbert
Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE)
Congratulations to Kara Joy Gregory and the Trinity Christian School Lion Chorale for earning superior ratings at their Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) on Thursday, March 27th. Their outstanding performance both on stage and during the sight-singing assessment truly showcased their dedication, talent, and hard work. Achieving the highest ratings in both categories is a testament to their commitment to musical excellence! Congrats to all!
ARTS ACADEMY - CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to the following piano students of Stacee Adams, one of our Arts Academy instructors. Each of these students competed at the Federation Festival on March 29th for the Coweta-Fayette Music Teachers Association.
Amelia Chambless- Superior Plus
Asher Griffith- Superior
Emily Caldwell- Superior
Hazel McNeely- Superior
Jacob Cornejo- Superior
Jane Kumagai- Superior
Lauren Caldwell- Superior
Lilly Jackson- Superior
Quinn Griffith- Superior
Reagan Bartlett- Superior
Seth Cornejo- Superior
Skylar Pate- Superior
All of these students received a Superior rating for their performances. A special congrats to Amelia Chambless who received a Superior Plus which is the highest possible score!
The Federation Festival is a non-competitive event designed to promote the study of American music and composers alongside standard literature and world music. Students play two pieces from memory. Congrats to all on their hard work!
DISTRICT FINE ARTS - CONGRATULATIONS!
On March 21 & 22 Trinity hosted the annual District Fine Arts Festival, with 61 of our students participating in 78 different entries. These included worship, preaching, instrumental music, visual art, creative writing, theatre, dance and more. Well done to all of our students, here are some of the accomplishments. Congratulations to all!!
ALL THINGS THEATRE
Jr. Thespian Day
On Saturday, March 29th, our MS and HS Thespian Troupes came together for Jr. Thespian Day! The Middle School students participated in a full day of dance, acting, and design workshops hosted by our amazing High School volunteers. The day concluded by traveling with the students to go see Freaky Friday the Musical at Newnan High School. It was a wonderful day of learning and fun! Thank you to everyone who was involved!
HS Thespian Volunteers: Lilla Wise (Thespian President), Stephen Nussbaum (Jr. Thespian Ambassador),
Kasara Haynes and Charlie Osterhage (Dance Workshop), Lily Wozniak and MJ Poling (Acting Workshop),
Isabelle Johnson and Chloe Cook, (Design Workshop) & Payton Robinson (Event Assistant).
ELEMENTARY DRAMA CLUB:
WE GO TOGETHER (1st-3rd Grade)
Reserve your seats for the world premier of "We Go Together" a jukebox 15 minute musical about friendship, school, and what it looks like to change!
This performance is on Tuesday, April 15th at 6pm!
Tickets can be reserved here: https://tcsroaringdramatics.ludus.com/index.php
ALADDIN JR. (3rd-5th Grade)
Tickets are on sale for Aladdin Jr.!
We are so excited to share this incredible show with you!
You will see that we have TWO CASTS over the weekend. Times, Dates, and Casts are listed below!
TICKET LINK:
https://tcsroaringdramatics.ludus.com/index.php
SHOW DATES AND TIMES:
Thursday, May 1 - 6pm - Arabian Cast
Friday, May 2 - 6pm - Abooboo Cast
Saturday, May 3 - 2:30pm - Arabian Cast
Saturday, May 3 - 6pm - Abooboo Cast
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
Spring Showcase 2025
Reserve your seats for our Middle and High School Spring Showcase, CHOICES!
Join us for a night of theatre where we see different songs from musicals about the choices that make us who we are.
DATES AND TIMES:
Friday, April 25th at 7pm
Saturday, April 26th at 3pm and 7pm
Ticket Link:
SUMMER CAMPS
ONE WEEK SHOW INTENSIVE! - SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT
We are excited to announce that our summer show for Rising Middle School and High School students is...SHREK JR!
MARCHING LIONS
We are so excited to announce our 2025 Marching Lions leadership team.
Drum Major: Hank Woody
Wind Captain: Autumn Mankus
Percussion Co Captains:
Lorelai Selleck & Anna Marie Flournoy
Guard Captain: Rosi Bowling
Band Chaplain: Sophia Hurt
We are so proud of every student who was interviewed for a leadership position. Your directors believe in each of you. We know that you will all lead well with or without a title.
A Special Thank you to Mr. Chris Litton and the Trinity Film/Broadcast class for creating a top-secret reveal video for chapel this past Wednesday. Go to our Trinity Marching Lions Facebook page to see their amazing work in action.
Percussion Audition Information
Percussion / Drum Corps auditions will held be on Monday, April 21st
These auditions will be for all Drum Corps and front ensemble instruments. This audition is a requirement for participation in the 2025 Fall season.
Please click here for your audition materials:
For questions or more information, contact tim.hurt@tcslions.org
Important Upcoming Marching Lions Dates
April
21st Monday - 4:00 Percussion auditions
28th Monday - 3:30-5:30 PM Music read through
6:00 PM Mandatory student and parent meeting
May
7th Wednesday - 3:30-5:30 Music rehearsal
Summer camps
July 14-17 - 6-9 PM
July 21-25 - 1-9 PM
For questions or more information, contact tim.hurt@tcslions.org
ALL THINGS THEATRE
**NEW** ACT (Association of Christian Thespians)
Trinity Christian School has the honor of hosting a new club here in Coweta County, bringing together students who are passionate about both theatre and their faith. The Association of Christian Thespians, or ACT, was founded by MJ Poling, a Junior and active member of Troupe 8184 here at TCS, with the vision of creating a space where Christian thespians can connect, grow, and worship together. "If someone were to ask me to sum up who I am in two words, my response would be simple: theater and Jesus," MJ shared in her invitation to others. "As an actor and a Christian, I have always wrestled with what it looks like to join these two parts of my life. How can I make theater a part of my faith journey? How does my faith affect how I approach theater and performance?" Through conversations with her peers, MJ realized that others shared the same longing, leading to the birth of ACT.
Our first and inaugural meeting for ACT took place this past week on March 6th, with 13 students from three local schools—Trinity Christian, Whitewater, and Northgate. The topic for the evening was offering ourselves as living sacrifices, reminding students of their purpose both as performers and as followers of Christ. "Do what you do to the best of your ability – that is worship to the Lord," MJ encouraged the group, emphasizing the idea that excellence in theatre can be a form of worship when done with the right heart. She also challenged them to rethink where their worth comes from, stating, "You're not waiting for the applause from people anymore – that is not where your worth comes from. God's applause is all we should look for."
Looking ahead, ACT is excited to continue providing a space for Christian thespians to meet, worship, and learn together. The next meeting will take place in April, where more topics on faith and theatre will be explored through discussions, worship, and messages from both students and guest speakers. ACT is more than just a club; it's a community where students can bond over their shared love for theatre and Jesus, strengthening their faith and their craft together.
If you feel led to support this growing club or have more questions, please reach out to Lizzie Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org.
Save the Date for our Spring Showcase! Our Middle and High School students are preparing songs from different musicals to show off their incredible talent! Performances will be April 25-26 in the MPR! Ticket sales coming soon!
Drama Club is back in full swing! This semester, we have expanded our programming to offer unique experiences for our 1st-3rd graders and 3rd-5th graders! While capacity has been met, save the date to attend the shows at the end of our semester!
1st-3rd Grade: One show only on Tuesday, April 15th at 6pm
3rd-5th Grade: Four performances of ALADDIN JR. from May 1st-3rd
Email stacee.adams@tcslions.org for more info!
Summer camps
Join us this summer during our theatre summer camps!
Save the date and email lizzie.perez@tcslions.org with any questions!
NEW PATRONS PROGRAM
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. Click here for INSTRUCTOR BIOS and more information.
Stacee Adams - Piano, Voice - staceeadams@gmail.com
Nien-hwa Chin - Cello, Piano - nzc102@gmail.com
Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com
Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@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
Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.king@tcslions.org
Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com
Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org
Frank van der Merwe - Guitar, Drum Set, Bass Guitar, Rock Vocals - fvdm92@gmail.com
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/