Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published February 22, 2026
Volume 298
Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check here weekly for important events
Mark your calendars, we don’t want you to miss out on any of the exciting happenings in Performing Arts!
March 3 Literary Region Competition
March 5-7 Elementary Drama Club 3rd-5th Performances
March 12-13 Elementary Drama Club 1st-3rd Performances
March 19 Elementary Talent Show
March 21 Literary State Competition
March 23 & 24 Theatre Student Production
April 2 Thespian Inductions
April 17 & 18 District Fine Arts Festival - Columbus, GA
April 24 & 25 MS/HS Musical - Newsies
April 27 Orchestra Concert - 7pm
April 28 Band Concert - 7pm
May 4 Recorders Concert - 6pm
May 5 Performing Arts Awards Night - 7pm
May 7 Chorus Concert - 7pm
WHAT’S HAPPENING…
All Things Theatre
Marching Lions News & Events
Sam Malenius Scholarship for Creative Minds
Patrons Program
Music Arts Academy
Instrument Repair
ALL THINGS THEATRE
Newsies! Audition Information
Georgia Thespian Conference 2026
This year, we were able to bring over 30 students to the Georgia Thespian Conference in Columbus, GA. Our students joined 6,000 High School Thespians from across the state of Georgia for three days of workshops, performances, and fellowship. Our Lions shined during these days as positive and engaged students that brought the beautiful light of God in every step! We were overjoyed to have a few students highlighted throughout the week, and the troupe was also named a Bronze Honor Troupe for their achievements and excellence as a troupe throughout the year.
Thescon Opening/Closing Number
Kasara Haynes was a part of the Opening and Closing performance for the conference. She has been attending rehearsals for the last few months for this performance, and we are so proud of her hard work and dedication. She represented our school so well!
STATE THESPIAN OFFICER
Harper Gonzalez spent the conference training and transitioning into her new role of a State Thespian Officer. Chosen with only a few other students across the entire state, she will represent Trinity as well as all High School Thespians at the State level. We are so proud of her!
Georgia THESPY Callback
Students across the state submitted video auditions for the GA Thespy Awards. During this, students present their work to a panel of judges. We are so proud to share that Sophia Selleck received a callback for her solo Musical Theatre performance. Her talents shined as she got to perform her piece in person for a panel of judges!
FILM FEST
Kasara Haynes directed, wrote, and produced a short film to submit for the GA Thescon Film Fest. Her short film was selected to be shown at the conference. Audiences enjoyed To Cookie or Not to Cookie and Kasara sat on a panel for audiences to ask questions about her process and experience. Other students involved include Payton Keroack, Brett Rogers, Bette Wise, Autumn Lesak, Lucy Hutchison, Eden Rose, and Eli Heath. Congrats to all involved!
College Audition Scholarship
MJ Poling auditioned for a group of Universities and Colleges that attended the conference. She received several callbacks as she represented the school with poise and talent!
Little Women Performance
Trinity Christian School was one of twenty five schools selected to perform their one act show at the conference. Audiences laughed, cried, and celebrated with our students as they presented their production of Little Women. We are so proud of this production and thrilled we got to share this beautiful story with the audiences in attendance.
MARCHING LIONS NEWS & EVENTS
We are officially locking in song choices for the 2026 show, and we cannot wait for our rising seniors to reveal what it is! 👀🎶 It’s going to be such a fun moment, we are so excited to share the journey with you.!
Below are some important updates and upcoming dates. Please read carefully and mark your calendars — there’s a lot happening!
STUDENT LEADERSHIP INFORMATION
LEADERSHIP CAMP SCHEDULE
(Please note: this schedule reflects updated times)
February 26: 4:00–6:30 PM
February 27: Drum Majors Only 3:30–5:00 PM
📄 LEADERSHIP PAPERS DUE:
February 20 by 8:00 AM
🎤 Leadership Interviews & Drum Major Auditions:
March 6
🎉 2026 SHOW REVEAL PARTY 🎉
🗓 Monday, February 23
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Location: TBD
You will not want to miss this — it’s one of our favorite moments of the year!
LOOKING AHEAD — Important Dates
March 2: 6:00 PM
Interest Meeting for NEW Marching Lions only
(This meeting is not for current members)
March 9–10: 4:00–6:00 PM
Percussion Clinics
Required for all Marching Lions
April 20–21:
Percussion Auditions
Both days are required
May 4:
Music Read-Through
Mandatory Parent & Student Meeting for the 2026 season
Sam Malenius Scholarship for creative minds
Sam Malenius Scholarship Application Link:
WOULD YOU CONSIDER A DONATION TODAY?
A special thank you to all of our current patrons for your giving. We have been able to do so much already as we begin this school year, and great things are ahead. See below for some pictures of our projects completed because of your generosity!!
We are seeking Family and Corporate Sponsors to join us as we continue to grow in the Arts, with a variety of perks for you at each level of giving. Your generosity helps us do projects like this and more, as this program is designed to invest in the next generation of artists, musicians, and performers. Your support helps fund instruments, productions, equipment, enriching opportunities, vision projects and more…
For more information or to give today, please visit https://tcslions.org/patrons
Join us as we invest in the Arts, and inspire the future!
At TCS, our Patrons are truly “All About the Arts!!”
Contact Jake Mullins, our Patrons Board President - artspatrons@tcslions.org or 470-505-4356 // or visit our website: https://tcslions.org/patrons - we can't wait to get you involved.
2025 PROJECTS COMPLETED BECAUSE OF YOUR GIVING:
MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY - NOW ENROLLING
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 below for INSTRUCTOR BIOS and more information.
Stacee Adams - Piano, Voice - stacee.adams@tcslions.org
Nien-hwa Chin - Cello, Piano - nzc102@gmail.com
Jason Christian - Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Ukelele, Banjo - 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.pinson@tcslions.org
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, 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/