Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published March 29, 2026
Volume 303
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!
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
May 8 - Thespian Inductions
WHAT’S HAPPENING…
All Things Theatre
State Literary Tournament - Congratulations!!
Marching Lions Leadership Announced - Congratulations!!
Music Arts Academy - Congratulations!!
Sam Malenius Scholarship for Creative Minds
Patrons Program
Music Arts Academy
Instrument Repair
ALL THINGS THEATRE
SHULER NOMINATIONS
The performing arts program at TCS continues to shine as a testament to the dedication, creativity, and God-given talents of its students. Each performer, along with their families and volunteers, plays a vital role in making the program a source of pride for the entire school community. This past Thursday, that commitment was recognized in a historic way when ArtsBridge Foundation announced the 2026 Georgia High School Musical Theatre Award nominees.
STATE LITERARY TOURNAMENT - CONGRATULATIONS!!
Congratulations MJ Poling and Autumn Mankus!! Both students placed at the State Literary Tournament on March 21st. MJ placed first in the state for Humorous Interpretation!! She has won this category three years in a row at the state level - Wow!! And Autumn placed 2nd for Literary Analysis!! Well done, girls!!
MARCHING LIONS NEWS & EVENTS
We are excited to announce our 2026 Marching Lions Leadership. We know that each of them will bring great value and strong leadership in this season. We can’t wait to see them grow and shine through their roles. Congratulations!
LOOKING AHEAD — Important Dates
April 20–21
Percussion Auditions
May 4
Music Read-Through 3:30-5:30
Mandatory Parent & Student Meeting for the 2026 season 6:00 PM
Thank you all for your flexibility and excitement as we move forward. I’m so proud of this group and truly can’t wait to see what you build together for 2026!
MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY - CONGRATULATIONS!!
On March 21st, fourteen TCS students participated in the Coweta-Fayette Music Teachers Association Federation Festival at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City. Each student performed two memorized pieces before a judge and received both written feedback and a score.
The Federation Festival is a non-competitive event that encourages the study of American composers alongside standard and world repertoire. Students are evaluated on two contrasting selections: one by an American composer and one “choice” piece from standard literature.
All fourteen students earned a Superior rating, with three receiving the highest distinction of Superior Plus. Congratulations to these outstanding students of Stacee Adams!
SUPERIOR PLUS
Amelia Chambless, 4th Grade - Piano
Hazel McNeely, 5th Grade - Piano
Reagan Bartlett, 5th Grade - Piano
SUPERIOR
Adelaide Cottrell, 4th Grade - Voice
Caroline Wood, 5th Grade - Piano
Evelyn Harris, 5th Grade - Voice
Evelyn Harris, 5th Grade - Piano
Graham Wood, 2nd Grade - Piano
Jacob Cornejo, 5th Grade - Piano
Laila White, 2nd Grade - Piano
Nolan Harris, 2nd Grade - Piano
Owen McNeely, 3rd Grade - Piano
Quinn Griffith, 4th Grade - Voice
Seth Cornejo, 7th Grade - Piano
Skylar Pate, 2nd Grade - Piano
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/