Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published April 5, 2026
Volume 304
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
April 27 & 28 - MS/HS Art Walk - 6pm (before each concert)
May 4 - Recorders Concert - 6pm
May 5 - Performing Arts Awards Night - 7pm
May 7 - Chorus Concert - 7pm
May 8 - Thespian Inductions
WHAT’S HAPPENING…
Concert Series 2026 is HERE!!
Table Talk with Dr. Anthony
State Literary Tournament - Congratulations!!
Marching Lions News
Music Arts Academy - Congratulations!!
Sam Malenius Scholarship for Creative Minds
Patrons Program
Music Arts Academy
Instrument Repair
CONCERT SERIES 2026 IS HERE!!
TABLE TALK WITH DR. ANTHONY
Recently two of our stellar Arts students sat down with Dr. Anthony to share their reflections on their journey in the Arts at TCS. Click here to hear both stories, from Greg Brezina and Hank Woody. You will be inspired and impressed, for sure!
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
The new marching band season is upon us, and we are excited to reveal all that is coming for our 2026 Marching Lions! Mark your calendars with these upcoming dates. And let us know if you would still like to join us, it’s not too late. Email katie.palmer@tcslions.org or kimberly.pinkerton@tcslions.org for more information.
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
MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY - CONGRATULATIONS!!
Trinity Christian School was represented at the GMTA Pre-College Piano Regional Competition by fifth-grade students Hazel McNeely and Reagan Bartlett. The regional round was conducted through virtual performances in March.
Hazel received an Award of Excellence in recognition of her performance.
Reagan received an Outstanding Performer Award and will advance to the State level on April 18, 2026, at Piedmont University.
At the State competition, Reagan will perform two contrasting memorized works: one from the Classical and one from the Romantic period, demonstrating both technical precision and interpretive depth.
Reagan and Hazel study piano with Stacee Adams at Trinity's Music Arts Academy.
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/