Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts
Published October 4, 2026
Volume 325
Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Mark your calendars, we don’t want you to miss out on any of the exciting happenings in Performing Arts
Oct 16 & 17 HS One Act TCS Performances
Oct 24 All State Orchestra Auditions
Nov 6 Marching Lions Senior Night
Nov 7 All State Chorus Auditions
Nov 8 Marching Lions Family Night
Nov 10 Chorus Veteran’s Day Dinner Performance
Nov 12 & 14 MS Musical Performances
Nov 17 Orchestra Concert
Dec 3 4th Grade Recorders Concert
Dec 5 All State MS & HS Band Auditions
Dec 7 Band Concert
Dec 10 Chorus Concert - First Baptist, PTC
Dec 12 All State HS Band Auditions
Dec 14 MS Variety Show
Dec 17 Christmas Extravaganza / Live Nativity
Jan 16 All State Orchestra Final Auditions
Jan 28-31 HS Musical
Feb 4-6 HS Thespian Conference - Columbus, GA
Feb 5-6 District Honor Band
Feb 9 HS Winter Classics Concert
Feb 22 Theatre Audition Week
Mar 4 All State Band & Orchestra Performances
Mar 4-6 Elementary Musical (3rd-5th Grade)
Mar 11-12 Elementary Musical (1st-3rd Grade)
Mar 18 Elementary Talent Show
Mar 19-21 HS Chamber Group Festival - Carowinds, SC
Mar 20 HS Chamber Group Festival - Location TBD
Apr 16 & 17 District Fine Arts Festival
Apr 22 Thespian Inductions
Apr 29-May 1 MS/HS Spring Musical
May 4 Recorders Concert
May 6 Performing Arts Awards Night
May 8 MS Southern Star Music Festival - Six Flags, GA
May 10 Band Concert
May 11 Orchestra Concert
May 13 Chorus Concert - First Baptist, PTC
WHAT’S HAPPENING…
HS One Act - Tickets Now On Sale
Lee University Student Experience
Welcome Terah Tucker - HS Chorus
Patrons Program
Music Arts Academy
Instrument Repair
HS ONE ACT - TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Tickets are now on sale for Godspell!!
What if the platforms we are given in this life were never meant to be just for us to perform on, but to offer it all back as worship to the Lord? In this exciting, and personal, retelling of GODSPELL, Jesus meets his disciples in a worn, forgotten theater and transforms the space, and the people in it, through story, music, play, and His relational and radical love. As parables come to life and the company discovers the joy of giving their lives back to God, they are challenged to choose between the voices that compete for their attention and the truth Jesus offers.
Join us and experience the story of GODSPELL, a story of love, worship, and the incredible gift of being invited to join Jesus on the stages He gives us.
Performances are:
Friday, October 16th at 7pm
Saturday, October 17th at 2pm and 7pm
LEE UNIVERSITY STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Recently we took 33 students to Lee University in Cleveland, TN for a custom Arts experience. The university gave our students custom tours, a chapel experience, and Arts-specific clinics and classes where we experienced collegiate level Arts education. Our students came back inspired and ready to excel!
WELCOME TERAH TUCKER - HS CHORUS
Our HS Chorus has a new director, Ms. Terah Tucker! She comes with experience teaching voice and piano, leading worship, performing, and composing, She is committed to helping students develop strong technique, musical confidence, and expressive artistry.
Terah holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from Clayton State University and is an accomplished singer-songwriter who has produced three albums. As a professional vocalist, her experience spans jazz, opera, musical theater, pop, rock, and gospel. She has taught piano and voice students of all ages and loves to inspire them to move beyond simply performing notes on a page and instead engage deeply with the beauty, creativity, and transformative power of music.
And many thanks to Mrs. Meagan Dixon, who will be moving out of state. She has brought depth and excellence to our Chorus department, both musically and spiritually. Mrs. Meagan, you will be missed!
PATRONS PROGRAM
MANY THANKS to our generous patrons for supporting the Arts. The newest addition to our department is this golf cart, coming on campus THIS WEEK! We will benefit from this cart in a number of ways, including:
To and from the field for Marching Lions rehearsals and games
Back and forth from storage areas and between buildings for Theatre rehearsals and shows
Outdoor events setting up various media systems
General use with the heavier gear we use regularly for the Arts
We have learned (quickly) that the Arts is very tangible. We use physical equipment, even as we live in a digital world. This cart will help tremendously as we continue to perform and present the amazing creativity that our students are producing. And we say THANK YOU!!
2026-27 Patrons List - Join NOW!
We would like to invite you to partner with our Arts programs through our Performing Arts Patrons Program. This is a way to directly support our students in the Arts through your generosity. If you would like more information, or to give, please visit www.tcslions.org/patrons or contact us and we would be glad to answer your questions.
Here is a list of 2025-26 projects completed:
Wrapped Marching Lions trailer
Complete remodel of the PAD rehearsal space
Marching Lions supply for their season and beyond
New instruments and cases
Additional musical supplies for our classrooms and spaces
This coming year we plan to do projects like these:
New golf cart for use by all Arts departments
Media console for in-class instruction as we train our students to run live events
Supplies and cabinets to set our new teachers up for success the first days of school
Construction of storage space for better theatrical functionality
New instruments for band and orchestra
Marching Band carriers and stands for our percussionists
Marching Band speakers and gear to enhance halftime experiences
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 these and more, as this program is designed to invest in the next generation of artists, musicians, and performers. 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 Council President - artspatrons@tcslions.org or 470-505-4356 // or visit our website: https://tcslions.org/patrons - we can't wait to get you involved!
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!
Click here for INSTRUCTOR BIOS and more information.
Nien-hwa Chin - Cello, Piano - nzc102@gmail.com
Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com
Milly Criswell - Harp - milly.criswell@tcslions.org
Kailee Helton - Piano - kailee.helton@tcslions.org
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
Terah Tucker - Voice, Piano - terahtuckerstudio@gmail.com
Carol Turner - Piano - carol.turner@tcslions.org
Frank van der Merwe - Guitar, Drum Set, Bass Guitar, Rock Vocals - fvdm92@gmail.com
Nathanael Woodruff - Guitar, Bass 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 tim.hurt@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/