Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 201

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published December 31, 2023

Volume 201

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

We are so excited to see what 2024 will bring, and so glad we get to take this journey with you, our amazing Trinity Arts families!  Make sure to check back here weekly for updates, events, tickets and more.  Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help keep you informed.  And please join us in prayer for an outstanding second semester!  Happy New Year!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • January 19-20, 25-27 - HS Musical - Mary Poppins

  • February 1-3 - HS ThesCon - Augusta, GA

  • February 5 - Winter Classics Concert

  • February 15 - Elementary Talent Show

  • March 15-16 - District Fine Arts Festival

  • March 23 - Southern Star Music Festival - Atlanta, GA

  • April 12-13 - MS Spring Show

  • April 20 - Music in the Parks Music Festival - Carowinds, Charlotte, NC

  • April 26-28 - Elementary Drama Club Spring Show

  • May 1 - MS Talent Show

  • May 3-5 - HS Spring Show - Sponge Bob

  • May 6 - Recorders Concert 6:00pm

  • May 6 - Orchestra Concert 7:30pm

  • May 7 - Band Concert 7:00pm

  • May 9 - Chorus Concert 7:00pm - First Baptist PTC

join gospel

choir.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

COMMUNITY OUTREACH FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

REHEARSALS SUNDAY AFTERNOONS JANUARY TO APRIL

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO SIGN UP

BAND & ORCHESTRA EVENTS

This Spring both our Middle School and High School instrumental students have an exciting opportunity to perform before clinicians in a festival environment.  This also includes a fun day at a theme park.  See below for your student’s opportunity.

Middle School Band & Orchestra -

Southern Star Music Festival

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024

Location: Six Flags - Atlanta

Cost: Approximately $100 per student

Chaperone opportunities as well

More info to come…

High School Chamber Group -

Music in the Parks Music Festival

Dates: April 19-21, 2024

Location: Carowinds - Charlotte, NC

Cost: TBD - Conference Registration, Hotel, Transportation, Food

Chaperone opportunities as well

More info to come…

DRUM CLUB

To secure your student’s spot - Link to payment:

https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=t5vphpptv2h

ALL THINGS THEATRE

HIGH SCHOOL - THEATRE

Tickets are NOW ON SALE FOR MARY POPPINS!

The Roaring Dramatics present, Mary Poppins, the story of an upside family turned right side up by the lessons their nanny Mary Poppins teaches them. In the end, they learn that the most important things are each other, and that "anything can happen," if you let it.

TWO TYPES OF TICKETS

VIP EXPERIENCE: $50 - Limited tickets available.

Includes hearty appetizers, fun surprises and desserts, and reserved premium seating.

GENERAL ADMISSION: First come,  first served seating.

$20 - Adult

$10 - Student (K-12th and College)

TICKET LINKS:

Friday, Jan. 19 - 7pm: https://gofan.co/event/1317114?schoolId=GA72962

Saturday, Jan. 20 - 2:30pm: https://gofan.co/event/1317116?schoolId=GA72962

Saturday, Jan. 20 - 7pm: https://gofan.co/event/1317117?schoolId=GA72962

Thursday, Jan. 25 - 7pm: https://gofan.co/event/1317118?schoolId=GA72962

Friday, Jan. 26 - 7pm: https://gofan.co/event/1317119?schoolId=GA72962

Saturday, Jan. 27 - 7pm (SENIOR NIGHT): https://gofan.co/event/1317120?schoolId=GA72962

DRAMA CLUB - ELEMENTARY

The Lion Cub Performers are excited to present THE LION KING JR in Spring 2024!

Club meetings will follow a similar format as before including TWO casts of 35 students each. 

1st and 2nd Grades will meet on Mondays and be a part of the ENSEMBLE, with lots of fun featured moments throughout the show. Starting club date is Jan. 29th.

3rd-5th Grades will meet on Thursdays and will audition for which role they will play in the show. All students in Drama Club will participate as a character in the show! Starting club date is Feb. 8th with auditions on Jan. 22 and Jan. 25.

Due to limited space for students, information on how to register for Drama Club will be sent to past Drama Club participants first and the general public on January 7th. 

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

Arts Academy 2023-24 Updates 

2023-24 Report

We are off to a great start in the Arts Academy, and it is so exciting to see all of our students thriving in private lessons.  We have increased our instructor base to total 15 instructors, new instruments are now being offered, and lessons are happening all over campus.  Last year we taught a total of 2,270 lessons with 136 active students.  This year we are looking to break that by quite a bit.  We have five rooms with acoustic pianos available, and a handful of other areas as well to teach.  Recently I needed a rehearsal room and had to walk to the other side of campus to find one because all of our rooms were in use through the Academy.  This is so exciting!  

Lesson Cost - 2024 Increase

Starting this month, January of 2024, all 30 minute lessons will be $35 per lesson.  This pricing is in line with the industry and teachers throughout our area, and reflects inflation but also the value of our instructors.  Please be aware of this increase, your instructors should be putting this into effect this month.

Website & Growth

You are our greatest source of advertisement for the Academy.  Please share the great things that are happening with your student and their progress.  We are constantly taking on new students, please help us by encouraging other families to get involved.  We also take non-TCS students after school, we want to offer what we have to the community as a whole.  We are also interested in new instructors.  If you know of an instructor interested in getting involved, we would be glad to speak with them and see if it’s a good fit.  Feel free to direct them to the website: https://tcslions.org/arts-academy.

Here is a list of our current instructors.  

Stacee Adams - Piano - stacee.adams@tcslions.org 

Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com

Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@gmail.com

Terri Ingram - Horn, Piano - terri.ingram.music@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

Lizzie Perez - Theatre, Voice - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.pinson@tcslions.org  

Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com

Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 200

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published December 17, 2023

Volume 200

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given . . . and His Name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace!”

Christ came as Emmanuel, God with us.  This is amazing to me, that God Himself would leave perfection and come down to earth, to dwell with man and to save us from our sins.  He bridged the gap that separated us from His Presence!  And the Spirit is still present, and wants to walk through each day with us.  And so let us receive Him, let us celebrate that He came, and let us do this with joy as a light to the world.  Let us walk in a way that would honor the Lord and show the world what an amazing God we serve!

A very Merry Christmas to you!  May God’s Presence reign in your heart and your home!  And may you sense His blessings in every day of this holiday season and into the new year!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • January 19-20, 25-27 - HS Musical - Mary Poppins

  • February 1-3 - HS ThesCon - Augusta, GA

  • February 5 - Winter Classics Concert

  • February 15 - Elementary Talent Show 

  • March 15-16 - District Fine Arts Festival

  • March 23 - Southern Star Music Festival - Atlanta, GA

  • April 12-13 - MS Spring Show

  • April 20 - Carowinds Music Festival - Charlotte, NC

  • April 26-28 - Elementary Drama Club Spring Show

  • May 1 - Middle School Talent Show

  • May 3-5 - HS Spring Show - Sponge Bob

  • May 6 - Recorders Concert 6:00pm

  • May 6 - Orchestra Concert 7:30pm

  • May 7 - Band Concert 7:00pm

  • May 9 - Chorus Concert 7:00pm - First Baptist PTC

Christmas Highlights

Check out pictures from all of our Christmas production, concerts, and outreach.  Performing Arts has been busy this season, with much fruit to show from it.  Our students are AMAZING!!  Please make sure to celebrate them when you see them.

CONCERT SERIES

PARADE

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE

SECOND STAGE SHOW - PART OF THE STORY

join gospel

choir.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

COMMUNITY OUTREACH FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

REHEARSALS SUNDAY AFTERNOONS JANUARY TO APRIL

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO SIGN UP

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

Arts Academy 2023-24 Updates 

2023-24 Report

We are off to a great start in the Arts Academy, and it is so exciting to see all of our students thriving in private lessons.  We have increased our instructor base to total 15 instructors, new instruments are now being offered, and lessons are happening all over campus.  Last year we taught a total of 2,270 lessons with 136 active students.  This year we are looking to break that by quite a bit.  We have five rooms with acoustic pianos available, and a handful of other areas as well to teach.  Recently I needed a rehearsal room and had to walk to the other side of campus to find one because all of our rooms were in use through the Academy.  This is so exciting!  

Lesson Cost - 2024 Increase

Looking ahead, we want you to be aware that in January of 2024 all 30 minute lessons will be $35 per lesson.  This pricing is in line with the industry and teachers throughout our area, and reflects inflation but also the value of our instructors.  Please be aware of this increase, your instructors will be putting this into effect starting the first of the new year.

Website & Growth

You are our greatest source of advertisement for the Academy.  Please share the great things that are happening with your student and their progress.  We are constantly taking on new students, please help us by encouraging other families to get involved.  We also take non-TCS students after school, we want to offer what we have to the community as a whole.  We are also interested in new instructors.  If you know of an instructor interested in getting involved, we would be glad to speak with them and see if it’s a good fit.  Feel free to direct them to the website: https://tcslions.org/arts-academy.

Here is a list of our current instructors.  

Stacee Adams - Piano - stacee.adams@tcslions.org 

Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com

Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@gmail.com

Terri Ingram - Horn, Piano - terri.ingram.music@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

Lizzie Perez - Theatre, Voice - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.pinson@tcslions.org  

Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com

Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 199

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published December 10, 2023

Volume 199

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given . . . and His Name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace!”

Christ came as Emmanuel, God with us.  This is amazing to me, that God Himself would leave perfection and come down to earth, to dwell with man and to save us from our sins.  He bridged the gap that separated us from His Presence!  And the Spirit is still present, and wants to walk through each day with us.  And so let us receive Him, let us celebrate that He came, and let us do this with joy as a light to the world.  Let us walk in a way that would honor the Lord and show the world what an amazing God we serve!

A very Merry Christmas to you!  May God’s Presence reign in your heart and your home!  And may you sense His blessings in every day of this holiday season and into the new year!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

  • December 14 - Lower School Christmas Extravaganza & Live Nativity

  • January 19-20, 25-27 - HS Musical - Mary Poppins

  • February 1-3 - HS ThesCon - Augusta, GA

  • February 15 - Elementary Talent Show 

  • February 5 - Winter Classics Concert

  • March 15-16 - District Fine Arts Festival

  • March 23 - Southern Star Music Festival - Atlanta, GA

  • April 12-13 - MS Spring Show

  • April 20 - Carowinds Music Festival - Charlotte, NC

  • April 26-28 - Elementary Drama Club Spring Show

  • May 1 - Middle School Talent Show

  • May 3-5 - HS Spring Show - Sponge Bob

  • May 6 - Recorders Concert 6:00pm

  • May 6 - Orchestra Concert 7:30pm

  • May 7 - Band Concert 7:00pm

  • May 9 - Chorus Concert 7:00pm - First Baptist PTC

Christmas Highlights

Check out pictures from all of our Christmas production, concerts, and outreach.  Performing Arts has been busy this season, with much fruit to show from it.  Our students are AMAZING!!  Please make sure to celebrate them when you see them.

CONCERT SERIES

PARADE

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE

SECOND STAGE SHOW - PART OF THE STORY

Dance Club

You're invited to Trinity Dance Club's first Fall Recital!  What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than experiencing what it means to Dance Club to be Home for Christmas!

We'd love for you to join us on December 12th at 6pm at the Charles Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan, Georgia. This is a FREE event! We hope to see you there!

Toys for Tots

Trinity Dance Club will be partnering with Toys for Tots this Christmas! 

We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to help support the Toys for Tots mission, "to bring the joy of Christmas and a message of hope to those less fortunate" (Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 2023). 

Donations are completely optional, however, if you feel led to donate we will be collecting items during our Dress Rehearsal on December 11th and our recital on December 12th. 

If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to Toys for Tots, please contact Kelsea Krisle at kelsea.krisle@tcslions.org for more information.

Want to learn more about Toys for Tots, click here.

join gospel

choir.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

COMMUNITY OUTREACH FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

REHEARSALS SUNDAY AFTERNOONS JANUARY TO APRIL

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO SIGN UP

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

Arts Academy 2023-24 Updates 

2023-24 Report

We are off to a great start in the Arts Academy, and it is so exciting to see all of our students thriving in private lessons.  We have increased our instructor base to total 15 instructors, new instruments are now being offered, and lessons are happening all over campus.  Last year we taught a total of 2,270 lessons with 136 active students.  This year we are looking to break that by quite a bit.  We have five rooms with acoustic pianos available, and a handful of other areas as well to teach.  Recently I needed a rehearsal room and had to walk to the other side of campus to find one because all of our rooms were in use through the Academy.  This is so exciting!  

Lesson Cost - 2024 Increase

Looking ahead, we want you to be aware that in January of 2024 all 30 minute lessons will be $35 per lesson.  This pricing is in line with the industry and teachers throughout our area, and reflects inflation but also the value of our instructors.  Please be aware of this increase, your instructors will be putting this into effect starting the first of the new year.

Website & Growth

You are our greatest source of advertisement for the Academy.  Please share the great things that are happening with your student and their progress.  We are constantly taking on new students, please help us by encouraging other families to get involved.  We also take non-TCS students after school, we want to offer what we have to the community as a whole.  We are also interested in new instructors.  If you know of an instructor interested in getting involved, we would be glad to speak with them and see if it’s a good fit.  Feel free to direct them to the website: https://tcslions.org/arts-academy.

Here is a list of our current instructors.  

Stacee Adams - Piano - stacee.adams@tcslions.org 

Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com

Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@gmail.com

Terri Ingram - Horn, Piano - terri.ingram.music@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

Lizzie Perez - Theatre, Voice - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.pinson@tcslions.org  

Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com

Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 198

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published December 3, 2023

Volume 198

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King.”

As we enjoy the holiday season, there are many exciting elements to enjoy together.  Trips, meals together, and giving thanks.  Concerts, programs, and plays.  Presents, family, and friends.  We are so blessed at Trinity to be able to freely proclaim the love of Christ through all of these.  The holidays are a special time for us to celebrate His birth and the Father’s love for us!  

As your Performing Arts staff navigate all of these events, we are consistently sharing the love of Jesus and pointing students back to His saving grace.  We seek to find spiritual meaning in all that we do, and to help our students keep a Biblical worldview through all of the extras of the season.  Christ came as Emmanuel, God with us.  And the Spirit is still present, and wants to walk through each day with us.  And so let us receive Him, let us celebrate that He came, and let us do this with joy as a light to the world.

A Very Merry Christmas to all of our Trinity families!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert @ 6pm

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert @ 7:30pm

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7pm - First Baptist, PTC

  • December 8 & 9 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

Concert Series - you’re invited!

Dance Club

You're invited to Trinity Dance Club's first Fall Recital!  What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than experiencing what it means to Dance Club to be Home for Christmas!

We'd love for you to join us on December 12th at 6pm at the Charles Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan, Georgia. This is a FREE event! We hope to see you there!

Toys for Tots

Trinity Dance Club will be partnering with Toys for Tots this Christmas! 

We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to help support the Toys for Tots mission, "to bring the joy of Christmas and a message of hope to those less fortunate" (Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 2023). 

Donations are completely optional, however, if you feel led to donate we will be collecting items during our Dress Rehearsal on December 11th and our recital on December 12th. 

If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to Toys for Tots, please contact Kelsea Krisle at kelsea.krisle@tcslions.org for more information.

Want to learn more about Toys for Tots, click here.

Light Up Senoia & Newnan Christmas Parades

Trinity Dance Club will be participating in the Newnan Christmas Parade this year! We would love for your family to join us! Whether it be on the sides supporting our TCS dancers or joining us in passing out candy canes, we'd love for you to be there! If you'd like to ride our float with our little lions or pass out candy canes to spread Christmas cheer, please see the Google Form below for additional details.

Newnan Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9th // Parade begins at 6pm

ALL THINGS THEATRE

Tickets are now on sale for PART OF THE STORY, our High School Christmas play.

Join the cast of Part of the Story as they explore the meaning behind the moments leading up to the Christmas story! From Wise (wo)men to Angels, to Mary and Joseph, we are invited to share in the story as heaven touches earth, and maybe find our place in the story.

Tickets include access to our Hot Chocolate Bar!

If weather permits, this performance will be held on the patio outside of The Gathering Place.

Adult tickets - $10 // Student tickets - $5

Friday, December 8 at 7pm

Saturday, December 9 at 7pm

join gospel

choir.

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

COMMUNITY OUTREACH FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

REHEARSALS SUNDAY AFTERNOONS JANUARY TO APRIL

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO SIGN UP

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

Arts Academy 2023-24 Updates 

2023-24 Report

We are off to a great start in the Arts Academy, and it is so exciting to see all of our students thriving in private lessons.  We have increased our instructor base to total 15 instructors, new instruments are now being offered, and lessons are happening all over campus.  Last year we taught a total of 2,270 lessons with 136 active students.  This year we are looking to break that by quite a bit.  We have five rooms with acoustic pianos available, and a handful of other areas as well to teach.  Recently I needed a rehearsal room and had to walk to the other side of campus to find one because all of our rooms were in use through the Academy.  This is so exciting!  

Lesson Cost - 2024 Increase

Looking ahead, we want you to be aware that in January of 2024 all 30 minute lessons will be $35 per lesson.  This pricing is in line with the industry and teachers throughout our area, and reflects inflation but also the value of our instructors.  Please be aware of this increase, your instructors will be putting this into effect starting the first of the new year.

Website & Growth

You are our greatest source of advertisement for the Academy.  Please share the great things that are happening with your student and their progress.  We are constantly taking on new students, please help us by encouraging other families to get involved.  We also take non-TCS students after school, we want to offer what we have to the community as a whole.  We are also interested in new instructors.  If you know of an instructor interested in getting involved, we would be glad to speak with them and see if it’s a good fit.  Feel free to direct them to the website: https://tcslions.org/arts-academy.

Here is a list of our current instructors.  

Stacee Adams - Piano - stacee.adams@tcslions.org 

Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com

Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@gmail.com

Terri Ingram - Horn, Piano - terri.ingram.music@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

Lizzie Perez - Theatre, Voice - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.pinson@tcslions.org  

Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com

Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 197

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published November 26, 2023

Volume 197

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King.”

As we approach the holiday season, there are many exciting things in store.  Trips, meals together, and giving thanks.  Concerts, programs, and plays.  Presents, family, and friends.  We are so blessed at Trinity to be able to freely proclaim the love of Christ through all of these.  The holidays are a special time for us to celebrate His birth and the Father’s love for us!  

As your Performing Arts staff navigate all of these events, we are consistently sharing the love of Jesus and pointing students back to His saving grace.  We seek to find spiritual meaning in all that we do, and to help our students keep a Biblical worldview through all of the extras of the season.  Christ came as Emmanuel, God with us.  And the Spirit is still present, and wants to walk through each day with us.  And so let us receive Him, let us celebrate that He came, and let us do this with joy as a light to the world.

Happy Thanksgiving and a very merry Christmas to all of our Trinity families!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • December 2 - All State Band Auditions (MS)

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert @ 6pm

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert @ 7:30pm

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 8 & 9 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

Concert Series - you’re invited!

Dance Club

You're invited to Trinity Dance Club's first Fall Recital!  What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than experiencing what it means to Dance Club to be Home for Christmas!

We'd love for you to join us on December 12th at 6pm at the Charles Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan, Georgia. This is a FREE event! We hope to see you there!

Toys for Tots

Trinity Dance Club will be partnering with Toys for Tots this Christmas! 

We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to help support the Toys for Tots mission, "to bring the joy of Christmas and a message of hope to those less fortunate" (Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 2023). 

Donations are completely optional, however, if you feel led to donate we will be collecting items during our Dress Rehearsal on December 11th and our recital on December 12th. 

If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to Toys for Tots, please contact Kelsea Krisle at kelsea.krisle@tcslions.org for more information.

Want to learn more about Toys for Tots, click here.

Light Up Senoia & Newnan Christmas Parades

Trinity Dance Club will be participating in the Light Up Senoia and Newnan Christmas Parades this year! We would love for your family to join us! Whether it be on the sides supporting our TCS dancers or joining us in passing out candy canes, we'd love for you to be there! If you'd like to ride our float with our little lions or pass out candy canes to spread Christmas cheer, please see the Google Forms below for additional details.

Light Up Senoia on Saturday, December 2nd // Dance Performances begin at 4pm //

Parade begins at 6pm

Newnan Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9th // Parade begins at 6pm

ALL THINGS THEATRE

Tickets are now on sale for PART OF THE STORY, our High School Christmas play.

Join the cast of Part of the Story as they explore the meaning behind the moments leading up to the Christmas story! From Wise (wo)men to Angels, to Mary and Joseph, we are invited to share in the story as heaven touches earth, and maybe find our place in the story.

Tickets include access to our Hot Chocolate Bar!

If weather permits, this performance will be held on the patio outside of The Gathering Place.

Adult tickets - $10 // Student tickets - $5

Friday, December 8 at 7pm

Saturday, December 9 at 7pm

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

Arts Academy 2023-24 Updates 

2023-24 Report

We are off to a great start in the Arts Academy, and it is so exciting to see all of our students thriving in private lessons.  We have increased our instructor base to total 15 instructors, new instruments are now being offered, and lessons are happening all over campus.  Last year we taught a total of 2,270 lessons with 136 active students.  This year we are looking to break that by quite a bit.  We have five rooms with acoustic pianos available, and a handful of other areas as well to teach.  Recently I needed a rehearsal room and had to walk to the other side of campus to find one because all of our rooms were in use through the Academy.  This is so exciting!  

Lesson Cost - 2024 Increase

Looking ahead, we want you to be aware that in January of 2024 all 30 minute lessons will be $35 per lesson.  This pricing is in line with the industry and teachers throughout our area, and reflects inflation but also the value of our instructors.  Please be aware of this increase, your instructors will be putting this into effect starting the first of the new year.

Website & Growth

You are our greatest source of advertisement for the Academy.  Please share the great things that are happening with your student and their progress.  We are constantly taking on new students, please help us by encouraging other families to get involved.  We also take non-TCS students after school, we want to offer what we have to the community as a whole.  We are also interested in new instructors.  If you know of an instructor interested in getting involved, we would be glad to speak with them and see if it’s a good fit.  Feel free to direct them to the website: https://tcslions.org/arts-academy.

Here is a list of our current instructors.  

Stacee Adams - Piano - stacee.adams@tcslions.org 

Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com

Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@gmail.com

Terri Ingram - Horn, Piano - terri.ingram.music@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

Lizzie Perez - Theatre, Voice - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.pinson@tcslions.org  

Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com

Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 196

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published November 19, 2023

Volume 196

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King.”

As we approach the holiday season, there are many exciting things in store.  Trips, meals together, and giving thanks.  Concerts, programs, and plays.  Presents, family, and friends.  We are so blessed at Trinity to be able to freely proclaim the love of Christ through all of these.  The holidays are a special time for us to celebrate His birth and the Father’s love for us!  

As your Performing Arts staff navigate all of these events, we are consistently sharing the love of Jesus and pointing students back to His saving grace.  We seek to find spiritual meaning in all that we do, and to help our students keep a Biblical worldview through all of the extras of the season.  Christ came as Emmanuel, God with us.  And the Spirit is still present, and wants to walk through each day with us.  And so let us receive Him, let us celebrate that He came, and let us do this with joy as a light to the world.

Happy Thanksgiving and a very merry Christmas to all of our Trinity families!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • December 2 - All State Band Auditions (MS)

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert @ 6pm

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert @ 7:30pm

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

Concert Series

Dance Club

You're invited to Trinity Dance Club's first Fall Recital!  What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than experiencing what it means to Dance Club to be Home for Christmas! We'd love for you to join us on December 12th at 6pm at the Charles Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan, Georgia. This is a FREE event! We hope to see you there!

Toys for Tots

Trinity Dance Club will be partnering with Toys for Tots this Christmas! 

We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to help support the Toys for Tots mission, "to bring the joy of Christmas and a message of hope to those less fortunate" (Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 2023). 

Donations are completely optional, however, if you feel led to donate we will be collecting items during our Dress Rehearsal on December 11th and our recital on December 12th. 

If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to Toys for Tots, please contact Kelsea Krisle at kelsea.krisle@tcslions.org for more information.

Want to learn more about Toys for Tots, click here.

Light Up Senoia & Newnan Christmas Parades

Trinity Dance Club will be participating in the Light Up Senoia and Newnan Christmas Parades this year! We would love for your family to join us! Whether it be on the sides supporting our TCS dancers or joining us in passing out candy canes, we'd love for you to be there! If you'd like to ride our float with our little lions or pass out candy canes to spread Christmas cheer, please see the Google Forms below for additional details.

Light Up Senoia on Saturday, December 2nd // Dance Performances begin at 4pm //

Parade begins at 6pm

Newnan Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9th // Parade begins at 6pm

ALL THINGS THEATRE

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.!

Wow, what a show!  Our Middle School students recently performed this show with skill and energy, and the audiences were certainly in for a treat!  They accomplished their pre-show goal of “energy, footwork, choices and passion”, a special way for our MANEstage performers to focus before taking the stage.  And they certainly delivered!  Here are some pictures from the show.

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

Arts Academy 2023-24 Updates 

2023-24 Report

We are off to a great start in the Arts Academy, and it is so exciting to see all of our students thriving in private lessons.  We have increased our instructor base to total 15 instructors, new instruments are now being offered, and lessons are happening all over campus.  Last year we taught a total of 2,270 lessons with 136 active students.  This year we are looking to break that by quite a bit.  We have five rooms with acoustic pianos available, and a handful of other areas as well to teach.  Recently I needed a rehearsal room and had to walk to the other side of campus to find one because all of our rooms were in use through the Academy.  This is so exciting!  

Lesson Cost - 2024 Increase

Looking ahead, we want you to be aware that in January of 2024 all 30 minute lessons will be $35 per lesson.  This pricing is in line with the industry and teachers throughout our area, and reflects inflation but also the value of our instructors.  Please be aware of this increase, your instructors will be putting this into effect starting the first of the new year.

Website & Growth

You are our greatest source of advertisement for the Academy.  Please share the great things that are happening with your student and their progress.  We are constantly taking on new students, please help us by encouraging other families to get involved.  We also take non-TCS students after school, we want to offer what we have to the community as a whole.  We are also interested in new instructors.  If you know of an instructor interested in getting involved, we would be glad to speak with them and see if it’s a good fit.  Feel free to direct them to the website: https://tcslions.org/arts-academy.

Here is a list of our current instructors.  

Stacee Adams - Piano - stacee.adams@tcslions.org 

Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com

Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@gmail.com

Terri Ingram - Horn, Piano - terri.ingram.music@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

Lizzie Perez - Theatre, Voice - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.pinson@tcslions.org  

Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com

Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 195

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published November 12, 2023

Volume 195

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

“Bearing the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.”

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King.”

As we approach the holiday season, there are many exciting things in store.  Trips, meals together, and giving thanks.  Concerts, programs, and plays.  Presents, family, and friends.  We are so blessed at Trinity to be able to freely proclaim the love of Christ through all of these.  The holidays are a special time for us to celebrate His birth and the Father’s love for us!  

As your Performing Arts staff navigate all of these events, we are consistently sharing the love of Jesus and pointing students back to His saving grace.  We seek to find spiritual meaning in all that we do, and to help our students keep a Biblical worldview through all of the extras of the season.  Christ came as Emmanuel, God with us.  And the Spirit is still present, and wants to walk through each day with us.  And so let us receive Him, let us celebrate that He came, and let us do this with joy as a light to the world.

Happy Thanksgiving and a very merry Christmas to all of our Trinity families!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert @ 5:30pm

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

ALL THINGS THEATRE

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.!

Wow, what a weekend!  Our Middle School students performed this show with skill and energy, and the audiences were certainly in for a treat!  They accomplished their pre-show goal of “energy, footwork, choices and passion”, a special way for our MANEstage performers to focus before taking the stage.  And they certainly delivered!  Here are some pictures from this weekend’s show.

ELEMENTARy DRAMA CLUB - WELL DONE!!

Two weeks ago, our 1st through 5th graders performed A Pirate’s Wish and Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon.  These performances were outstanding and the future of Theatre at Trinity is bright!  Make sure to congratulate all of these young actors on their accomplishments.  The performances were all amazing!!

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 194

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published November 5, 2023

Volume 194

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education because

rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” – Plato

It is not an understatement to say that music education has been one of the most important parts of our individual and collective development as people across time. The practice of music has been used to entertain, heal, bring people together, educate, and most importantly draw us closer to God. Observing the current conversation surrounding music education and advocacy in schools, it seems that the impact of music has been lost along the way and deemed non-essential in some educational settings. But for us at Trinity, we understand the significance of a healthy music education program in our students’ development.  I love the statement of the Belgian author, Paul Carvel: “Music deserves to be the mandatory second language of all schools in the world.” We are working hard to enhance the offerings we have for each student at each level.  And we so appreciate the support from each of our TCS families.  We are succeeding together, and great things are in store for all of our students in the Performing Arts!

Excerpts taken from the Save the Music Foundation website: www.savethemusic.org/resources/advocacy-tools/music-ed-quotes/)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • November 9-12 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert @ 5:30pm

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7pm

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

ALL THINGS THEATRE

MS MUSICAL - TICKETS ON SALE NOW

MANEstage Productions presents... Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.!

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

LIMITED Front Row and Runway Reserved Seating - score the best seats in the house with this reserved seating - includes a gift from the cast!

*Show runs about 60 minutes with a 15 minute intermission

Get your tickets NOW!

Thursday, November 9th at 7pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1182168?schoolId=GA72962

Friday, November 10th at 5pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1182178?schoolId=GA72962

Friday, November 10th at 7:30pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1182179?schoolId=GA72962

Sunday, November 12th at 2:30pm: 

https://gofan.co/event/1182182?schoolId=GA72962

DRAMA CLUB TICKETS - WELL DONE!!

Our 1st through 5th graders just finished A Pirate’s Wish and Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon.  These performances were outstanding and the future of Theatre at Trinity is bright!  Make sure to congratulate all of these young actors on their accomplishments.  The performances were all amazing!!

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 193

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published October 29 2023

Volume 193

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education because

rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” – Plato

It is not an understatement to say that music education has been one of the most important parts of our individual and collective development as people across time. The practice of music has been used to entertain, heal, bring people together, educate, and most importantly draw us closer to God. Observing the current conversation surrounding music education and advocacy in schools, it seems that the impact of music has been lost along the way and deemed non-essential in some educational settings. But for us at Trinity, we understand the significance of a healthy music education program in our students’ development.  I love the statement of the Belgian author, Paul Carvel: “Music deserves to be the mandatory second language of all schools in the world.” We are working hard to enhance the offerings we have for each student at each level.  And we so appreciate the support from each of our TCS families.  We are succeeding together, and great things are in store for all of our students in the Performing Arts!

Excerpts taken from the Save the Music Foundation website: www.savethemusic.org/resources/advocacy-tools/music-ed-quotes/)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • November 4-5 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 9-12 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

HS ONE ACT


Our HS students just performed The Importance of Being Earnest at the Region 4 Competition, held this past Thursday at Troup High School.  Our actors were well prepared, confident, and had a blast as they presented this comedic story.  We took 2nd Place, and Roman Arcadi won Best Actor Overall award!!  Well done, Roaring Dramatics!!

ALL THINGS THEATRE

MS MUSICAL - TICKETS ON SALE NOW

MANEstage Productions presents... Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.!

Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

LIMITED Front Row and Runway Reserved Seating - score the best seats in the house with this reserved seating - includes a gift from the cast!

*Show runs about 60 minutes with a 15 minute intermission

Get your tickets NOW!

Thursday, November 9th at 7pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1182168?schoolId=GA72962

Friday, November 10th at 5pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1182178?schoolId=GA72962

Friday, November 10th at 7:30pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1182179?schoolId=GA72962

Sunday, November 12th at 2:30pm: 

https://gofan.co/event/1182182?schoolId=GA72962

DRAMA CLUB TICKETS - ON SALE NOW!

A Pirate's Wish / Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon 

Elementary Drama Club - 1st-5th grade

Saturday, November 4th at 2:30pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1155181?schoolId=GA72962

Saturday, November 4th at 6pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1155182?schoolId=GA72962

Sunday, November 5th at 2:30pm: 

https://gofan.co/event/1155183?schoolId=GA72962

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 192

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published October 22 2023

Volume 192

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education because

rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” – Plato

It is not an understatement to say that music education has been one of the most important parts of our individual and collective development as people across time. The practice of music has been used to entertain, heal, bring people together, educate, and most importantly draw us closer to God. Observing the current conversation surrounding music education and advocacy in schools, it seems that the impact of music has been lost along the way and deemed non-essential in some educational settings. But for us at Trinity, we understand the significance of a healthy music education program in our students’ development.  I love the statement of the Belgian author, Paul Carvel: “Music deserves to be the mandatory second language of all schools in the world.” We are working hard to enhance the offerings we have for each student at each level.  And we so appreciate the support from each of our TCS families.  We are succeeding together, and great things are in store for all of our students in the Performing Arts!

Excerpts taken from the Save the Music Foundation website: www.savethemusic.org/resources/advocacy-tools/music-ed-quotes/)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 4-5 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 10-12 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

HS ONE ACT

Our HS students just performed The Importance of Being Earnest for our TCS community,  and their One Act presentation was amazing!  These performances at Trinity are in preparation for the upcoming Region 4 Competition, to be held Thursday, October 26th.  Students will travel to Troup High School this coming Thursday to compete against other Region schools.  Our actors are well prepared, confident, and having a blast as they present this comedic story.  Well done, Roaring Dramatics!!

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Update

This past Sunday we completed our round of auditions for the upcoming Fine Arts Festival.  A description of this event is below.  If you missed the audition, but still would like to participate or get more information, it’s not too late.  Please email stacie.moore@tcslions.org for additional details.

What is Fine Arts?  Fine Arts is an Assemblies of God competition that is held in our District (Georgia). Qualified entries are then invited to the National competition, held in Columbus, Ohio. There are solo and group opportunities for instrumentalists, vocalists, physical art, technical art, drama, etc. All students grades 6 to 12 are encouraged to enter, and it is a great way to receive constructive feedback from evaluators, develop your talents, grow in your walk with Christ and meet new friends and cultivate those friendships. This is open to all 6th to 12th grade students.

Link to the 2024 manual:

https://youth.ag.org/Participate/Fine-Arts/Rules-and-Criteria 

ALL THINGS THEATRE

DRAMA CLUB TICKETS - ON SALE NOW!

A Pirate's Wish / Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon 

Elementary Drama Club - 1st-5th grade

Saturday, November 4th at 2:30pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1155181?schoolId=GA72962

Saturday, November 4th at 6pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1155182?schoolId=GA72962

Sunday, November 5th at 2:30pm: 

https://gofan.co/event/1155183?schoolId=GA72962

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS - SAVE THE DATE


Finding Nemo Jr. - Middle School Musical

Friday, November 10th-Sunday, November 12th

Tickets on sale soon!

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 191

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published October 15 2023

Volume 191

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

(Borrowed from Robert Stocklas, University of North Alabama Bands)

Why band? ... here's why ... grab your coffee and read this ...

Let’s assume, for simple math, we have a moderate to above average-sized marching band of 100 wind players, 20 percussion, 20 color guard, and two drum majors. Now, while it seems fairly straight forward…just play your music and march to various spots on the field… here’s what REALLY is facing them.

In an average production of 2 minutes duration, there will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 notes played per student (some parts will be less, some more). For each note played, the student must be responsible for:

Correct fingering of note

proper tone quality

proper pitch

correct beginning articulation

correct release/ending

correct duration/timing

balance to other players

blend with other players

appropriate volume

This means at least 9 responsibilities per note times 300 notes…understand that sometimes the student will not play during segments, so this is an average…2,700 responsibilities per student…times 100 players = 270,000 musical responsibilities for the wind section.

Percussion will have more notes in snare/mallet parts, perhaps fewer in bass drum and accessory parts, but on average, about the same number of musical concerns …substitute stick heights for pitch correctness, since it is not typical to tune drums as you go. This adds 2700 responsibilities…times 20 percussionists = 54,000 musical responsibilities for percussion.

Color Guard must be concerned with:

timing

hand positions

equipment angles

speed of spins

height of tosses

direction of spins…not to mention holding on to or catching equipment

Number of counts roughly parallels musical notes, so assume 300 beats times 6 responsibilities, or 1800 items per guard member…times 20 members = 36,000 more things to do.

So far, we are up to 360,000 responsibilities, and we haven’t touched marching. With marching, there are at least the following considerations:

posture

direction of facing

instrument position

staying in step

staying in form

size of step

tempo

style of movement (Toes up? Knees straight? Shoulders square?)

control of space between members

On average, there will be one step per beat of music, or approximately 240 steps. This means 240 times 9 responsibilities per member,…times 140 members …302,400 more things to think about.

The drum majors must be on top of:

tempo, beat pattern

dynamics

communication of style/energy to band

poise/showmanship

or approximately 1200 items… times two majors…2400 more responsibilities.

Keeping up so far? We’re up to 664,800 things that have to be done correctly… AND WE’RE JUST TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST PRODUCTION OF THE SHOW!! Assume there are three segments in the average show, our grand total jumps to a staggering 1,994,400 responsibilities on the members for a single performance.

The next time you watch a marching band show, examine the level of expectation and delivery that occurs with each student. It is truly remarkable, and it will help you appreciate even more the feeling that comes from a well performed show. When they are done, stand up and cheer their efforts…they are truly at the top of the ‘responsibility pyramid’ when performing in marching band.

Why Band? That's why ...

Our Marching Lions and their 2023 show, Back to the Future

Our Marching Lions and their 2023 show, Back to the Future

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 4-5 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 10-12 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

HS ONE ACT

Our HS students performed The Importance of Being Earnest this weekend, and their One Act presentation was amazing!  These performances at TCS are in preparation for the upcoming Region 4 Competition, to be held Thursday, October 26th. Well done, Roaring Dramatics!!


MS BAND

Full band performing one of two numbers at the Parent Showcase.

Our MS Band students had an early performance opportunity this school year, hosting their parents for a Parent Showcase in the Band Room.  Students performed ensemble pieces and full band numbers, providing early Fall entertainment and showing their progress already made in the first nine weeks.  Way to go, students!

The students performing in smaller ensembles for the parents.

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL - Audition information

What is Fine Arts?  Fine Arts is an Assemblies of God competition that is held in our District (Georgia). Qualified entries are then invited to the National competition, held in Columbus, Ohio. There are solo and group opportunities for instrumentalists, vocalists, physical art, technical art, drama, etc. All students grades 6 to 12 are encouraged to enter, and it is a great way to receive constructive feedback from evaluators, develop your talents, grow in your walk with Christ and meet new friends and cultivate those friendships. This is open to all 6th to 12th grade students.

Attached is the information from the followup email to our Fine Arts Launch Meeting held this past week, just in case you missed that.  We want all of you to be well informed, and also to have your group preferences in place by October 22nd.  We don’t want you to miss this deadline, as we will be assigning specific groups based on the names and numbers we have by this date, and also scheduling some auditions.  Please make sure to confirm your interest in Fine Arts by then.  Please let us know which groups you have interest in by submitting this link and then info for the placement/audition will be sent. share your group/solo interests here

There will be auditions for some categories, please be aware of that.  For ALL categories, we at least need your conflict calendars.  More information about this will go out on Tuesday of next week including how to submit those dates.  Be on the lookout for that.  

Link to the 2024 manual:

https://youth.ag.org/Participate/Fine-Arts/Rules-and-Criteria 

The "Launch" information meeting was held this past Monday and our team of leaders were present and shared about the program.

Watch meeting here

Below is the handout that was given at the meeting

DOWNLOAD FAF HANDOUT

As always, please let us know if you have any questions.

ALL THINGS THEATRE

DRAMA CLUB TICKETS - ON SALE NOW!

A Pirate's Wish / Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon 

Elementary Drama Club - 1st-5th grade

Saturday, November 4th at 2:30pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1155181?schoolId=GA72962

Saturday, November 4th at 6pm:

https://gofan.co/event/1155182?schoolId=GA72962

Sunday, November 5th at 2:30pm: 

https://gofan.co/event/1155183?schoolId=GA72962

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS - SAVE THE DATE


Finding Nemo Jr. - Middle School Musical

Friday, November 10th-Sunday, November 12th

Tickets on sale soon!

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 190

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published October 8, 2023

Volume 190

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

(Borrowed from Robert Stocklas, University of North Alabama Bands)

Why band? ... here's why ... grab your coffee and read this ...

Let’s assume, for simple math, we have a moderate to above average-sized marching band of 100 wind players, 20 percussion, 20 color guard, and two drum majors. Now, while it seems fairly straight forward…just play your music and march to various spots on the field… here’s what REALLY is facing them.

In an average production of 2 minutes duration, there will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 notes played per student (some parts will be less, some more). For each note played, the student must be responsible for:

Correct fingering of note

proper tone quality

proper pitch

correct beginning articulation

correct release/ending

correct duration/timing

balance to other players

blend with other players

appropriate volume

This means at least 9 responsibilities per note times 300 notes…understand that sometimes the student will not play during segments, so this is an average…2,700 responsibilities per student…times 100 players = 270,000 musical responsibilities for the wind section.

Percussion will have more notes in snare/mallet parts, perhaps fewer in bass drum and accessory parts, but on average, about the same number of musical concerns …substitute stick heights for pitch correctness, since it is not typical to tune drums as you go. This adds 2700 responsibilities…times 20 percussionists = 54,000 musical responsibilities for percussion.

Color Guard must be concerned with:

timing

hand positions

equipment angles

speed of spins

height of tosses

direction of spins…not to mention holding on to or catching equipment

Number of counts roughly parallels musical notes, so assume 300 beats times 6 responsibilities, or 1800 items per guard member…times 20 members = 36,000 more things to do.

So far, we are up to 360,000 responsibilities, and we haven’t touched marching. With marching, there are at least the following considerations:

posture

direction of facing

instrument position

staying in step

staying in form

size of step

tempo

style of movement (Toes up? Knees straight? Shoulders square?)

control of space between members

On average, there will be one step per beat of music, or approximately 240 steps. This means 240 times 9 responsibilities per member,…times 140 members …302,400 more things to think about.

The drum majors must be on top of:

tempo, beat pattern

dynamics

communication of style/energy to band

poise/showmanship

or approximately 1200 items… times two majors…2400 more responsibilities.

Keeping up so far? We’re up to 664,800 things that have to be done correctly… AND WE’RE JUST TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST PRODUCTION OF THE SHOW!! Assume there are three segments in the average show, our grand total jumps to a staggering 1,994,400 responsibilities on the members for a single performance.

The next time you watch a marching band show, examine the level of expectation and delivery that occurs with each student. It is truly remarkable, and it will help you appreciate even more the feeling that comes from a well performed show. When they are done, stand up and cheer their efforts…they are truly at the top of the ‘responsibility pyramid’ when performing in marching band.

Why Band? That's why ...

Our Marching Lions and their 2023 show, Back to the Future

Our Marching Lions and their 2023 show, Back to the Future

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • October 14-15 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 4-5 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 10-12 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2024

What is Fine Arts?  Fine Arts is an Assemblies of God competition that is held in our District (Georgia). Qualified entries are then invited to the National competition, held in Columbus, Ohio. There are solo and group opportunities for instrumentalists, vocalists, physical art, technical art, drama, etc. All students grades 6 to 12 are encouraged to enter, and it is a great way to receive constructive feedback from evaluators, develop your talents, grow in your walk with Christ and meet new friends and cultivate those friendships. This is open to all 6th to 12th grade students.

Attached is the information from the followup email to our Fine Arts Launch Meeting held this past week, just in case you missed that.  We want all of you to be well informed, and also to have your group preferences in place by October 22nd.  We don’t want you to miss this deadline, as we will be assigning specific groups based on the names and numbers we have by this date, and also scheduling some auditions.  Please make sure to confirm your interest in Fine Arts by then.  Please let us know which groups you have interest in by submitting this link and then info for the placement/audition will be sent. share your group/solo interests here

There will be auditions for some categories, please be aware of that.  For ALL categories, we at least need your conflict calendars.  More information about this will go out on Tuesday of next week including how to submit those dates.  Be on the lookout for that.  

Link to the 2024 manual: https://youth.ag.org/Participate/Fine-Arts/Rules-and-Criteria 

The "Launch" information meeting was held this past Monday and our team of leaders were present and shared about the program.

Watch meeting here

-Attached is the handout that was given at the meeting

DOWNLOAD FAF HANDOUT

As always, please let us know if you have any questions.

ALL THINGS THEATRE


HS ONE ACT

Saturday, October 14th at 2:30pm and 7pm

Sunday, October 15th at 2:30pm

Tickets can be purchased here: 

The Importance of Being Earnest (in 30 minutes) adapted by Jason Pizzarello from the play by Oscar Wilde

In this one-act adaptation of Oscar Wilde's beloved romantic comedy, the stakes are even higher and the deadlines even tighter for poor Jack Worthing, whose alter ego "Ernest" comes back to haunt him in the form of his rakish friend Algernon Montcrieff, who adopts the false identity to woo Jack's ward Cecily. But Jack-as-Ernest has just proposed to Algernon's cousin Gwendolen, to the great disapproval of her mother, the rigid Lady Bracknell. When the two ladies -- both engaged to Ernest Worthing -- meet up, chaos ensues. All the wit of Wilde in less than half the time.

DRAMA CLUB TICKETS - ON SALE NOW!

A Pirate's Wish / Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon 

Elementary Drama Club -1st-5th grade

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS - SAVE THE DATE


Finding Nemo Jr. - Middle School Musical

Friday, November 10th-Sunday, November 12th

Tickets on sale soon!

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 189

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published October 1, 2023

Volume 189

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

(Borrowed from Robert Stocklas, University of North Alabama Bands)

Why band? ... here's why ... grab your coffee and read this ...

Let’s assume, for simple math, we have a moderate to above average-sized marching band of 100 wind players, 20 percussion, 20 color guard, and two drum majors. Now, while it seems fairly straight forward…just play your music and march to various spots on the field… here’s what REALLY is facing them.

In an average production of 2 minutes duration, there will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 notes played per student (some parts will be less, some more). For each note played, the student must be responsible for:

Correct fingering of note

proper tone quality

proper pitch

correct beginning articulation

correct release/ending

correct duration/timing

balance to other players

blend with other players

appropriate volume

This means at least 9 responsibilities per note times 300 notes…understand that sometimes the student will not play during segments, so this is an average…2,700 responsibilities per student…times 100 players = 270,000 musical responsibilities for the wind section.

Percussion will have more notes in snare/mallet parts, perhaps fewer in bass drum and accessory parts, but on average, about the same number of musical concerns …substitute stick heights for pitch correctness, since it is not typical to tune drums as you go. This adds 2700 responsibilities…times 20 percussionists = 54,000 musical responsibilities for percussion.

Color Guard must be concerned with:

timing

hand positions

equipment angles

speed of spins

height of tosses

direction of spins…not to mention holding on to or catching equipment

Number of counts roughly parallels musical notes, so assume 300 beats times 6 responsibilities, or 1800 items per guard member…times 20 members = 36,000 more things to do.

So far, we are up to 360,000 responsibilities, and we haven’t touched marching. With marching, there are at least the following considerations:

posture

direction of facing

instrument position

staying in step

staying in form

size of step

tempo

style of movement (Toes up? Knees straight? Shoulders square?)

control of space between members

On average, there will be one step per beat of music, or approximately 240 steps. This means 240 times 9 responsibilities per member,…times 140 members …302,400 more things to think about.

The drum majors must be on top of:

tempo, beat pattern

dynamics

communication of style/energy to band

poise/showmanship

or approximately 1200 items… times two majors…2400 more responsibilities.

Keeping up so far? We’re up to 664,800 things that have to be done correctly… AND WE’RE JUST TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST PRODUCTION OF THE SHOW!! Assume there are three segments in the average show, our grand total jumps to a staggering 1,994,400 responsibilities on the members for a single performance.

The next time you watch a marching band show, examine the level of expectation and delivery that occurs with each student. It is truly remarkable, and it will help you appreciate even more the feeling that comes from a well performed show. When they are done, stand up and cheer their efforts…they are truly at the top of the ‘responsibility pyramid’ when performing in marching band.

Why Band? That's why ...

Our Marching Lions and their 2023 show, Back to the Future

Our Marching Lions and their 2023 show, Back to the Future

Bearing the image of the Creator as we

cultivate creativity

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr

Our Performing Arts staff are all so amazing!  The quality and dedication of each of these educators is unmatched, and I am so thankful for each of them and what they bring to each of your students.  We currently have 6 full time staff members, 3 more part time, 15 instructors within our Arts Academy, and countless volunteers who help to make it all happen.  Thank you so much to all of you for who you are and what you bring.  You are the best!!

Performing Arts Staff

Homecoming week themed days can be so much fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • October 14-15 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 4-5 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 10-12 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 LAUNCH MEETING

COWETA COUNTY MARCHING BAND EXHIBITION

This past Tuesday our Marching Lions participated in the annual Marching Band Exhibition at East Coweta High School.  Marching bands from Trinity, Newnan, Northgate, East Coweta and Pike County High Schools all performed, and the shows were outstanding!  It is always so much fun to enjoy time together with the marching band communities of Coweta County!  Well done, Marching Lions!!

ALL THINGS THEATRE


HS ONE ACT

Saturday, October 14th at 2:30pm and 7pm

Sunday, October 15th at 2:30pm

Tickets can be purchased here: 

Saturday, Oct. 14th at 2:30pm - https://gofan.co/event/1147578?schoolId=GA72962

Saturday, Oct. 14th at 7pm - https://gofan.co/event/1147579?schoolId=GA72962

Sunday, Oct. 15th at 2:30pm - https://gofan.co/event/1147580?schoolId=GA72962

The Importance of Being Earnest (in 30 minutes) adapted by Jason Pizzarello from the play by Oscar Wilde

In this one-act adaptation of Oscar Wilde's beloved romantic comedy, the stakes are even higher and the deadlines even tighter for poor Jack Worthing, whose alter ego "Ernest" comes back to haunt him in the form of his rakish friend Algernon Montcrieff, who adopts the false identity to woo Jack's ward Cecily. But Jack-as-Ernest has just proposed to Algernon's cousin Gwendolen, to the great disapproval of her mother, the rigid Lady Bracknell. When the two ladies -- both engaged to Ernest Worthing -- meet up, chaos ensues. All the wit of Wilde in less than half the time.

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS - SAVE THE DATE


A Pirate Wishes / Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon - Elementary Drama Club -1st-5th grade

Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th

Tickets on sale soon!

Finding Nemo Jr. - Middle School Musical

Friday, November 10th-Sunday, November 12th

Tickets on sale soon!

THESPIAN CARDIGANS

A representative will be on campus October 5th if you would like to purchase your Thespian cardigan. The cost for a cardigan is $105 plus shipping and handling and is only available for CURRENT Thespians!

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 188

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published September 24, 2023

Volume 188

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

Bearing the image of the Creator as we

cultivate creativity

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr

Our Performing Arts staff are all so amazing!  The quality and dedication of each of these educators is unmatched, and I am so thankful for each of them and what they bring to each of your students.  We currently have 6 full time staff members, 3 more part time, 15 instructors within our Arts Academy, and countless volunteers who help to make it all happen.  Thank you so much to all of you for who you are and what you bring.  You are the best!!

Performing Arts Staff

Homecoming week themed days can be so much fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • September 26 - Coweta County Marching Band Expo

  • October 12-14 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 4-5 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 10-12 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

BAND NIGHT 2023

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 LAUNCH MEETING

Each year we have an annual event we participate in called the Fine Arts Festival, and we would LOVE for you to join us this year!  This is a growing program for our Performing Arts families, and so much fun!  And the ministry and experience of each student is invaluable!  For more information about this festival, please visit https://youth.ag.org/Participate/Fine-Arts.   

Are you ready to participate in Fine Arts Festival 2024? Our Fine Arts Festival Launch will be Monday night, October 2 at 6pm in The Gathering Place. We will be laying out our plans and basic schedules for the 2024 FAF Season! We are also introducing some new groups and leaders at this launch meeting. This meeting is for all students, grades 6-12, who are interested in participating in the upcoming Fine Arts season AND their parents. Please add the 2024 Launch to your calendar. To help you make this meeting easier, pizza will be provided for dinner. Please RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/FAF2024LAUNCH If you have questions please email me at tim.hurt@tcslions.org 

We can’t wait to launch our next season of Fine Arts, and to have you there with us!!

ALL THINGS THEATRE


SAVE THE DATE 

Save the dates for our upcoming productions:

The Importance of Being Earnest - High School One Act Play

Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th

Tickets on sale soon!

A Pirate Wishes / Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon - Elementary Drama Club -1st-5th grade

Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th

Tickets on sale soon!

Finding Nemo Jr. - Middle School Musical

Friday, November 10th-Sunday, November 12th

Tickets on sale soon!

HIGH SCHOOL THESPIANS

There will be a Troupe meeting during Advisement this week on Wednesday, September 27th. This meeting is required for current Thespians and ANYONE who is interested in inducting this year.

THESPIAN CARDIGANS

A representative will be on campus October 5th if you would like to purchase your Thespian cardigan. The cost for a cardigan is $105 plus shipping and handling and is only available for CURRENT Thespians!

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 187

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published September 17, 2023

Volume 187

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

Bearing the image of the Creator as we

cultivate creativity

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr

We are now finishing our fourth week of school, and are already noticing improvement in  each of our Arts areas!  The students came in ready and hungry to learn, and are truly soaking it all up!  From amazing auditions in all of our Theatre groups, to first notes in the Band and Orchestra rooms, to new students coming in and bringing solid gifts, we at Trinity are truly blessed!

As we progress through the school year, the students’ efforts at home are just as important as on campus.  We know that practice at home and individual time invested in their part to play makes a huge difference.  Students come in more confident when they have worked at home, and make much larger strides in their personal development.  And the group as a whole benefits as well, with each person contributing fully to the group effort.  

Parents, please continue to encourage your student to put in the effort.  This encouragement from home is vital as we partner together.  Keep working on memorization of lines and lyrics, practicing those scales over and over, working on vocal technique, studying theory, and so much more.  

Lastly, THANK YOU for your support and encouragement.  We sense this in great measure from you, our parents!  Our families are outstanding, and we are seeing God do great things in the Arts as we continue to partner together!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • September 22 - Marching Lions Band Night

  • September 26 - Coweta County Marching Band Expo

  • October 12-14 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 4-5 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 10-12 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

BAND NIGHT 2023

It’s back - our annual Band Night with the Marching Lions!  This is where we invite alumni, parents and friends to join us as we perform in the stands for the Homecoming Varsity Football game.  This year’s game will take place on Friday, September 22nd vs. North Clayton.  We would love for you to join us as we perform and cheer our team on to victory!  Here are the details:

  • Confirm Please - simply respond to this email so we can have music ready for you

  • Music - we provide you with flip folders, so no memorization is necessary

  • Rehearsal - we have one rehearsal the week of Homecoming.  This year, the rehearsal is on Tuesday, September 19th from 6:45 - 7:45pm in the Band Room

  • Game - the game is on Friday, September 22nd.  Call time is 6:30pm in the HS Auditorium / Multi Purpose Room

  • Attire - simply come in Trinity colors / spirit wear

We can’t wait to see you all again for Band Night!  It’s always a highlight of the year for us.  Feel free to invite others as well.  See you there!!

NEW PRACTICE LOT - MARCHING LIONS

We have exciting news!  Our Marching Lions now have a practice area in the West Student Parking Lot!  We have lined this lot, similar to what many other schools with marching bands do, and our band can now practice their field formations here after school.  This will help this growing program continue to learn and enhance field shows and work on their marching basics.

What does this mean for you?  If you are a student who drives to school, we would ask that during marching season you do not park in the first section of this student lot beyond 4pm.  Normal school day and afternoon carline will not be affected at all, but at 4pm several days each week during marching season the band will utilize this area.  

There are three sections of the student lot, and only one of these sections is lined.  This is the only section we will need available for these 4pm rehearsals - you will notice the purple lines on the pavement of this section.  Thank you so much for your consideration here, and helping our Marching Lions be the very best they can be!

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2024 LAUNCH MEETING

Each year we have an annual event we participate in called the Fine Arts Festival, and we would LOVE for you to join us this year!  This is a growing program for our Performing Arts families, and so much fun!  And the ministry and experience of each student is invaluable!  For more information about this festival, please visit https://youth.ag.org/Participate/Fine-Arts.   

Are you ready to participate in Fine Arts Festival 2024? Our Fine Arts Festival Launch will be Monday night, October 2 at 6pm in The Gathering Place. We will be laying out our plans and basic schedules for the 2024 FAF Season! We are also introducing some new groups and leaders at this launch meeting. This meeting is for all students, grades 6-12, who are interested in participating in the upcoming Fine Arts season AND their parents. Please add the 2024 Launch to your calendar. To help you make this meeting easier, pizza will be provided for dinner. Please RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/FAF2024LAUNCH If you have questions please email me at tim.hurt@tcslions.org 

We can’t wait to launch our next season of Fine Arts, and to have you there with us!!

ALL THINGS THEATRE


THESCON MEETING 

Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6pm

Join us in the Student Center in Building 1 to go over details about this event.

Open to all currently inducted Thespians and any students that want to become Thespians this year!

CONGRATS TO OUR CASTS! 

ALL of our shows for the beginning of the year have been cast! Congrats to all the talented actors listed below! Save the dates for performances coming up!

HIGH SCHOOL ONE ACT

Performing Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15

ELEMENTARY DRAMA CLUB

Performing Saturday, Nov. 4th and Sunday, Nov. 5th

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL

Performing Thursday, Nov. 9th-Saturday, Nov. 11th

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

Performing in January 2024

HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE - EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS

As we continue to grow as performers and technicians, we want to look for ways to continue to learn, try new things, and master techniques. This year, we are offering “morning workouts” where High School students can attend before school to stretch their Theatre muscles.

We will be releasing a calendar monthly, but days will vary based on skills, upcoming events, and more. At times, we will have guest teachers, and students will be able to take advantage of experts in this field!

Workouts are week days from 7:30-8am in Room 502.

DANCE CLUB

Looking to volunteer?

Dance Club would love to have you join us this December!

Multiple opportunities available! Please see the link below for more information regarding rehearsal and recital dates, times, and location!

SignUp Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9AE2AA3F5C61-home

For additional information, email Kelsea Krisle at kelsea.krisle@tcslions.org 

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 186

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published September 10, 2023

Volume 186

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

Bearing the image of the Creator as we

cultivate creativity

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr

We are now finishing our fourth week of school, and are already noticing improvement in  each of our Arts areas!  The students came in ready and hungry to learn, and are truly soaking it all up!  From amazing auditions in all of our Theatre groups, to first notes in the Band and Orchestra rooms, to new students coming in and bringing solid gifts, we at Trinity are truly blessed!

As we progress through the school year, the students’ efforts at home are just as important as on campus.  We know that practice at home and individual time invested in their part to play makes a huge difference.  Students come in more confident when they have worked at home, and make much larger strides in their personal development.  And the group as a whole benefits as well, with each person contributing fully to the group effort.  

Parents, please continue to encourage your student to put in the effort.  This encouragement from home is vital as we partner together.  Keep working on memorization of lines and lyrics, practicing those scales over and over, working on vocal technique, studying theory, and so much more.  

Lastly, THANK YOU for your support and encouragement.  We sense this in great measure from you, our parents!  Our families are outstanding, and we are seeing God do great things in the Arts as we continue to partner together!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • September 22 - Marching Lions Band Night

  • September 26 - Coweta County Marching Band Expo

  • October 12-14 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 2, 4, 5 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 10-11 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

NEW PRACTICE LOT - MARCHING LIONS

We have exciting news!  Our Marching Lions now have a practice area in the West Student Parking Lot!  We have lined this lot, similar to what many other schools with marching bands do, and our band can now practice their field formations here after school.  This will help this growing program continue to learn and enhance field shows and work on their marching basics.

What does this mean for you?  If you are a student who drives to school, we would ask that during marching season you do not park in the first section of this student lot beyond 4pm.  Normal school day and afternoon carline will not be affected at all, but at 4pm several days each week during marching season the band will utilize this area.  

There are three sections of the student lot, and only one of these sections is lined.  This is the only section we will need available for these 4pm rehearsals - you will notice the purple lines on the pavement of this section.  Thank you so much for your consideration here, and helping our Marching Lions be the very best they can be!

ALL THINGS THEATRE


HIGH SCHOOL THESPIAN MEETING - THESCON 2024

If your student is interested in attending the Georgia Theatre Conference in February 2024, please plan to attend a meeting the week of September 18th! We will work on permission forms, share more info, and answer any questions. A parent or guardian must be present at this meeting.

CONGRATS TO OUR CASTS! 

ALL of our shows for the beginning of the year have been cast! Congrats to all the talented actors listed below! Save the dates for performances coming up!

HIGH SCHOOL ONE ACT

Performing Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15

ELEMENTARY DRAMA CLUB

Performing Saturday, Nov. 4th and Sunday, Nov. 5th

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL

Performing Thursday, Nov. 9th-Saturday, Nov. 11th

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

Performing in January 2024

HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE - EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS

As we continue to grow as performers and technicians, we want to look for ways to continue to learn, try new things, and master techniques. This year, we are offering “morning workouts” where High School students can attend before school to stretch their Theatre muscles.

We will be releasing a calendar monthly, but days will vary based on skills, upcoming events, and more. At times, we will have guest teachers, and students will be able to take advantage of experts in this field!

Workouts are week days from 7:30-8am in Room 502.

DANCE CLUB

Looking to volunteer?

Dance Club would love to have you join us this December!

Multiple opportunities available! Please see the link below for more information regarding rehearsal and recital dates, times, and location!

SignUp Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9AE2AA3F5C61-home

For additional information, email Kelsea Krisle at kelsea.krisle@tcslions.org 

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 185

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published September 3, 2023

Volume 185

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

Bearing the image of the Creator as we

cultivate creativity

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr

We are now finishing our fourth week of school, and are already noticing improvement in  each of our Arts areas!  The students came in ready and hungry to learn, and are truly soaking it all up!  From amazing auditions in all of our Theatre groups, to first notes in the Band and Orchestra rooms, to new students coming in and bringing solid gifts, we at Trinity are truly blessed!

As we progress through the school year, the students’ efforts at home are just as important as on campus.  We know that practice at home and individual time invested in their part to play makes a huge difference.  Students come in more confident when they have worked at home, and make much larger strides in their personal development.  And the group as a whole benefits as well, with each person contributing fully to the group effort.  

Parents, please continue to encourage your student to put in the effort.  This encouragement from home is vital as we partner together.  Keep working on memorization of lines and lyrics, practicing those scales over and over, working on vocal technique, studying theory, and so much more.  

Lastly, THANK YOU for your support and encouragement.  We sense this in great measure from you, our parents!  Our families are outstanding, and we are seeing God do great things in the Arts as we continue to partner together!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • September 9 - LeadCon 1 - Thespians

  • September 22 - Marching Lions Band Night

  • September 26 - Coweta County Marching Band Expo

  • October 12-14 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 2, 4, 5 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 10-11 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

ALL THINGS THEATRE


ELEMENTARY DRAMA CLUB

  • Drama Club is under way, and we are so excited!!

  • Mondays: 3-5pm (1st and 2nd Grade)

  • Thursdays: 3-5pm (3rd-5th Grade)

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL THEATER

Congrats to ALL of you who auditioned and for your parts to play in each of our shows!! We are blown away by the talent in our school and we cannot wait to get started with our shows. Full rehearsal schedule information coming soon from your Director.

INTERESTED IN TECH?

If you are interested in serving on our tech team for different shows, please email Mrs. Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org and she will get you connected!

HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE - EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS

As we continue to grow as performers and technicians, we want to look for ways to continue to learn, try new things, and master techniques. This year, we are offering “morning workouts” where High School students can attend before school to stretch their theatre muscles.

We will be releasing a calendar monthly, but days will vary based on skills, upcoming events, and more. At times, we will have guest teachers, and students will be able to take advantage of experts in this field!

Workouts are week days from 7:30-8am in Room 502.

DANCE CLUB - FALL 2023

Dance Club is back for our Fall Semester! 

After an incredible Spring Semester and amazing Summer Dance Camps we invite your students to join us this Fall for another chance to dance! 

Dance Club is open to Pre-K4 through High School students. We will focus on fundamentals of dance with a focus in multiple styles of dance training. All Preschool through Fifth Grade students will learn Ballet, Tap, and Hip Hop. Middle and High School will focus on Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. All students are expected to participate in our end of semester Dance Recital on December 12th - Additional Details COMING SOON!

Each grade level will have class once per week throughout the semester. 

Our Fall Dance Club Schedule is as follows:

  • Monday / High School / 3:45-5pm

  • Tuesday / 1st-3rd Grade / 3:45-4:45pm

  • Wednesday / Pre-K & Kindergarten / 7:30-8:30am / GO Church Campus

  • Thursday / Middle School / 3:45-5pm

  • Friday / 4th-5th Grade / 3:45-4:45pm

**Scheduling Subject to Change based on enrollment**

Students are required to provide their own shoes. Be sure to sign up early, space is limited and will fill quickly! 


Link to Pay & Secure Your Spot: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=ixem220hwru

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 184

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published August 27, 2023

Volume 184

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

Bearing the image of the Creator as we

cultivate creativity

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr

We have just completed another week of classes, and couldn’t be more excited.  The caliber of student in the Arts classroom is outstanding, we can certainly see great things to come!  As things continue to unfold, you may have questions.  Please feel free to reach out to any of our Arts staff and let us know how we can help.  Simply email your Director or send to performingarts@tcslions.org and we’ll make sure to get you the information you need.

We have put together a statement that describes what we hope to accomplish in the Arts department at TCS.  We desire to bear the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.  This simple phrase encompasses the heart behind what we do as your Arts staff.  We wish to do everything in the image of Christ first and foremost.  And to teach your students to do the same.  And we recognize that God is our Master Creator.  We want to honor Him for the gift He has given each of us, and train to become better and better in that gift each and every day.  We want to cultivate the creativity inside of each student, and see them blossom and realize their full potential in Christ.

Here’s to a great school year ahead.  We will give you our best.  And will pull the best out of your student as well.  Let’s have a fantastic school year together and create for God’s glory!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • September 9 - LeadCon 1 - Thespians

  • September 22 - Marching Lions Band Night

  • September 26 - Coweta County Marching Band Expo

  • October 12-14 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 2, 4, 5 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 10-11 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

ALL THINGS THEATRE


ELEMENTARY DRAMA CLUB

Drama Club starts this week!!

Mondays: 3-5pm (1st and 2nd Grade)

Thursdays: 3-5pm (3rd-5th Grade)

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL THEATER

Congrats to ALL of you who auditioned this week! We are blown away by the talent in our school and we cannot wait to get started with our shows. You will receive an email from Mrs. Litton and Mrs. Perez about what it looks like for callbacks this week!

INTERESTED IN TECH?

If you are interested in serving on our tech team for different shows, please email Mrs. Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org and she will get you connected!

HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE - EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS

As we continue to grow as performers and technicians, we want to look for ways to continue to learn, try new things, and master techniques. This year, we are offering “morning workouts” where High School students can attend before school to stretch their theatre muscles.

We will be releasing a calendar monthly, but days will vary based on skills, upcoming events, and more. At times, we will have guest teachers, and students will be able to take advantage of experts in this field!

Workouts are week days from 7:30-8am in Room 502.

DANCE CLUB - FALL 2023

Dance Club is back for our Fall Semester! 

After an incredible Spring Semester and amazing Summer Dance Camps we invite your students to join us this Fall for another chance to dance! 

Dance Club is open to Pre-K4 through High School students. We will focus on fundamentals of dance with a focus in multiple styles of dance training. All Preschool through Fifth Grade students will learn Ballet, Tap, and Hip Hop. Middle and High School will focus on Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. All students are expected to participate in our end of semester Dance Recital on December 12th - Additional Details COMING SOON!

Dance Classes begin the week of August 21st! Each grade level will have class once per week throughout the semester. 

Our Fall Dance Club Schedule is as follows:

  • Monday / High School / 3:45-5pm

  • Tuesday / 1st-3rd Grade / 3:45-4:45pm

  • Wednesday / Pre-K & Kindergarten / 7:30-8:30am / GO Church Campus

  • Thursday / Middle School / 3:45-5pm

  • Friday / 4th-5th Grade / 3:45-4:45pm

**Scheduling Subject to Change based on enrollment**

Students are required to provide their own shoes. Be sure to sign up early, space is limited and will fill quickly! 


Link to Pay & Secure Your Spot: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=ixem220hwru

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 183

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published August 20, 2023

Volume 183

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

Bearing the image of the Creator as we

cultivate creativity

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr

We have just completed another week of classes, and couldn’t be more excited.  The caliber of student in the Arts classroom is outstanding, we can certainly see great things to come!  As things continue to unfold, you may have questions.  Please feel free to reach out to any of our Arts staff and let us know how we can help.  Simply email your Director or send to performingarts@tcslions.org and we’ll make sure to get you the information you need.

We have put together a statement that describes what we hope to accomplish in the Arts department at TCS.  We desire to bear the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.  This simple phrase encompasses the heart behind what we do as your Arts staff.  We wish to do everything in the image of Christ first and foremost.  And to teach your students to do the same.  And we recognize that God is our Master Creator.  We want to honor Him for the gift He has given each of us, and train to become better and better in that gift each and every day.  We want to cultivate the creativity inside of each student, and see them blossom and realize their full potential in Christ.

Here’s to a great school year ahead.  We will give you our best.  And will pull the best out of your student as well.  Let’s have a fantastic school year together and create for God’s glory!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • September 9 - LeadCon 1 - Thespians

  • September 22 - Marching Lions Band Night

  • September 26 - Coweta County Marching Band Expo

  • October 12-14 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 2, 4, 5 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 10-11 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

ALL THINGS THEATRE


ELEMENTARY DRAMA CLUB

Drama Club starts this week!!

Mondays: 3-5pm (1st and 2nd Grade)

Thursdays: 3-5pm (3rd-5th Grade)

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL THEATER

Congrats to ALL of you who auditioned this week! We are blown away by the talent in our school and we cannot wait to get started with our shows. You will receive an email from Mrs. Litton and Mrs. Perez about what it looks like for callbacks this week!

INTERESTED IN TECH?

If you are interested in serving on our tech team for different shows, please email Mrs. Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org and she will get you connected!

HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE - EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS

As we continue to grow as performers and technicians, we want to look for ways to continue to learn, try new things, and master techniques. This year, we are offering “morning workouts” where High School students can attend before school to stretch their theatre muscles.

We will be releasing a calendar monthly, but days will vary based on skills, upcoming events, and more. At times, we will have guest teachers, and students will be able to take advantage of experts in this field!

Workouts are week days from 7:30-8am in Room 502.

DANCE CLUB - FALL 2023

Dance Club is back for our Fall Semester! 

After an incredible Spring Semester and amazing Summer Dance Camps we invite your students to join us this Fall for another chance to dance! 

Dance Club is open to Pre-K4 through High School students. We will focus on fundamentals of dance with a focus in multiple styles of dance training. All Preschool through Fifth Grade students will learn Ballet, Tap, and Hip Hop. Middle and High School will focus on Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. All students are expected to participate in our end of semester Dance Recital on December 12th - Additional Details COMING SOON!

Dance Classes begin the week of August 21st! Each grade level will have class once per week throughout the semester. 

Our Fall Dance Club Schedule is as follows:

  • Monday / High School / 3:45-5pm

  • Tuesday / 1st-3rd Grade / 3:45-4:45pm

  • Wednesday / Pre-K & Kindergarten / 7:30-8:30am / GO Church Campus

  • Thursday / Middle School / 3:45-5pm

  • Friday / 4th-5th Grade / 3:45-4:45pm

**Scheduling Subject to Change based on enrollment**

Students are required to provide their own shoes. Be sure to sign up early, space is limited and will fill quickly! 


Link to Pay & Secure Your Spot: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=ixem220hwru

MUSIC ARTS ACADEMY

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

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!!

GO WEEK - AUSTRIA

There will be a GO Week parent interest meeting on Monday night, August 21st.  Following this meeting trips will be released and it’s time to sign up!  The goal is all students are signed up by September 6th.  Trips are on a first come, first serve basis once registration opens, so be on the lookout for that.  And we hope to see you on Monday night to get your questions answered.

Please see attached pdf for all of the Austria trip details…

Click here.

Please email tim.hurt@tcslions.org if you have any questions as you consider joining us in Austria.

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/

Inside the Pride Performing Arts News - Volume 182

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening with Performing Arts

Published August 13, 2023

Volume 182

 

Tim Hurt - Performing Arts Director

 

Bearing the image of the Creator as we

cultivate creativity

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOr

We have just completed our first week of classes, and couldn’t be more excited.  The caliber of student in the Arts classroom is outstanding, we can certainly see great things to come!  As things continue to unfold, you may have questions.  Please feel free to reach out to any of our Arts staff and let us know how we can help.  Simply email your Director or send to performingarts@tcslions.org and we’ll make sure to get you the information you need.

We have put together a statement that describes what we hope to accomplish in the Arts department at TCS.  We desire to bear the image of the Creator as we cultivate creativity.  This simple phrase encompasses the heart behind what we do as your Arts staff.  We wish to do everything in the image of Christ first and foremost.  And to teach your students to do the same.  And we recognize that God is our Master Creator.  We want to honor Him for the gift He has given each of us, and train to become better and better in that gift each and every day.  We want to cultivate the creativity inside of each student, and see them blossom and realize their full potential in Christ.

Here’s to a great school year ahead.  We will give you our best.  And will pull the best out of your student as well.  Let’s have a fantastic school year together and create for God’s glory!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Want to stay informed?  Check back here weekly for upcoming events including concerts, shows, trips and more…

  • August 14-18 - Theatre Audition Week

  • September 9 - LeadCon 1 - Thespians

  • September 22 - Marching Lions Band Night

  • September 26 - Coweta County Marching Band Expo

  • October 12-14 - HS One Act Performances

  • October 26 - HS One Act Region Competition

  • November 2, 4, 5 - MS Musical Performances

  • November 10-11 - Elementary Drama Club Performances

  • November 30 - December 2 - HS Theatre 2nd Stage Performances

  • December 2 - MS Band All State Audition

  • December 4 - 4th Grade Recorders Christmas Concert

  • December 4 - Orchestra Christmas Concert

  • December 5 - Band Christmas Concert

  • December 7 - Chorus Christmas Concert

  • December 9 - All State Band Auditions (HS)

  • December 12 - Dance Club Recital

ALL THINGS THEATRE

THEATRE INTEREST MEETING FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

OPEN TO 1st GRADE through 12th GRADE

NEW TIME!

Monday, August 14th at 5pm - Student Center, Building 1

With so much happening in this growing department, our team wanted to have a time for ALL theatre families to come together and learn how to get involved in theatre at TCS throughout your student’s time here.

We will start with news that pertains to every age group, and then break into specific age groups!

For questions about this, please reach out to Mrs. Lizzie Perez (HS and Elementary focus) at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org or Mrs. Emily Litton (MS focus) at emily.litton@tcslions.org.

DRAMA CLUB for 1st-5th GRADERS IS BACK!!

CLUB INFO, DATES, and TIMES

Cost $200

There are only a couple spots left for our Drama Club productions this year. If you are interested in your student getting involved, please contact Lizzie Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org to see if there are any remaining spots available.

Performances will be Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th with our students presenting two acts: Act One: 1st-2nd Grades and Act Two: 3rd-5th Grades, giving both age groups THREE CHANCES to perform their productions.

CLUB INFO, DATES, and TIMES

Cost $200

1st and 2nd Grade • Directed by Mrs. Emily Litton - Mondays from 3-5pm 

3rd-5th Grade • Directed by Mrs. Amber Poelman - Thursdays from 3-5pm. We are excited to announce they will be presenting the musical, Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon! This sweet tale is all about the race to find the precious treasure, only to realize the best and most lasting treasure is friendship. 

CLUB STARTS MONDAY, AUGUST 21st!

 

AUDITION WEEK DETAILS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, Aug 14th - Theatre Interest Meeting for 1st-12th Theatre - 5pm

STUDENT CENTER - Building 1

Join us for a time of fellowship for all theatre families 1st-12th grade.

We will talk through each age group and ways that we can all support and grow together! As we walk from Elementary up to Middle and High School, grades will be dismissed when information is no longer relevant. 

TUESDAY, Aug 15th - MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITION WORKSHOP - 6-7pm

STUDENT CENTER - Building 1

Middle School students will have a chance to work with Mrs. Litton and team on audition content BEFORE auditions start. Get feedback on your audition AND practice reading from the script, singing, and learning choreography. Attendance is optional, but extremely encouraged for students to feel more comfortable! Sign ups available soon!


WEDNESDAY, Aug 16th - Middle and High School Auditions - 3:30-5:30pm

ROOM 502, HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

Students will sign up for a 1.5 hour slot where they will:

-read from a script with other students

-learn a short dance combo

-sing a one minute musical theatre song that represents them (prepared in advance)

To sign up for a time slot, click this link: https://forms.gle/2hTscA7TvUa138iH6

For questions about Middle School please email Mrs. Litton at emily.litton@tcslions.org

For questions about High School please email Mrs. Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

THURSDAY, Aug 17th - Middle and High School Auditions - 3:30-8:30pm

ROOM 502, HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

Students will sign up for a 1.5 hour slot where they will:

-read from a script with other students

-learn a short dance combo

-sing a one minute musical theatre song that represents them (prepared in advance)

To sign up for a time slot, click this link: https://forms.gle/2hTscA7TvUa138iH6

For questions about Middle School please email Mrs. Litton at emily.litton@tcslions.org

For questions about High School please email Mrs. Perez at lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

CALL BACKS FOR INDIVIDUAL SHOWS/EVENTS WILL BE THE WEEK OF AUG 20th.

Students will be notified if they are needed for call backs

HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE - EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS

As we continue to grow as performers and technicians, we want to look for ways to continue to learn, try new things, and master techniques. This year, we are offering “morning workouts” where High School students can attend before school to stretch their theatre muscles.

We will be releasing a calendar monthly, but days will vary based on skills, upcoming events, and more. At times, we will have guest teachers, and students will be able to take advantage of experts in this field!

Workouts are week days from 7:30-8am in Room 502.

DANCE CLUB - FALL 2023

Dance Club is back for our Fall Semester! 

After an incredible Spring Semester and amazing Summer Dance Camps we invite your students to join us this Fall for another chance to dance! 

Dance Club is open to Pre-K4 through High School students. We will focus on fundamentals of dance with a focus in multiple styles of dance training. All Preschool through Fifth Grade students will learn Ballet, Tap, and Hip Hop. Middle and High School will focus on Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. All students are expected to participate in our end of semester Dance Recital on December 12th - Additional Details COMING SOON!

Dance Classes begin the week of August 21st! Each grade level will have class once per week throughout the semester. 

Our Fall Dance Club Schedule is as follows:

  • Monday / High School / 3:45-5pm

  • Tuesday / 1st-3rd Grade / 3:45-4:45pm

  • Wednesday / Pre-K & Kindergarten / 7:30-8:30am / GO Church Campus

  • Thursday / Middle School / 3:45-5pm

  • Friday / 4th-5th Grade / 3:45-4:45pm

**Scheduling Subject to Change based on enrollment**

Students are required to provide their own shoes. Be sure to sign up early, space is limited and will fill quickly! 


Link to Pay & Secure Your Spot: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=ixem220hwru

NOW ENROLLING - SIGN UP TODAY!!

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. We have several new offerings this year, including clarinet, voice, and even harp. 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.  

  • Stacee Adams - Piano - staceeadams@gmail.com

  • Jason Christian - Guitar - thebirdsongstudios@gmail.com

  • Meagan Dixon - Clarinet, Voice - meaganschlabach@gmail.com

  • Terri Ingram - Horn, Piano - terri.ingram.music@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

  • Lizzie Perez - Theatre, Voice - lizzie.perez@tcslions.org

  • Natalie Pinson - Violin - natalie.pinson@tcslions.org  

  • Caleb Ramirez - Piano - calram21@gmail.com

  • Cathy Settle - Piano, Voice - cathy.settle@tcslions.org

  • Elisabeth Veal - Harp - deb1392@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!!

GO WEEK - AUSTRIA

We are planning a GO Week trip to Vienna and Salzburg, Austria for GO Week 2024.  This will be Performing Arts and Missions focused, which is why it is listed here in the Performing Arts section.  We are beginning to promote the general details of this trip, as we know many of you will be quite interested.  We will tour Vienna and the life of Mozart, Salzburg where Mozart was born and The Sound of Music was filmed, and also partner with local churches for some missions work.

All Go Week trips will be advertised to students on August 23rd or 24th, and the goal is all students are signed up by September 6th.  Trips are on a first come, first serve basis once registration opens, so be on the lookout for that.

Please email tim.hurt@tcslions.org if you have any questions as you consider joining us in Austria.

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/