8696 Rosemark RoadMillington, TN 38053

901-829-4221www.tiptonrosemarkacademy.net

PreludeFor more than 45 years, Tipton-Rosemark Academy has offered a quality

education in a Christian environment. As North Shelby County’s

preeminent college preparatory school, TRA is a one-to-one technology

school offering a comprehensive education focused on academics,

spirituality, athletics and fine arts. The culture is characterized by

high expectations for student involvement and achievement.

Students are encouraged and expected to participate in

extracurricular activities. These values are ideal for enhancing

performing and visual arts education.

At TRA, it is not uncommon for a football or basketball player

to land a role in a theatrical performance. Additionally, an

appreciation for visual arts is an essential part of the

curriculum. A love of music and art is instilled in our students

as early as pre-kindergarten and continues throughout

high school.

Developing the knowledge and skills required to create,

perform and respond to the arts lies at the very heart

of the TRA experience. The award-winning fine arts

department at TRA exemplifies our dedication to this

important aspect of education. The Many Dreams,

One Vision capital campaign is necessary to further

this essential educational element and to properly

fund the renovations to the old gymnasium that

will become the Tipton-Rosemark Academy

Performing Arts Center & Chapel.

Center StageThe 14,000 sq. ft. Performing Arts Center & Chapel will feature:

• Stadium Theater Seating To Accommodate 350-375 People

• Banquet Seating To Accommodate 400+ People

• 10 Motorized Risers To Allow For Optimal Stage Viewing

• 46′ Stage Opening /30′ Deep Stage

• Blackout Exterior Windows

• Multi-Layered / Tiered Motorized Curtain System

• State Of The Art Lighting And Audio-visual Technologies

• Elevated Audio-visual Booth

• Elegantly Appointed Lobby

• Alumni Entrance Hall

• Ticket Center

• Refreshment Center With Kitchenette

• Ample Prop, Costume And Set Storage

• Spacious Dressing Rooms

• State Of The Art Classroom

The number of students participating in visual and performing arts

courses and activities has grown tremendously in recent years.

The current facilities at the school are inadequate to meet the demands of

the music and theater arts curriculum.

The present school theater is a converted gymnasium that was built in the

1940’s. The building’s support equipment, including lighting and sound,

heating and air conditioning, is obsolete.

School productions and programs are presently limited to less than ideal

settings due to technical and space restrictions of the existing theatre.

Currently, special school assemblies, meetings and chapels are held in the

middle school gymnasium, which offers inadequate and uncomfortable

seating, as well as poor acoustic and lighting options. Additionally,

moving such events to a Performing Arts Center & Chapel preserves the

life and integrity of the gymnasium floor surface.

A Performing Arts Center & Chapel is the ideal use for the existing

structure. It will revitalize the historic campus facility and the TRA

campus as a whole.

The Tipton-Rosemark AcademyPerforming Arts Center & Chapel

will host school and community events such as:

School Chapels • Theater ProductionsChoir Concerts •Art Shows • Class ReunionsBanquets • School Programs • Civic Meetings

Receptions • Movies • Dances

Fine TuningWhy a New Performing Arts Center & Chapel?

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AccoladesThe Performing Arts Center & Chapel will be a dynamic venue in which

students will flourish and grow. All TRA students will pass through its doors

for chapel, classes, concerts and theatrical performances. It will be the

playing field for those pursuing knowledge of the creative arts. Featuring

advanced technology and modern design, the Performing Arts Center &

Chapel will enhance the learning experience of all students. Working and

learning in the new Performing Arts Center will provide career-minded

students with a stronger base of experience, a wider range of career options

and greater exposure to real world opportunities. This project will have

a tremendous long-term impact on our students, their families, and the

immediate community, as well as the extended communities of Millington,

Atoka, Munford and Covington. Its reach will affect the entirety of Shelby,

Tipton, Lauderdale and other surrounding counties by:

Fostering art education and participation for the students of TRANurturing emerging artists and their visionsEnriching the community’s cultural opportunities with numerous concerts, productions, programs and films open to the publicGenerating a tradition of arts entertainment, understanding, enjoyment and supportEnhancing academic excellence by promoting the confidence, composure and assertiveness necessary in today’s global society

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In the Spotlight

•TwoTRAstudentshavebeenselectedforGovernor’sSchoolfortheArtsinDramaandDanceinthepast4years.

•TRAstudentshavereceivedtopMusic,Dramaand/orVocalscholarshipstoUniversitiessuchasUnionUniversity,JacksonStateCommunityCollege,UniversityofMemphis,BlueMountainCollege,BethelUniversity,MississippiCollege,UTMartinandTrevecca.

•From2000-2011,TRAhashadanaverageof10-15FineArtsstudentsselectedeachyeartoparticipateintheMid-SouthFairYouthTalentCompetition.Manyofthesesingers,dancersandinstrumentalistshavebeenselectedforSemi-FinalsandFinalsperformances.

•In2011,24TRAChoirStudentswereselectedfortheAll-WestHonorChoirwithfourchosenforthe2012All-StateHonorChoir.In2010,23TRAChoirStudentswereselectedfortheAll-WestHonorChoirwithfourselectedforthe2011All-StateHonorChoir.

•TheTRAShowChoirhasreceivednationalrecognitionfortheiraward-winningperformances.In2009,theywon1stplaceawardswithSuperiorratingsandtheNational“OverallHighSchoolChoir”AwardinNewYorkCityatthe“FestivalsofMusic”competition.In2011,thechoirwonthree1stplaceawardsandSuperiorratingsandtheNational“EspritdeCorps”AwardattheSt.Louis“FestivalsofMusic”competition.

Make Your MarkThe Many Dreams, One Vision capital campaign has been thoughtfully

initiated and carried out through the Board of Directors, Administration

and numerous volunteers. The fundraising goal of the Many Dreams, One

Vision campaign is $500,000. Naming opportunities are available and gifts

may be carried out over a three-year term.

Giving Scale & Naming Opportunities Gift Amount NeededBuilding 1

Alumni Entrance Hall 1

Stage 1

Refreshment / Ticket Center 1

Classroom 1

Audio-visual Booth 1

Dressing Rooms 2

Classroom Furnishings 1

Alumni Entrance Hall Furnishings 4

Audio-visual Equipment 10

Class Composite Renovations 7

Chairs 300

ConductorsTipton-Rosemark Academy Board of TrusteesJohn Scott, Headmaster

Lisa Cole, Business Director

Suzanne Davidson, Advancement Director

Kevin Connell, Lead Gifts

Chad Harkness, Prospect Rating

Victor Kelley, Alumni

Amy Ford, Special Events

Carey Lynn Starnes, Core Donors

Stephen Stone, Publicity & Recognition

Krista Jacobus, Carole Mathis and Lalania Vaughn, Faculty & Staff

$ 200,000

$ 75,000

$ 50,000

$ 15,000

$ 10,000

$ 5,000

$ 5,000

$ 3,000

$ 2,500

$ 2,000

$ 1,000

$ 300

Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so

there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

2 Corinthians 8:11

Setting the StageOnce home to a fan-filled

gymnasium, a bustling cafeteria

and a theatrical stage, the facility on

the TRA campus soon to house the

Tipton-Rosemark Academy Performing

Arts Center & Chapel is now undergoing

renovations. With a goal of $500,000, the Many

Dreams, One Vision capital campaign will raise the

necessary capital to service the bonds that have been

issued for this construction. The increase in the number

of students participating in visual and performing

arts and the lack of adequate space for these and

other special events demonstrates that converting

the building into a Performing Arts Center & Chapel

is the optimal choice for this space. This state of the

art facility will be used for a wide range of activities

benefiting the entire student body and faculty, as well

as our alumni and surrounding communities.

This project would not be possible without the

continued support of our current stakeholders, alumni

and community members. We invite you to be a part

of this exciting endeavor through your prayers and

financial contributions. With your support in the Many Dreams, One Vision

capital campaign, we can fulfill the dream of making the Tipton-Rosemark

Academy Performing Arts Center & Chapel a reality.