Arts

On any given day, your senses will be ignited by our fine arts activities.

You might find our jazz band serenading students and teachers arriving at Trinity Prep; the forensics team packing up to head to another competition; harmonious notes mixing in our new, state-of-the-art keyboard lab; a steamroller creating a giant print for our new Brokaw building; or Vocal Society rehearsing. There is always something happening in the arts. Programs are available as electives or extracurricular programs, beginning in middle school. Whether a student excels at pottery, experiments with digital photography, or practices a perfect accent for a theater role, everyone can find an artistic outlet at Trinity Prep.

Our programs allow students to hone their creative skills on campus and on larger stages beyond the school. Our arts curriculum broadens as students begin their high school careers. Forensics is a great way for students to work on their public speaking and debate skills, and they can get involved as early as eighth grade. Music students can choose from concert to chamber music courses, including AP Music Theory. Theater provides students opportunities both on stage and behind the scenes. Our visual art programs include photography, 2D, and 3D art courses, leading to AP Art and AP Photography. Our students can find strength by sharing their thoughts and ideas in sharing their stories through creative writing. 

Highlights and Achievements

Forensics

• Jonah Downs wins the national title for Extemporaneous Commentary at the National Speech and Debate Association's National Tournament. Jonah competed and earned a $1,000 scholarship and was named Champion of Commentary.

Art

• Middle and upper school art and photography students showcased their work at the Maitland Rotary Art Festival, Sidewalk Winter Park Festival, and the Teen Art Show, for which Taylor P. ’24 received the Best of Show award! Sallee R. ’25 and Annie L. ’26 received merit awards for their artwork presented at the Maitland Rotary Art Show.
• Thea B. ’24, Annie L. ’27, and Mavis L. ’26, Taylor P. ’24 were selected for the Congressional Student Art Competition.
• Lia G. ’24, Annie L. ’27, Mavis L. ’26, and Taylor P. ’24 received the Award of Distinction from the Florida Art Education Association. Yishan C. ’28, Jennifer L. ’25, and Kaitlyn W. ’25 received the Award of Excellence.
• Mavis L.'s ’26 work was accepted into the juried National Art Honor Society’s member exhibit.
• Our student artists participated in the Elemental Visual Arts Exhibition at Orlando’s City Arts Factory.
• Alum Dr. Christy Wayne ’10, visited Trinity Prep’s AP Studio Art and Physics in Art classes. 
• Master Ikebana artist Irene Gomulka visited Pottery classes to share the ancient Japanese flower arrangement technique.
• Jesus Minguez held a soda kiln workshop for Pottery and AP 3D students.
• Calligraphy artist Valentina Rodriguez Calligraphy held a workshop for 2D design students.

Band

• Adrian Cunningham and Heather Thorn held a jazz improv masterclass.

Creative Writing

• Trinity Prep students Shay Collette and Hugo Placer soared to victory in the esteemed Page 15 High School Writing Competition in partnership with the Florida State Poets Association. Additionally, Charlotte L. was recognized for her winning submission to the 2024 Maitland Library High School Poetry Contest.

Orchestra

• The Honors Trinity Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Mauricio Cespedes, Trinity Prep’s new orchestra director, opened for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo, Florida.
• Four upper school musicians earned superior ratings at solo performances, securing a State Solo and Ensemble spot.

Photo

• Pete Morey, South African photographer and Nelson Mandela’s personal photographer, held a workshop for AP Photography students.

Theatre

• Ms. Melanie Farmer directed the upper school play, “The Government Inspector.” She also directed the student-led middle school production of “Perils of Lulu.”
• “Mean Girls The Musical” received two Dr. Phillips Applause Awards; Addison Burgos ’25 for Outstanding Dancer and Ms. Gail Bartell for Outstanding Costume Designer. Amanda LaMotte '07 joined the cast as a guest choreographer.
• Upper school performed “Crime and Punishment, A Comedy” by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.
• “Stone Crossed” received an Outstanding Set Designer Dr. Phillips Applause Award for Mr. Robert Kohn.
• Junior Thespian Troupe 1780 attended the District 2 Junior Thespian Festival, earning excellent and superior ratings. They advanced to states, where they earned all superior ratings. Collette Baum ’29 was selected to represent Trinity Prep’s district at the State Festival opening ceremony. 
• The upper school Thespian Troupe attended the District and State Festivals, earning excellent and superior ratings.

Vocal Society

• The Vocal Society was a semi-finalist at The Varsity Vocals International Champions of High School A Cappella (ICHSA).
• Vocal Society was invited as Bach Festival Honor Choir to three masterclasses at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.
• Select Choir attended a masterclass with Emily Frizzell at the National A Cappella & Choral Convention (NACC). Vocal Society performed a cappella and attended a masterclass with Christopher Diaz.
• Fine Arts Hall of Fame recipient Julia Radosz ’02 gave a vocal masterclass at Trinity Prep.