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July 2025 Newsletter

Meet The Directors Dr. Douglas Jewett  Community Chorus and Chamber Singers Dr. Douglas Jewett is the founder, CEO, and conductor of the Treasure Coast Community Singers organization. An ordained minister, he retired from full-time church music in 2018 but continues to serve the local church on a part-time basis. In addition to church music ministry, in his 45 years of conducting he has taught all levels of education from kindergarten to college. Upon graduation from University of Tennessee with his Master’s degree in Choral Conducting, he has served churches in Tennessee and Florida. In 2014, Dr. Jewett completed his Doctor of Education studies in Organizational Leadership in Higher Education.  He has received the MARTies Arts award for Performing Artist of the year in 2010. He was also awarded the Paul Harris Fellow in 2016. In 2023 the Martin County Council on Aging awarded Dr. Jewett the Sage Award for Performing Artist in recognition for his contributions to continuing to engage Senior Adults in performing arts opportunities. He has participated as one of the ministers in Martin County Blessing of the Fleet for the past 15 years. While in Martin County, Dr. Jewett served as conductor for the Indian River Pops Orchestra from 2018-2023. Constantly dreaming of the next musical contribution he can make to the Treasure Coast, he is most proud of the Treasure Coast Community Singers  organization and the joy of “Keeping People Singing.” Dr. Jewett has been married to his wife, Sharon, for 45 years. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.

Marguerite Krull Middle School Chorus Trained as a classical pianist and opera singer, Marguerite Krull has spent the better part of her career singing principal roles with opera companies and orchestras around the world. She has garnered praise for a variety of roles ranging from the early Baroque through Contemporary eras, and has performed as soloist with such organizations as Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York City Opera, Teatro Colón (Argentina), Washington National Opera, National Symphony Orchestra, American Classical Orchestra, Glimmerglass Opera, La Monnaie (Brussels, Belgium), Sarasota Symphony, Orlando Opera, Opéra de Québec, Oper Leipzig, Opéra Lausanne (Switzerland), Opera de Bogotá (Colombia), Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and American Bach Soloists. After moving to Stuart five years ago with her husband, Mark, and their two children, Marguerite decided to expand her career into conducting. She is very grateful to Doug Jewett for entrusting her with the leadership of the TCCS Middle School Chorus. This is Marguerite’s and the Middle School Chorus’ third season, and she is honored to direct this wonderful group of talented children.

Kay McDonald Youth Chorus Kay is a dedicated musician with over forty years of experience in teaching, directing, and performing. With her expressive style of conducting, and genuine love of music performance, Kay inspires our youth performers to excellence. Currently living in Stuart, Florida, Kay is an active member of Treasure Coast Community Singers and St. Christopher’s Church Choir in Hobe Sound. Kay’s husband, Bill, is also a talented music artist, and they love performing together at several Treasure Coast area venues. Kay holds a Bachelor of Science and Master’s in Music Education from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY, and is a permanently certified public school K-12 music teacher. As a retired music teacher, Kay is grateful to share her strengths once again in teaching and conducting the youth of our community and sharing her love of singing with others.

Out & About with TCCS

Treasure Coast Community Singers prides itself as the largest volunteer organization on the Treasure Coast. With 150+ members, you’ll find us volunteering at various events throughout the community with different organizations. Here are a few pictures of TCCS in action.

Carnegie Hall - NYC TCCS performed in NYC for special performance of Dan Forrest’s REQUIEM FOR THE LIVING accompanied by professional orchestra and soloists and brought to life by artistic projection. Under the direction and artistic vision of guest conductor, Dr. Pearl Shangkuan.  July 4th Celebration TCCS entertained visitors in downtown Stuart when they performed at Gazebo Park for the July 4th celebration sponsored by the Halpatiokee Chapter, NSDAR.

Are You Ready? Your Treasure Coast Community Singers are ready to start their 23rd season of providing you world class concerts! August 4th at 6pm, the Meet and Greet is at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2221 NE Savannah Rd, Jensen Beach, FL with registrations and rehearsals beginning August 11th.

A European Adventure In late May/early June, TCCS had 16 total travelers in our group from TCCS and Mariner Sands Chapel who set out on a 12 day trip to Europe. Our travels took us to Budapest (Hungary), Vienna (Austria), Krems (Austria), Passau (Germany), Regensburg (Germany), and Berlin (Germany). We enjoyed a wonderful time seeing new parts of our beautiful world. And making new friendships.  We attended the following concerts: June 3 - Vienna, Austria: String quartet at St. Peter’s Cathedral June 4 - Vienna, Austria: Classical Orchestra concert with a Soprano and Baritone opera soloists at the Orangery at the Schonbrunn Palace June 6 - Passau, Germany: Organ concert at St Stephen’s cathedral June 9 - Berlin, Germany: Trombone Senior recital at the Pierre Boulez Saal concert hall June 10 - Berlin, Germany: String quartet at the Pierre Boulez Saal concert hall (which as a full house!!) Stay tuned…… Treasure Coast Community Singers is sponsoring another Viking River Cruise in 2026. The cruise leaves from Basel Switzerland on June 14 and travels to Amsterdam June 21. One does not need to be a member of TCCS in order to be part of this trip. There are discounts for those who book the trip in July. Don't delay! Contact Doug Jewett today (DPJewett@gmail.com).

A Message From Our CEO

To All Supporters of Treasure Coast Community Singers For the past twenty-two years you have watched us perform and grow as a community musical organization. We have been blessed to get to know you, our audience and our family. We have sung almost 400 performances including over a thousand songs. We have grown from one community choir to five choirs: Community, Chamber, Ensemble, Middle School, and Youth Choruses.  As we begin our 23rd season we are excited to offer a wonderful array of themes. You will see them on our website www.tccsingers.org. If you are interested in singing with us, you see the information on the Meet and Greet, our official start for the season.  If you have attended our concerts you have heard me say the state has not awarded us grants for these past two years. We have been reliant on donations and ticket sales. Please consider making a charitable donation to our organization. It could be a one-time donation or a monthly donation. We are here because we think the community needs a choir like ours and we love keeping people singing.  Another way you might help our organization is to go on a trip with us. We are planning a river cruise on the Rhine river in June of next year. Your participation will generate a donation to TCCS. Contact me if you are interested.  We look forward to sharing this season with you. Doug Jewett DPJewett@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

August 4 25/26 Meet and Greet Monday, August 4th, 2025 - 6:00pm Trinity United Methodist Church - Jensen Beach 

October 4 & 5 Community Chorus Concert: Tapestry of Autumn Saturday, October 4th, 2025 - 3:00pm Trinity Unity Methodist Church - Jensen Beach  Sunday, October 5th, 2025 - 3:00pm Pittenger Center - St. Mary's Episcopal Church - Stuart

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