In Tune With TCCS Newsletter March 2025

Member Spotlight There are many unsung heroes who have made the Treasure Coast Community Singers what they are today. One of them is Carol Paul. Carol has been an integral member of TCCS since its inception. She has accompanied the Treasure Coast Community Singers (TCCS) since their debut in 2003. She now accompanies all 4 choirs of TCCS (Community, Chamber, Middle School and Elementary).  Music has been a part of Carol’s life from an early age and continues to be an enjoyment and priority for her. Since the age of 6, she has been very involved in church, community, and school music, singing and playing piano and organ. Over the years, she has accompanied many school choirs in Martin County.  Carol was born in Texas into a musical family and moved to Florida with her family while in High School. She and her husband Michael met at church as teenagers and have been married 53 years. They have been blessed with two amazing sons and daughters-in-law. They also have four talented and loving granddaughters. Their son Jimmy lives in Stuart with his wife and four daughters and is the Choral Music Director of Jensen Beach High School’s Jubilate. Their son Bobby lives in Blowing Rock, NC with his wife. Please join us in saying thank you to this exceptional woman. There’s so much more that could be said.  Thank you, Carol, from all of us!

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.

Senior Living Sing-A-Longs TCCS brought music to The Cabana at Jensen Dunes! Special thanks to Mary Paparo for organizing TCCS sing-a-long events, to Bernie Cook who provides the music, and to all the TCCS volunteers who join in the singing and fellowship!  Our last sing-a-long of the season is April 2nd at Solaris Health Care, 800 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart at 2:00pm.   A Night At The Theater Pam Carrozza, Dottie Williams, and Marilyn Stevens enjoying Jensen Beach High School’s performance of The Phantom of the Opera. Kate Zoetmulder, TCCS stipend student and 2025 Scholarship Winner, performed magically in the play. Did you know? Marilyn Stevens performed in Bye, Bye Birdie at the Barn Theatre in Stuart in March! Way to go Marilyn!

Ensemble On The Move The TCCS Ensemble will be performing at Martin Arts’ 45th Annual Gala, Rhapsody in Blue, on March 28th at Pittenger Center, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stuart. TCCS is committed to supporting the arts on the Treasure Coast and is delighted to participate in this exciting evening.

There Is Still Time To Promote Your Business!

The advertising campaign for the Treasure Coast Community Singers 2025-26 Season Program Book is underway. Each year, this book provides advertising for local businesses and is a major funding source for TCCS. Purchasing an ad in the book provides means for us to perform, and enables TCCS to provide the stipend and scholarship programs. The program book is distributed at all concerts and community events providing exposure to over 4,000 people for our advertisers.  To place an ad or if you have any questions contact us at TCCsingers.ad@gmail.com.

TCCS Scholarships Announced

The TCCS Scholarship Team is pleased to announce it is awarding $1,000 scholarships to five outstanding high school seniors this year. All five students have excelled academically and all five have been praised for their talents, work ethic, leadership and extra-curricular participation. Katherine Zoetmulder, a senior at Jensen Beach High School, has been a Stipend Student with the TCCS Chamber and Community Choruses for 2 years. She has participated in her high school’s drama and musical productions, and she is the President of the Jensen Beach Drama Club. Kate plans to become a pilot. Lucas Schwerdtfeger, also a Jensen Beach High School senior, is a trained oboe player. He has participated in his school’s marching, symphonic and concert bands. He is a Martin Arts nominee and Dr. John Enyart awardee. Lucas aspires to a career in aerospace engineering. Samuel McCulley, a senior at Clark Advanced Learning Center, is a bass and percussion player who has participated in his school’s symphonic and marching bands. He is a thespian and trained tenor who has appeared in over 40 productions at high school and at The Barn, the Lyric, and StarStruck Theaters. Samuel plans a career in musical theatre. Mara Bryan is a senior at South Fork High School. Mara is a member of the Carillon Choir, Tri-Music Honor Society and the ACDA Honor Choir. She is a trained vocalist who received a superior for her solo musical performance at the Florida Thespian Competition. Mara’s goal is to become a music educator and vocal performance teacher. Bradford “Ross” White, a senior at Martin County High School, is a former member of the TCCS Youth Chorus. He plays guitar, piano, and alto and tenor saxophone. He is the student conductor of the marching band and symphonic band. He led those bands to awards at the FFCC State Marching Band Competitions and Grand Champions at the FFCC Oviedo. Ross aspires to a career in political science and law. Dr. Doug Jewett, TCCS CEO will present the five scholarship recipients with their $1,000 scholarship checks at the TCCS Community Concert on May 18th at Ross Hall at the Pittenger Center in Stuart.  Click here to learn more!

TCCS History: More Than Music, A Family

TCCS has a blog where you can view programs, flyers, and photos from past and present. Take a walk down memory lane as you peruse TCCS events and photos from throughout the decades.  Click here to view the TCCS History Blog! Here's a preview! This is the first TCC Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team back in 2010. TCCS strives to put a team together every year to participate in this annual event that raises money and awareness for a cause that has touched so many our members' lives.

Upcoming Events

April 5 & 6 Chamber Singers Concert: Rutter's Mass of the Children Saturday, April 5th, 2025 - 3:00pm Stuart Congregational Church - Stuart Sunday, April 6, 2025 - 3:00pm St. Bernadette Catholic Church - Port St. Lucie

May 17 & 18 Community Chorus Concert: God and Country Saturday, May 17th, 2025 - 3:00pm Trinity Unity Methodist Church - Jensen Beach  Sunday, May 18th, 2025 - 3:00pm Pittenger Center - St. Mary's Episcopal Church - Stuart

May 19 TCCS Annual Meeting Monday, May 19th, 2025 - 5:30pm Trinity Unity Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall) - Jensen Beach

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