Homegrown Season

Several local performing groups call the TCA home, performing at the theater every year.

TCA BIG BAND & VOCALAIRES

TCA Big Band & VocalAires was formed in 2004 to provide area musicians a chance to share their love of Big Band music with the community. This all-volunteer group is comprised of musicians from all walks of life and range in age from 20 to 82. The group has grown significantly since its inception as an in-house band for the Tecumseh Civic Auditorium, now the Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA). In addition to our annual Spring and Holiday concerts at the TCA, the TCA Big Band & VocalAires have performed over 110 times at locations and events throughout the community and surrounding area. Thank you for all of your support over the past decade-plus, and for allowing us to share our love of big band music with you.

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ENCORE DANCE STUDIO

Founded in 1997, Encore Dance Studio provides professional instruction in a positive environment. Encore Dance Studio offers classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Combo Classes (Ballet/Tap, Lyrical/Hip Hop, and Hip Hop/Acro.) , and Mommy & Me. Encore Dance Studio's Director, Ashley Palmer, is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Encore Dance Studio performs their annual recitals at Tecumseh Center for the Arts in June.

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ILLUMINATE DANCE & ARTS CENTER

illuminaTe Dance and Arts Center is a strong family oriented studio devoted to teaching the art of dance for the purpose of artistic, intellectual, physical and social development to create a long lasting love for the arts in people of all ages.

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INFUSION PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Infusion Performing Arts Academy is a high-quality education program for students ages 2-adult in the areas of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop, Pointe and other forms of Performing Arts. This program will be created and run to develop the whole person through curriculum that integrates all aspects of fitness, well-being, performing and movement. Infusion Performing Arts Academy aims to develop each student physically, artistically and socially to give each student the skills they need to move forward into a professional career, college dance experience and/or healthy living choices. Infusion Performing Arts Academy presents their annual recital at Tecumseh Center for the Arts in June.

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NATIONAL HOMESCHOOL MUSIC ENSEMBLES (NHME)

Is giving your children the gift of music an important concern? Considering the addition of an enriching arts class to a plan of study? Bored with playing solo at private lessons and seeking an ensemble experience? Wondering if a choir, band, or orchestra is available to homeschoolers? Look no further! Here's an excellent instructional-music program that won't break the bank. National Homeschool Music Ensembles, a 501(c)(3) charitable, nonprofit organization, has demonstrated for over twenty years the ability to provide just such a musical experience—literally a lifetime skill of great benefit! Take a look around to find out how we can assist in preparing tomorrow's leaders today through music.

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NEIGHBORS OF HOPE

Bringing Hope to Neighbors in Need. The causes of twenty-first century poverty are complicated, and a diverse array of people are finding themselves in need of help for different reasons. Many feel trapped and hopeless. Complex problems call for complex solutions. Neighbors of Hope provides these solutions through a comprehensive suite of Christ-centered programs and services for our most vulnerable neighbors, including a men’s transitional housing program, addiction recovery program, resale store, food pantry, farm, and programs for homeless women and children. With responsible stewardship, collaborative relationships, and sustainable social enterprises, Neighbors of Hope transforms lives with the hope of the Gospel and helps make Lenawee County a better place to live and work for everyone in our community.

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TECUMSEH PLAYERS

The Tecumseh Players are a community theater group located in Tecumseh, MI that have been performing on the TCA stage since 1981. Recent productions include Always a Bridesmaid, Paint Your Wagon, and The Christmas Schooner, The Tecumseh Players also partner with Tecumseh Center for the Arts and TCA Big Band & VocalAires to present the WTCA Radio Show.

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TECUMSEH POPS ORCHESTRA & COMMUNITY CHORUS

Tecumseh Pops Orchestra was established in 1981 to foster, promote, and increase the musical knowledge and appreciation of our citizens. The Tecumseh Community Chorus was established shortly thereafter, providing additional diversity to our musical repertoire. Since then, the Orchestra and Chorus have presented two shows per year – the Holiday Concert on the first Sunday in December, and the Spring Concert on the first Sunday in May. New members are always welcome!

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TECUMSEH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

We are a dynamic learning community taking BOLD steps to ensure all students are inspired and empowered for life. Tecumseh Public Schools (TPS) have been performing at Tecumseh Center for the Arts since the TCA (Civic Auditorium)’s 1981 Grand Opening, with and instrumental and vocal performances from the TPS Music Department. With more than three decades of live performances and special programs, the TCA has been host to many unforgettable moments in our students’ lives.

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TECUMSEH YOUTH THEATRE (TYT)

Tecumseh Youth Theatre (TYT) provides experiences and opportunities for the participation live theatre for the area youth. We have a commitment to showcasing youth talent in live theatre productions, giving students the opportunity to perform and learn about multiple facets of theatre production. In addition, TYT strives to bring quality theater productions to the community using youth talent, assisted and supported by experienced, caring adults in an effort to support the arts and bring them to as wide an audience as possible. TYT performs 2-3 productions at the TCA each season.

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