Time to TAP into 2021-2022

By Melissa Flatt, Tiger Arts Patrons Co-Chair

Calling all Tiger Arts Patrons! Can you hear the clarinets tuning? Smell the pastels? See the lip movement as mommy made me mash my M&M’s? It’s time to TAP into a new school year.

While we are still making accommodations based on community needs and health guidelines, the arts programs at USN are excited to begin the school year. TAP is so proud that our arts department found ways to be successful despite the unusual circumstances of 2020-2021, and we can’t wait to see how our students thrive in 2021-2022.

Be on the lookout as dates are finalized for all the events scheduled throughout the year: the Middle School Musical, Student Theater Guild Scene Night, the High School Musical, the MS & HS Band Concert, Jazz Band, Show Choir, and the Dance Showcase, just to start. Art is meant to be shared, and we know our students are eager to share their talents.

With you as a member, TAP will continue to focus on the arts at USN, to provide a community for our visual and performing arts students and their supporters. TAP members help to sustain and enhance arts programming through their support. TAP contributes additional funding to the arts at USN, while providing supporters with free admission to events.

Were you able to enjoy the drive-in movie "Zombie Prom" last spring? TAP purchased additional microphone packs to help with audio for filming in multiple locations. Have you enjoyed refreshments at art events and performances? TAP is happy to help provide those tasty treats. Did you know that USN students attend the Junior Theater Festival each year? TAP funds have helped with scholarships for travel.

Our community finds strength by remaining rooted in gratitude for all that we have, all that we can share, and all that we have yet to accomplish. Educational philosopher, activist, and teacher Maxine Greene said, "The arts, it has been said, cannot change the world, but they may change human beings who might change the world." Consider contributing to creative endeavors at USN that might indeed change the world. 

TAP membership is available for a $75 show of support. Your sponsorship includes TAP membership for all immediate family members living in your household. Membership in TAP is open to any supporter of the arts at USN, including alumni, grandparents, and friends in the greater Nashville community. Join or renew your membership today. For more information, please contact TAP Co-Chairs Melissa Flatt or Ritu Joseph.

Please note that admission to Student Theater Guild shows is not included in your TAP membership, as these shows are student productions.