SMUS Artists and Poets Show Their Eclectic Side
January 13, 2012
SMUS has partnered with Eclectic Gallery for a very unique show. Artists from Art Foundations 11/12 and poets from Writing 12 collaborated to create a collection of pieces that will be on sale to raise money for War Child Canada and the Amma organization.
A Memorable Afternoon of Middle School Recitations
December 2, 2011
The SMUS Middle School students performed at their recitations finals in early December. Recitations – a long-held school tradition where students memorize poems, monologues and other material – are learned in Language Arts classes by all students, who then perform for their peers and teachers. For an impressive recitation, students must not only learn their piece thoroughly but also portray emotion, incorporate movement and create a scene without any props. Ranging from the comical to the tragic, these performances are a great way for students to engage with literature, modern or otherwise, and to learn the basic elements of a good dramatic performance.
Middle School Recitations
December 2, 2010
9:29
Students perform their recitations – poems, monologues and speeches – which they memorized as part of their Communication Skills classes.
Oliver recites “Spousal Support”
November 27, 2009
6:05
Oliver recites “Spousal Support” by Zev Borow. Senior School Recitations, November, 2009
Tom recites “Memories of a Hero”
November 27, 2009
5:24
Tom recites “Memories of a Hero” by Zheng Yinfan. Senior School Recitations, November, 2009
Kelly recites “The Shirt”
November 27, 2009
2:31
Kelly recites “The Shirt” by Robert Pinsky. Senior School Recitations, November, 2009
Mary recites “I wanted to be”
November 27, 2009
2:30
Mary recites “I wanted to be” by slam poet Mark Smith. Senior School Recitations, November, 2009
Leo recites “Billy Bishop Goes to War”
November 27, 2009
3:51
Leo recites an excerpt from “Bily Bishop Goes to War” by John Gray. Senior School Recitations, November, 2009
Tom Reciting “The World is Yours”
November 25, 2008
4:31
Grade 11 student Tom performs an excerpt from a speech by Chairman Mao Tse-Tung, in both Mandarin and English, called “The World is Yours.” Senior School Recitation finals Nov 25, 2008.
Benji Reciting “The Serpent”
November 25, 2008
3:26
Grade 11 student Benji recites “The Serpent,” a monologue from George Bernard Shaw’s Back to Methuselah. Senior School Recitation finals Nov 25, 2008.