The understanding and appreciation of the finest works of man's creative spirit are necessary for a complete education. Effective instruction in the arts provides the student with technical skills and motivation to develop an awareness of his environment, to increase his aesthetic and cultural understanding, and to communicate creatively his image of himself and his world. All of these aims can truly serve to produce in the individual an appreciation for the relationship of the arts to every aspect of daily living.
Theater
The Theater Arts program offers students an excellent outlet for self-expression and development through our theater company, MUST C Productions. We produce two shows each year – one comedy or drama and a musical. Cast members are chosen from interested MUS students and neighboring schools. There are opportunities to participate in all areas of theater including acting, directing, stagecrafts, lighting, sound, public relations, and theater house management. Seniors often stage an annual student-directed play.
For information on rehearsal schedules and cast go to
Mr. Saunders' home page or
Mr. Greer's home page.
Photos of MUST C Productions
Beg To Differ®
Created in 1991 by MUS music instructor John Hiltonsmith, Beg To Differ® is a male vocal harmony group that performs a variety of
a cappella styles including classical, spiritual, and religious. The ensemble's specialty, however, is "curbstone harmony" that includes Barbershop and Philadelphia Doowop. The ensemble features 16-20 singers and performs for many school-related and civic functions during the school year. Their unique mixture of classic and popular styles has made them appealing to a wide range of audiences, as evidenced by the increased demand for their performances.
2009 - 10 Beg To Differ® Members
Members of Beg To Differ® include:
Evan Baker
Cameron Crawford
Tripp Crews
John Edwards
Nathan Feler
Eli Goldstein
Fraser Humphreys
Gray Mannhein
Matt Montsinger
Ashish Nathani
Christian Patterson
Chris Morgan
Jake Rudolph
Sam Shankman
Ryan Turner
Ross Warner
Jian Yin
Recording Arts Program
Established in 2005 by music instructor John Hiltonsmith, the Recording Arts Program takes advantage of the Bloodworth Studio, the school's state-of-the-art digital and analog studio. Through the program, students learn the art of capturing and editing sound. A performance-oriented class charts and covers significant popular tunes and provides music to be recorded by the engineering students. All MUS students can take advantage of the Bloodworth Studio, and an annual CD showcasing the talent of the entire student body is released each year.
The MUS Studio Band and Beg to Differ® practice and record in the Bloodworth Studio.
2009 - 10 Studio Band Members
Edward Cates, guitar
Jackson Cross, drums/bass
Josh Feler, guitar
Eli Goldstein, keys
Cliff Guyton, keys
Anthony Hodges, guitar
Ian Turner, guitar
Ryan Turner, vocals
Max Weiss, drums
For more information about Beg To Differ®, the MUS Studio Band, or the Recording Arts Program, contact
John Hiltonsmith.