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 during open auditions. Auditions are open to MUS and neighboring school students. There are opportunities to participate in all areas of theater including acting, dance and fight choreography, directing, improvisation, stagecrafts, lighting, public relations, sound design, and theater house management. Seniors often stage an annual student-directed play.
For information on rehearsal schedules and auditions, go to Mr. Greer's home page.
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.
2011 - 12 Beg To Differ® Members
Andrew Counce
Tripp Crews
Nathan Feler
Andrew Elsakr
Eli Goldstein
Garrott Graham
Fraser Humphreys
Rashaan Jiles
David Lee
Ashish Nathani
Aaron Noble
Sam Ostrow
Christian Patterson
Lane Sally
Sam Shankman
Paul Stevenson
Sherman Tabor
Ross Warner
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.
2011 - 12 Studio Band Members
Tiger Adams, bass/guitar/drums
Daniel Britton, drums/percussion
Victor Cole, piano/keyboard
Colin Donoghue, guitar
Healy Fuess, piano
Anthony Hodges, guitar
Doug McClew, drums/percussion
Christian Patterson, vocals
Nick Schwartz, guitar/piano
Malik Smith, drums/percussion
Eason Taylor, guitar
Max Weiss, drums/bass/guitar
For more information about Beg To Differ®, the MUS Studio Band, or the Recording Arts Program, contact John Hiltonsmith.