October 7th 2016
School assemblies are a wonderful opportunity for the school to gather as a community. The boys thoroughly enjoy singing rousing hymns, and Moulsford assemblies always finish with prayers. This term we have introduced a short musical item as the boys enter the theatre. Last week Ediz Hunter played a lovely piano piece ‘Allegro non tanto’ by Dussek, and we were very well entertained by Antonio Perez-Quane on the flute yesterday, who played ‘Yesterday’ by Lennon and McCartney. As an audience it is clear that the boys have really enjoyed listening to the music, and we look forward to hearing many more performers over the coming weeks.
At Thursday’s assembly, we also listened to an excellent declamation by Oscar I’Anson. Oscar spoke extremely fluently with both enormous passion and great composure to the school. His rousing oratory about ‘winners and quitters’ struck a real chord with the boys. Please click here for the text of his declamation. Boys give declamations in assembly on a regular basis, and we have several to look forward to next week. Musical performances and declamations are excellent ways for either individuals or small groups of boys to gain confidence, and also for the audience to gain further exposure to the arts.
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