Senior School
Senior School
NEWS - June 17, 2026
Press Play on Keep the Beat
Over eight weeks this spring, 12 SMUS students worked together to turn ideas into 11...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - June 12, 2026
Teacher Interview: Music with Mr. Geddes
In this excerpt from The Jag, the SMUS student-run newspaper, Claire Ru '26 interviews Mr...
Music
Music
NEWS - June 11, 2026
The Swami, the Golden Doors, and The Exquisite Dream
Mat Geddes ‘93 describes the inspiration behind Door d’Or’s debut album artwork as they prepare...
Music
Music
NEWS - June 9, 2026
The Future of Jazz is Bright
An evening of jazz standards, standout solos and student-led ensembles showcased the depth of musical...
Music
Music
NEWS - May 21, 2026
Triple Gold at West Coast Jazz Festival
Three Senior School jazz ensembles travelled to Nanaimo for a 12-hour day of performance, workshops...
Middle School
Middle School
NEWS - May 15, 2026
Workshops and Waves for Middle School Honour Band
The Middle School Honour Band headed west for a memorable trip filled with music, surfing...
Senior School
Senior School
NEWS - February 26, 2026
At the Barricade and Beyond
Opening night at the Royal McPherson Playhouse marked the culmination of months of work for...
Alumni
Alumni
NEWS - February 12, 2026
Evening Music Sessions Expand Creative Opportunities in Schaffter Hall
Professional alumni musicians are joining students in Schaffter Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, expanding...
SMUS in the News
SMUS in the News
NEWS - January 29, 2026
SMUS in the News: JUNO-nominated composer brings Indigenous musical focus to Saanich school
Indigenous Scholar and JUNO-nominated musician Andrew Balfour is featured in this CHEK News story about...
Indigenous Recognition
Indigenous Recognition
NEWS - January 29, 2026
Listening First: Andrew Balfour’s First Weeks as Indigenous Music Scholar
Indigenous Scholar Andrew Balfour is making big impressions in the school's music program his first...
Middle School
Middle School
NEWS - November 28, 2025
Middle School Winter Concerts Showcase Musical Progress
Winter performances showcase Middle School musical growth in strings, band and choir.
Middle School
Middle School
NEWS - May 15, 2025
Middle School Concert a Showcase of Musical Growth and Passion
It only happens every two years, and this week’s Middle School Concert was well worth...
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
NEWS - May 7, 2025
A Musical Journey Rooted in Community: Celebrating Ian Farish '89
On May 1, Ian Farish '89 was a part of a trio of staff honoured...
Senior School
Senior School
NEWS - April 17, 2025
From Canvas to Concerto: Senior School Arts Week
SMUS celebrated the arts during the school's second annual Arts Week.
Middle School
Middle School
NEWS - March 7, 2025
Crank Up the Volume with Rock of Ages
The Middle School brought down the house with its production of Rock of Ages.
Senior School
Senior School
NEWS - February 28, 2025
The Prom: Where Glitter Meets Heart
The Prom, is a glittering celebration of inclusivity and the power of standing up for...
Senior School
Senior School
NEWS - February 13, 2025
Gloria: SMUS Large Ensembles Concert 2025
On February 5, students took to the stage at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium for Gloria, a...
Senior School
Senior School
NEWS - January 31, 2025
Council Co-Heads Empowering the Arts
For Candice Wu and Sofia Huang, co-heads of the Senior School Arts Council, the arts...
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
NEWS - December 5, 2024
Embracing Holiday Traditions: The SMUS Carol Service
The holiday season at SMUS has officially begun with our annual Cross-Campus Carol Service, held...
Alumni
Alumni
NEWS - November 22, 2024
From SMUS Solo to Solstice Spotlight
Cari Burdett ’92 is a professional opera singer, director and producer who will be in...