Declamation

Declamation Overview, Pieces and Advice

Declamation Pieces

Resources include: titles of past winning state pieces for a decade, links to speech databases, and a few book titles for collections. 

Conan O'Briens Commencement Speech

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"Given by Cameron Rockwell of the 2010-11 Freeport HS Speech Team"

IHSA 2007-2008 State Champion - Oratorical Declamation

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"State Champion in DEC: Nate Beasley (Sr.) (Glenbrook South)"

Declamation Piece Ideas

     The following are pieces found through research of the most famous, popular, or recommended speeches throughout History.  Each speech is accompanied with a brief description of the speech, as well as some personal comments regarding the material.  Links, as well as cost in some circumstances, are provided.

Vocalization in Declamation

by Lisa Schemensky

The Basics For Expert Speaking: Projection and Articulation

by Lisa Schemensky

Gestures and Blocking in a Speech

by Lisa Schemensky

Declamation, NOT Impersonation

by Lisa Schemensky

The Multiple Genres of Possible Pieces

by Lisa Schemensky

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