District 62 & Maine West Band Programs Collaborate at the 2025 Band Festival #207Now #band @mainewestband @d62schools @mainewestfab

 

This morning, we had the pleasure of collaborating with 115 band students from District 62 at the annual D62/MW Band Festival! It was a fantastic celebration of music and collaboration, bringing together our high school and middle school band programs to connect, learn from each other, and showcase their talents in a supportive and inspiring environment. 

Events like these not only highlight the incredible work of our band directors but also foster a strong sense of community and excitement for the arts across all grades.

Thank you so the District 62 Band Directors - Ms. Legutki, Ms. Todd and Mr. Pisello - for your collaboration on this wonderful event!

Thank you to Maine West Band Director, Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr for your organization and leadership of today's festival!

More pictures from today's festival can be found HERE.

Dimensions "Perspectives" Concert #207Now #musiceducation @mainewestband @mworchestras @mainewestchoir @mainewestfab

What an unforgettable evening at Dimensions 2024: Perspectives! Our students from band, choir, orchestra, and music production delivered performances that showcased their hard work, creativity, and passion.

The theme of "Perspectives" came to life through their artistry, reminding us how music can open our minds to new ways of seeing and experiencing the world. From intricate harmonies to innovative compositions, every note reflected their dedication and collaboration. Students delivered powerful speeches that deeply connected to the theme, offering the audience meaningful perspectives to reflect on and inspiring new ways of thinking!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate these talented students. Their success is a testament to the power of the arts to inspire, connect, and transform. Bravo to all who performed—you’ve made your school and community proud!

HERE is the Dimensions Concert program.

HERE is a folder full of pictures.

A big thanks to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters for supporting a pizza dinner for every student and staff member involved in the Dimensions Concert!

Dimensions "Perspectives" Art Reception #207Now #art @mainewestart @lahartanddesign2

Tonight, the Maine West lobby transformed into a bustling showcase and celebration of  student creativity, featuring works from ceramics, design, photography, drawing, painting, and digital art programs. The "Dimensions: Perspectives" exhibit invited visitors to explore the rich tapestry of artistic expression across multiple mediums and from different perspectives.

Thank you to the many family, friends and fans of our visual art students for attending tonight's reception and helping us celebrate the incredible achievements of the student artists at West!

Thank you to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters for providing tonight's reception sweets and refreshments!

More pictures of the student work in the Dimensions: Perspectives exhibit can be found HERE.

Maine West Speech Team Finds Success at the Espresso and the UltiMUTT Dog Show Tournaments! #207Now #speech #forensics @mwspeechteam @mainewestfab

 

The Maine West Speech Team found success this weekend at two tournaments! 

The Varsity Speech Team participated in the Espresso Tournament at Elk Grove High School...

...where Elisha made it to the Finals and placed 5th in Informative Speaking!

Our JV Speech Team went to the UltiMUTT Dog Show at John Hersey High School...

...where Jimena placed 5th in Informative Speaking, Elisa placed 1st in Poetry and Sam placed 3rd in Original Comedy!

Congratulations to the Maine West Speech Team!!!

Maine West's Irene Han Earns All-State Honors in Music! #207Now #Excellence #allstate #musiceducation #IMEC2025 @ILMEA @mainewestchoir @mainewestfab

We recently learned that Maine West singer, Irene Han, has earned All-State Honors! She will be representing Maine West at the state-level event called the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC), which will be held in the Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois January 29th-February 1st, 2025. 

Irene will perform as a soprano II singer with the All-State Chorus. Earning a placement in the IMEC All-State conference distinguishes Irene as one of the best music students in the state of Illinois, and is a testament to years of hard work and dedication as a  musician. The entire Maine West community is incredibly proud of Irene!

Improv Warriors Showcase - An Hour of Laughs Unscripted! #207Now #improv @mainewestdrama @mainewestfab

 

Tonight, the Improv Warriors, a student-led improv troupe within the Maine West Drama Club performed their winter showcase, which had the audience in stiches! The students delivered a number of skits and improv games that showed off their ability to think quickly and creatively on their feet!

Congratulations to all of the students who participated tonight!

More pictures from tonight's performance can be found HERE.

Maine West Speech Team Finds Success at the Turkey Tournament! #207Now #speech #forensics @mwspeechteam @mainewestfab

Last weekend, our Maine West Speech Team traveled to the D211 Turkey Tourney to compete! We are so proud of the success our students' earned at this tournament! 

Elisha earned 1st place in Informative Speaking and Poetry!

Tristan earned 1st Place in Prose and 5th Place in Radio!

Elisha earned 2nd Place in Poetry!

Tochi earned 6th Place in Radio!

Lianna and Aisling earned 5th Place in Humorous Duet Acting!