Congratulations Bands! Winter Band Concert #207Now #musiceducation @mainewestband @mainewestfab

Congratulations to the members of the Concert and Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Techniques on their successful performance at the Winter Band Concert!

A highlight of the concert was hearing senior flautist, Aurelia Lawson, perform an arrangement for flute of Massenet's Meditation from "Thais." Bravo, Aurelia! You performed beautifully!

Congratulations to Ms. Alex Widomska, our band student teacher, on conducting in her first Maine West concert! Thank you for all of the work you are doing with music students this semester!

If you were unable to come to tonight's concert, a stream from tonight's concert can be viewed on the WMTH YouTube Channel HERE. 

The program from tonight's concert can be viewed HERE.

More pictures from tonight's concert can be viewed HERE. 

Speech Team Awards and End of Season Celebration #207Now #speech #forensics

 

On Thursday, February 23rd, the Maine West Speech Team celebrated the conclusion of a successful season at their Speech Team Awards Celebration. This year's team participated in a number of competitions, even placing several times!

Congratulations to the Maine West Speech Team on a successful 2022-2023 season! 

Thank you to head coach, Mr. Rick Rosenberg, and assistant coach, Ms. Gizelle Alverio, for your leadership of the Speech Team!

Spotlight Art Exhibit 2023 #207Now #arteducation #creativityfuelsthefuture @mainewestart

On Wednesday, February 22nd, Maine West student artists had their work on display for family and friends in a one-night-only pop-up art show and reception, the Spotlight Art Exhibit. This beautifully curated show filled the new C-Wing art suite, and the space bustling with friends and family who attended to support our student artists! 

Congratulations to all of the student artists who had work in this year's Spotlight Art Exhibit! A big thanks to the art team at Maine West, Mr. Rick Cammarata, Ms. Felicia Lahart, Ms. Natalya Kljajic, and Ms. Melissa Lloyd for organizing such a wonderful event celebrating student achievement in the visual arts!

More pictures from the 2023 Spotlight Art Exhibit can be found HERE. 

Opening Night of Young Frankenstein a Success! #207Now #musical @mainewestdrama @mainewesttechcrew @mainewestband @mworchestras @mainewestchoir @mainewestfab @mwactivities

The Maine West Fine Arts Department's production of the Mel Brooks' musical, Young Frankenstein, premiered tonight, performing for a sizable and appreciative audience! The cast, crew and pit orchestra all performed with incredible energy, and the audience was roaring with laughter at the endless comedy!

Congratulations to the over 100 students involved in Young Frankenstein! Congratulations, as well, to director, David Harmon, pit orchestra director, Bernie Gerstmayr, vocal director, James Schiffer, choreographer, Isabel Ramirez, technical director, Peter Mc Manus, costume designer, Ashley Benson, costume assistant, Desi Rae Stricker, and producer, Daniella Valdez for all of your work on this production!  

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

The program for this production can be found HERE.

Thank you to the many people who volunteered their time with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters tonight to help make tonight's show happen! 

Thank you to Rebecca Orr and the students in WMTH for capturing footage of tonight's show!

Don't Miss This Year's Musical Production: Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN! #207Now #musicals @mainewestdrama @mworchestras @mainewestband @mainewestchoir @mwactivities @mainewestfab

The show opens this THURSDAY! Don't miss West's 2023 musical - Young Frankenstein!

SHOW DATES:
Thurs. Feb. 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 19 at 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
Maine West Auditorium

TICKETS:
$7 for students
$10 for adults
bit.ly/MWBoxOffice
($0.50/ticket fee to buy online with a credit card)

Tickets are also available in the Maine West Bookstore during the school day and will be available at the Box Office the night of the show. If you intend to purchase tickets the night of the show, it is recommended that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the show.

Please note, this show is rated PG-13.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU IN OUR AUDIENCE!

Ben Pluta Receives Recognition from Western Illinois University! #207Now #mediaarts #broadcasting @wmth_west @wiucofac @mainewestfab @mwhs207

We recently learned that Maine West junior, Ben Pluta, has been selected by the faculty of the College of Fine Arts and Communications (COFAC) at Western Illinois University to participate in the inaugural COFAC Young Artist Awards Day on Thursday, April 6, 2023. 

The awards competition recognizes talented high school juniors in various artistic categories, including music, musical theatre, dance, acting, visual arts, broadcasting and journalism. Ben received this recognition for his achievement in broadcasting through his participation in Advanced TV & Film classes at Maine West, as well as his extensive involvement in WMTH.

On April 6, 2023, Ben will be participating in a day of activities at the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Western Illinois University, and will be receiving his award recognition.

Congratulations to Ben and to his broadcasting teacher Ms. Rebecca Orr on this wonderful recognition!

Chamber Music Night #207Now #chambermusic #musiced @mworchestras @mainewestfab

 

Each year, musicians in the Maine West Orchestra program perform a piece of chamber music literature on the annual Chamber Music Night concert. Chamber music is music for a small ensemble, and is named such because it is intended to be performed in a "chamber" or room of a home for a smaller, more intimate audience (not a large concert hall). At Maine West, Chamber Music Night is performed in the LRC (library) to bring this more personal performance experience to our audience.

Congratulations to the student musicians in the Maine West Orchestra for their performances at Chamber Music Night tonight! Each group performed wonderfully. Thank you to all of the family, friends and fans who came out tonight to support our students!

You can find information about tonight's program HERE.

There are many more pictures from tonight's concert HERE.