Bravo to our talented musicians and their director, Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr, for an outstanding performance! Thank you to everyone who joined us—your support means the world!
HERE is the concert program.
HERE are more pictures from tonight's concert.
If you were unable to make it, or would like to watch the concert again, please enjoy the livestream of the concert, produced by the students in WMTH and their teacher, Ms. Rebecca Fisher. Thank you, WMTH!
Last night was an unforgettable evening for the Maine West Wind Ensemble as they took the stage at the prestigious Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College. Sharing the spotlight with the esteemed Naperville Winds, our talented musicians delivered a performance that was both powerful and refined, showcasing the depth of their preparation and passion for music. Their hard work and dedication were evident in every piece, earning them well-deserved applause and making the evening a proud moment for the entire Maine West community.
This opportunity to perform alongside such a renowned group was not only a testament to the ensemble’s skill but also an inspiring experience for our students, highlighting the heights that can be reached through commitment and teamwork. It was a night that will surely resonate with our musicians for years to come, leaving them motivated to continue honing their craft. A huge "thank you" to Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr for providing this performance opportunity to the students!
Thank you to The Naperville Winds for inviting our band, and other bands, to perform alongside you. Your support of music education is appreciated!
More pictures from the performance can be found HERE.
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!
Tonight, music students, teachers and their families celebrated a year of achievement in the band, choir and orchestra programs at the 2024 Music Awards Celebration. The night was filled with acknowledgments of exceptional leadership, musicianship and spirit in the music program. Especially poignant were the speeches by the students, all of which spoke to what the music program means to them, and why it is such an important part of their lives. Perspectives from freshmen through seniors were shared, and it was evident that - no matter where a student is on their journey - their experience in the music program is a significant part of making them who they are and helping them to achieve their goals.
Enjoy the speech given by Addison Stutheit below:
Congratulations to all of the music students on a wonderful year in the music programs at West!
A huge thanks to Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr, Mr. Jim Schiffer and Ms. Daniella Valdez for organizing such a wonderful celebration of achievement and community for the music students and families at West!
More pictures from tonight's celebration can be found HERE.
Congratulations to the students in the band and choir programs on their incredible performances at this evening's Spring Band & Choir Concert!
In addition to performing music that demonstrated a tremendous amount of musical growth over the course of the year, students in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs premiered a piece commissioned by the Maine West music program by composer Elena Specht, entitled "The Power of Music." This commission, written for Maine West with input for the lyrics by Maine West students Colin Jones and Nyxx Chavez, was made possible by a generous grant from the Maine Township High School Foundation. Thank you to the D207 Foundation for making this experience possible for our students and community!
Seniors in the band and choir programs were honored with awards for their contributions to the programs throughout their four years at West.
Thank you to the parents who volunteered with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters at this concert!
The program from tonight's concert can be found HERE.
More pictures from tonight's concert can be found HERE.
A huge thanks to Ms. Rebecca Fisher and the WMTH staff for streaming tonight's concert! A livestream of the concert can be viewed below!
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| Addie Webb, student conductor |
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| Sam Rubio, composer of the piece, "For the Swing of It" performed by the Jazz Band |
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| Haven Wallgren-Lemmerman, student conductor |
Congratulations to the student musicians and band director Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr on tonight's successful Winter Band Concert! Highlights from tonight's program, which featured repertoire from a range of styles and genres, but all relatively recently composed pieces, included the Symphonic and Concert Band's performance of Encanto by Robert Smith - a classic band piece - Percussion Techniques' performance of Freerider by Patrick Speranza and the Wind Ensemble's performance of Omar Thomas' Mother of a Revolution (what a cool piece!).
Tonight's program can be found HERE.
More pictures from tonight's concert can be found HERE.
Thank you to WMTH, Ms. Rebecca Fisher and the Video Production Interns for your work filming and livestreaming tonight's concert!
WMTH's live stream can be found HERE and the video production livestream can be found HERE.
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