2023 Marching Warriors Showcase #207Now #marchingband @mainewestband @mainewestfab

Tonight, the Marching Warriors performed their final official performance of the season at their indoor Marching Band Showcase concert. Our talented students showcased their skills, playing their show, The Architect, among other pop tunes and drum cadences performed throughout the season, and, of course, the Warrior Fight Song. This event was a fantastic opportunity for our students to shine and for the audience to hear just how well they play, without the external noise of wind and fans!

We are excited to build on the musical momentum as the band transitions to the remainder of their concert band programming for the year!

If you missed tonight's concert, don't fret! We have a video of the program on our WMTH YouTube Channel for you to enjoy below:

HERE is a digital copy of tonight's program.

HERE is a folder full of more pictures from tonight's concert.

Congratulations to the seniors who performed in their final Marching Band Showcase tonight! Each senior and their families were honored tonight, and exchanged flowers with their parents. 

Lastly, we had some special guests at tonight's concert! The Varsity Football team and Coach Klupchak came to the concert to support the band, and joined in the performance of the fight song!

 

Homecoming 2023! #207Now #homecoming @mainewestband @mainewestchoir @wmth_west @mwactivities @mainewestfab

School pride abounds at Maine West today, as the school community celebrates Homecoming 2023!

The admired Warrior Drumline got the party started this morning, performing before the start of the school day. The Choraliers sang a beautiful version of the national anthem to begin today's assembly, and the Maine West Band lifted everyone's spirits at the assembly, as well as during the incredible Marching Warriors halftime performance of "The Architect" at tonight's victorious football game against Maine East.

WMTH covered tonight's game! Watch their broadcast HERE.

Thank you to the many family members who served on the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters volunteer crew to sell merch and split the pot tickets and to assist the band! We love our volunteers!

More pictures and videos from today's festivities can be found HERE.

2023 Marching Band Exhibition a Success! #207Now #marchingband #musiceducation @mainewestband @mainewestfab @mwactivities @mwhs207

Congratulations to the Fenton High School Marching Bisons and the Maine West High School Marching Warriors on your fantastic performances at tonight's Marching Band Exhibition in the Warrior Stadium!

Each group performed their shows separately - the Marching Bisons' "All That Jazz" and the Maine West Marching Warriors' "The Architect" - for a panel of clinicians, who provided feedback and coaching on the musical and visual components of the shows.

Thank you to all of the students, families and the marching band staff who were in attendance at our Marching Band Exhibition!

A shout out to the teachers and staff members who work tirelessly during marching band season to provide students with an enriching experience:

Marching Bisons Staff
Garett George, Director of Bands
Mike Vilches, Percussion Instructor
Arturo Alfaro, Woodwinds Instructor
Sam Michels, Brass Instructor
Kyra Behnke, Color Guard Instructor

Marching Warriors Staff
Bernie Gerstmayr, Director of Bands
Danny Kent, Assistant Marching Band Director
Bobby Bonslater, Music Design, Visual Design, Drumline Instructor
Kaitlyn Colyer, Color Guard Instructor
Alumni Staff: Claire Faust (Visual, Brass), Maren Garnett (Visual, Drum Major), Willienne Sugay (Percussion)

Thank you to Mr. G for all of your work to make this event happen!

A HUGE thanks to all of the parent volunteers with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters who made this show run so smoothly! We couldn't do these events without your support!

Thank you to our amazing student announcers from WMTH - Brooke Capper and Ben Pluta!

More pictures from tonight's Marching Band Exhibition can be found HERE.

The Marching Warriors and Choraliers Perform at the Annual Des Plaines Holiday Tree Lighting #207Now #Cheer #Community @mainewestband @mainewestchoir @mainewestfab @mwactivities @cityofdp

The Marching Warriors and Choraliers brought the community of Des Plaines some holiday cheer through their performances at the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in downtown Des Plaines on Friday, December 2nd. Thank you to the Choraliers and the Marching Warriors and their directors, Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr and Mr. Schiffer, for performing for the community!

More pictures and videos can be found HERE.