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.

Ms. Valdez and Members of MW Symphony Orchestra Featured on WGN! #207Now #musiceducation #hispanicheritagemonth @mworchestras @mainewestfab @mwactivities @mwhs207

On Thursday, September 21, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, WGN featured West's very own Daniella Valdez (Director of Maine West Orchestras), highlighting her accomplishments in the field of music education as a Latina conductor.

Congratulations, Ms. Valdez! We are very proud of your accomplishments and thankful for everything you do for Maine West students!

Watch the feature - including student interviews with Aaron Grata and Jaiden Maisonet - on WGN HERE!

Orchestra Informance #207Now #musiceducation @mworchestras @mainewestfab

 

Tonight, students in the Maine West Orchestra program performed for family and friends at the  "Orchestra Informance." The event had a casual, open rehearsal format that allowed family and friends to sit up close and personal, among the ensemble, and to experience a little of what it feels like to be in an orchestra.

Students demonstrated the rehearsal process and gave us a taste of the pieces they are working on for future performances.

Well done, orchestra musicians! We look forward to hearing you play the pieces featured tonight in concert!

Thank you to all of the families who came out to support the orchestra students!

More pictures from tonight's "Orchestra Informance" can be found HERE.

2022-2023: A Retrospective in the Visual Arts #207Now #arteducation #CreativityFuelsTheFuture #FindYouBeYou @mainewestart @lahartanddesign2 @lloyd_mwphoto

 

The Maine West visual art teachers - Mr. Cammarata, Ms. Kljajic, Ms. Lahart, and Ms. Lloyd - have collaborated to produce a final, end of the year 22-23 retrospective celebrating the work and events created and experienced through the visual art program this year.

Please enjoy perusing this year's Maine West Virtual Art Gallery HERE.

Congratulations Class of 2023! #207Now #seniors #classof2023 @mainewestband @mworchestras @lahartanddesign2 @mainewestfab @cammarta120 @mainewestchoir @wmth_west @mainewesttechcrew @lloyd_mwphoto @westsidedanceco @mainewestdrama @mainewestart

 

Last night, Maine West High School hosted the annual Senior Awards Night to present members of the senior class with scholarships and honorary departmental awards. The Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce the following Fine Arts scholarships and recognitions for members of the senior class:

Maine West Fine Arts Boosters Scholarship

Giselle Figueroa Martinez

Aurelia Lawson

Sophia Luong

Lillyanna Orrico

Selma Velic

Joel Daube Memorial Scholarship

Aurelia Lawson

Sophia Luong

Kris Modi

ICONIC Legacy Dance Scholarship

Ashlinn DeMonte

Congratulations to the students who received Fine Arts Department Honors Last Night! These students were selected as the most distinguished in their area of focus within the arts:

The entire Fine Arts Department extends a heartfelt congratulations to ALL of the seniors in the Class of 2023! Your contributions and dedication to our programs will have a lasting impact! We wish you all the best, and hope you stay in touch with us!

Seniors, please take a moment to register with the Maine West Fine Arts Alumni Directory so that we can continue to keep you informed and involved in Fine Arts activities!

2023 Band & Choir Spring Concert #207Now #musiceducation @mainewestband @mainewestchoir @mainewestfab

 

Congratulations to the students and directors for wonderful performances at the Band & Choir Spring Concert! Each performance truly inspired the listeners in attendance!

A special congratulations to the Class of 2023! Thank you for your dedication and leadership in Band and Choir and beyond! You have made a mark on our programs, and we are grateful for your contributions!

Bravissima to Sophia Luong for her performance of Emmanuel Sejourne's Romantica. Her performance left everyone in attendance completely awestruck by her talent and musicianship!

HERE is a copy of tonight's program.

More pictures from tonight can be found HERE.

Thank you to WMTH for livestreaming tonight's concert! The video can be viewed below:

We rely on the support of many people. THANK YOU to all of the families, friends and fans who have contributed in some way to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters!

Maine West Artist Natalia Habczyk Earns Bronze Medal at IHSAE ArtConnectED Juried Exhibit #207Now #art #excellence @mainewestart @lahartanddesign2 @mainewestfab

We recently learned that Maine West Junior, Natalia Habczyk, earned a bronze medal in the incredibly prestigious IHSAE ArtConnectED Northern Regional Exhibition! This recognition distinguishes Natalia as one of the best student artists in the region. Congratulations, Natalia! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations, as well, to Natalia's Ceramics & Design teacher, Ms. Felicia Lahart!

You can view more of the award recipients' inspiring work HERE.