Come out to see the fall play, Drop Dead! Shows 10/13, 10/14, 10/15 #207Now #drama #theatre @mainewestdrama @mainewestfab @mwactivities

 

The fall play, Drop Dead by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, premieres TODAY, Thursday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Maine West Auditorium!

You won't want to miss this nonstop hilarious murder mystery!

Additional show dates are:

Friday, October 14th - 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

Saturday, October 15th - 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

Tickets are $7/students and $10/adults, and you are strongly encouraged to get tickets online in advance at bit.ly/MWBoxOffice.

Parking details can be found HERE.

Maine West Welcomes District 62 Band Students to Marching Band Night! #207Now #62Learns #band #marchingband #musiceducation @mainewestband @mainewestfab @62schools

Students from three District 62 Middle Schools - Chippewa, Algonquin and Iroquois - were guests of the Maine West Marching Band tonight at the annual D62/MW Marching Band Night. High School band students led District 62 students in sectional rehearsals, and then both groups combined for a dress rehearsal.

In tonight's concert, the Marching Warriors performed their show, Mythos, for an audience of largely middle school students and their parents, and the legendary Warrior Drum Line performed their standard hits. The District 62 and Maine West students then combined forces performing together on Blinding Lights by the Weeknd and, of course, the Maine West Fight Song!

Thanks to Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr, Maine West Band Director, and the three District 62 Middle School Band Directors - Brian Gavilan (Chippewa), Sarah Todd (Iroquois) and Missy Legutki (Algonquin) - for all of your work to make tonight's wonderful collaboration happen. 

We are looking forward to welcoming the #futurewarriors to Maine West!

Thanks to the many parents who volunteered with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters tonight to help make tonight's event happen! District 62 parents, we welcome you to join our team of volunteers and supporters in the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters!

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

The Marching Warriors Give Impressive Performance at the 2nd Annual MW Marching Band Exhibition #207Now #marchingband #colorguard @mainewestband @mainewestfab

 Congratulations to the Marching Warriors on their tremendous performance at tonight's 2nd Annual Maine West Marching Band Exhibition! The Marching Warriors performed their show, Mythos, for a supportive and enthusiastic audience of family, friends and fans. 

A team of respected clinicians watched and listened, recording invaluable feedback to share with the band to help the students continue to improve their performance this season while they gear up for their next performance at the Lincoln-Way competition. Thanks to tonight's clinicians: Lawrence Rogers (marching-individual), Paul Wiercioch (marching-ensemble), Alyssa Arkin (music-individual), David Tribley (music-ensemble), Joey Marchese (drumline) and Alan Cheng (pit percussion) for your constructive criticism and excellent coaching!

A huge thanks to the directors of the Marching Warriors: Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr (Director of Bands), Daniel Kent (Assistant Marching Band Director), Bobby Bonslater (Music & Visual Designer and Drumline Instructor), Benjy Krauss (Pit Percussion Instructor) and Desi Rae Stricker (Color Guard Instructor) for all of your work toward making tonight's event happen and for your ongoing work with the students.

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

An event like this requires the help of many people. A tremendous thanks to the many, many parents, caregivers and fans volunteering with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters tonight who were instrumental to tonight's event! You all are truly FAB!

Warrior Homecoming Spirit Shines! #207Now #marchingwarriors #WMTH #choir @mainewestband @mainewestchoir @mainewestfab

Congratulations to the 2022 MARCHING WARRIORS and everyone who had a hand in Maine West's Homecoming festivities! Today was truly a wonderful day celebrating Warrior pride and spirit - filled with endless examples of why WEST IS BEST!

The morning fight song and drumline performance, the assembly performances by the choir singing the national anthem and the band playing all our favorites, and then, of course, tonight's half time show of Mythos - the 2022 marching band show. 

HERE is a folder with more images from today's festivities!

WMTH was out at tonight's game capturing exciting footage from the festivities! You can catch their video in the next few days at THIS LINK.

Lastly, a HUGE thank you to all of the parents volunteering with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters tonight! 

Congratulations to the 22-23 WARRIOR WEEKLY ANCHORS! #207Now #WMTH #WarriorWeekly @mwactivities @WmthM @mainewestfab

 

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to be anchors this year for Warrior Weekly! We are looking forward to seeing you on the screen!

Lex Haliotis 

Nathan Burkemper 

Zoya Khan 

Deroy Chitan 

Olivia Chitan 

Lana Gerstmayr 

Avery Rizzi 

Emma Ohlson 

Ben Pluta 

Kris Modi 

Carter Roper 

Hannah Kalio 

Madison Blancas 

Nikhil Nair 

Alana Khy 

Mia Cardosa 

Aaron Rivera 

Carlos Hernandez 

Brooke Capper 

Abby Wilson 

Selma Velic 

Sofia Cupuro 

Ashley Shreyermiller Gianna Atlas 

These are your 2022 MARCHING WARRIORS! #207Now #marchingband #marchingwarriors @mainewestband @mainewestfab

Congratulations to the Marching Warriors on their impressive 2022 debut at tonight's home football game! The band performed selections from their show, MYTHOS, a show inspired by Roman, Greek, Egyptian and Norse mythology.

You can see your Marching Warriors perform at these next events:

Saturday, September 10th - A.A. Stagg Jamboree Marching Band Competition (Stagg HS)
Friday, September 16th - Football Game
Saturday, September 24th - Marching Band Show Exhibition (MW Stadium, 6-9PM)
Friday, September 30th - Football Game
Friday, October 14th - Football Game
Saturday, October 15th - Lincoln Way Invitational Marching Band Competition (Lincoln Way West HS)
Wednesday, October 19th - Marching Warriors Fall Showcase (MW Auditorium, 7:00 PM)
Friday, October 21st - Football Game

A special thanks to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters who volunteered at tonight's event to support the band!

More pictures from the band's performance can be found HERE.