The Fine Arts Department seeks to help students find their strengths and foster all students’ creative and artistic instincts in four curricular departments: Visual Arts, Music, Speech/Drama, and Media Arts. The Fine Arts offers an array of co-curricular and extra-curricular programming through workshops, masterclasses, rehearsals, and performances. Each student has the unique opportunity to develop creativity, demonstrate purpose, find their sense of belonging, and execute their dedication to the arts.
DREAM • INSPIRE • CREATE
JOIN US FOR THE FOLLOWING UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND AUDITIONS!
Maine South Theatre is thrilled to kick off the 2025–2026 season with SIX: Teen Edition (Fall Musical) and Trap by Stephen Gregg (Fall Student-Directed Studio Play). Whether you’re a returning performer or a first-time auditioner, we’d love to see you on stage!
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Upcoming Events
Band CampJuly 31 – 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.August 1 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.August 4-8 – 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Friends and Family Night Show – 6:30 p.m. in the Stadium |
Booster InformationSpeech/Drama/Broadcasting Booster Meet and Greet – August 19, 4:00 p.m.SDB Booster Meeting – August 19, 5:00 p.m.Orchestra Meet and Greet – August 26 – 5:30 p.m.Music Booster Meeting – August 26 – 7:00 p.m.
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V-Show InfoInterest meeting – August 27 – 3:30 p.m.Trunk Auditions – September 3 – 3:30 p.m.V-Show Virtual Auditions Due – September 29 – 11:59 p.m. |
Have a safe and happy summer!!
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Patrons of The Arts
Click HERE for the Patrons of The Arts membership form
“Arts education is critical for helping students develop creativity, critical thinking
and problem-solving abilities.”
Click on the links below to access the various scholarship applications.
The Thespian Troupe, Art/Photo Club, Speech/Drama/Broadcasting Booster Organization, Music Booster Organization, and the Kalo Foundation raise funds throughout the year to provide scholarships to students. All applications should be submitted online by the requested deadline. Pay close attention to deadline announcements.
Late applications cannot be accepted.
Music Private Lesson Scholarship Application (Deadline September 3, 2024)
Music Booster Senior Memorial Scholarship Application 2024 – 2025
(deadline 3/20/25)
Speech, Drama, Broadcasting Scholarship Application – 2024 – 2025
(deadline 3/14/25)
Thespian Scholarship Application – 2024 – 2025
(deadline 3/14/25)
Summer Music Camp Scholarship Application – 2024 – 2025
(deadline 4/1/25)
Senior Art Scholarship Application – 2024 – 2025
(deadline 3/18/25)
Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair
Dr. Teralyn Keith
847-692-8239
Department Administrative Assistant
Carol Albanese
847-692-8240
Faculty Members
Music |
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Name | Courses | Link |
Department Chair Dr. Teralyn Keith 847-692-8239 ![]() |
Music Theory 1, Advanced Music Theory, AP Music Theory | Maine South Fine Arts Web Page |
Matthew Hanes
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Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Guitar and Ukulele 1, Guitar and Ukulele 2 | @msouthchoir105 |
David Hutter
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Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Techniques | |
Christopher Buti
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Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble | |
Leo Park
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String Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Piano 1, Piano 2, Intro to Music Production | |
Speech & Drama |
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Name | Courses | Link |
Jon Luke Lassa
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Technical Theatre | |
Joseph Fitzpatrick
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Drama 1, Drama 2, Drama 3, Drama 4, Theatre Communications |
MSHS Drama Web Page
Drama Instagram: @pacting101 |
David Harmon
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Speech 103 Dual Credit | |
Media Arts |
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Name | Courses | Link |
Mason Strom
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TV & Radio Production, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Advanced TV/Film Production 1, 2, 3 | MSHS WMTH Web Page
https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/fm-profile/WMTH WMTH Instagram @wmthsouth |
Visual Arts |
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Name | Courses | Link |
Megan Kelly
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Ceramics & Design 1, Art 2, Photo 2 Accel (Dual Credit), Photo 3 Accel (Dual Credit), AP 2D Design, AP 2D Design-Photo | |
Sydney Walters
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Photo 1, Ceramics & Design 2, Adv. Ceramics and Design, AP 3D Design | |
Greg Regalado
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Art Studio 1, Digital Art 1, Digital Art 2, Advanced Digital Art, Art 3, AP Drawing, AP 2D Design | www.gregoryregalado.com |
Julie Potratz
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Ceramics & Design 1 | |
Nikki Merchut
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Maine South Orchesis | MSHS Orchesis Web Page |
Clubs & Activities | ||
Private Music Teacher List |
Please contact the Fine Arts office with questions regarding upcoming events: 847-692-8240
Enjoy our 2025-2026 Performances and Exhibitions!
July – 2025 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
Band Camp | July 31, 2025 | 12:00 – 9:00 PM | PA wing and outdoor spaces | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
August – 2025 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
Band Camp | Aug 1, 2025 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM | PA wing and outdoor spaces | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Band Camp | Aug 4 – 8, 2025 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM | PA wing and outdoor spaces | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Fall Musical/Fall Play interest meeting | Aug 7, 2025 | 4:00 – 4:30 PM | PA 5 | meeting | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Friends and Family Night | Aug 8, 2025 | 6:30 – 9:00 PM | Stadium and Caf | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Fall Musical “SIX” Auditions and Fall Play Aud. | Aug 11, 2025 | 3:30 PM | PA 5 | audition | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Fall Musical “SIX” Callbacks and Fall Play Callbacks | Aug 12, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | PA 5 | audition | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Marching Band Rehearsals | All Wednesdays Aug 13, 2025 – Oct 15, 2025 |
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Practice Field/Stadium | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Orchesis Rehearsals start | All Tues/Th Aug 13 – Dec 10, 2025 |
3:30 – 8:30 PM | Dance Room*/Adv. Room 1 | rehearsal | Nikki Merchut |
Fall Musical “SIX” rehearsals and Fall Play rehearsals begin | Aug 14, 2025 | 3:30 – 6:30 (daily) PM | Aud/PA 5 | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
SDB/MB Booster Social event | Aug 18, 2025 | evening | off site | event | Boosters |
SDB Booster/Thespian Meet and Greet | Aug 19, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | AUD Porch | meeting | Joey Fitzpatrick |
SBD Booster Meeting | Aug 19, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | PA 11 | meeting | Teralyn Keith |
Vocal Jazz Auditions | Aug 21, 2025 | 3:30 PM | PA 11 | audition | Matthew Hanes |
Stage Band/Jazz Band Auditions | Aug 25-26, 2025 | 3:30 PM | PA 16 | audition | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti/Leo Park |
Orchestra Meet and Greet | Aug 26, 2025 | 5:30 PM | AUD Porch | meeting | Leo Park |
Music Booster Meeting | Aug 26, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | PA 11 | meeting | Teralyn Keith |
V-Show Interest Meeting | Aug 27, 2025 | 3:30 PM | Aud | meeting | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Home Football Game | Aug 29, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Field | athletic event | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
September – 2025 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
Hawkapella Auditions | Sept 2, 2025 | 3:30 PM | PA 11 | audition | Matthew Hanes |
Trunk Auditions | Sept 3, 2025 | 3:30 – 5:30 PM | PA 5 | audition | Mason Strom |
Hawkapella Rehearsals | All Tuesdays Sept 9, 2025 – May 5, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | PA 11 | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Trunk Rehearsals | Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 8 – Nov 12 Full Rehearsal Calendar | 3:30pm-6:00pm | ??? | rehearsal | Mason Strom |
Home Football Game (8th Grade Night) | Sept 12, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Field | athletic event | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Fall Play Tech | Sept 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Fall Play Tech | Sept 15, 2025 | 3:30 – 8:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Fall Play Dress Rehearsal | Sept 16, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Fall Play Dress Rehearsal | Sept 17, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
ILMEA Nominations Due | Sept 17, 2025 | All Day | Virtual | audition | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti/Matthew Hanes/Leo Park |
Fall Play Performance | Sept 18, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Fall Play Performance | Sept 19, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Vocal Jazz Academy | Sept 20, 2025 | All Day | Niles North | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Fall Play strike | Sept 22, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Jon Luke Lassa |
Fall Musical SIX Tech Cast Red | Sept 23, 2025 | 3:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Fall Musical SIX Tech Cast White | Sept 24, 2025 | 3:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Fall Musical SIX Tech Cast Red | Sept 25, 2025 | 3:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Home Football Game (Homecoming) | Sept 26, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Stadium | athletic event | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Homecoming Parade | Sept 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Community | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Fall Musical SIX Tech Cast White | Sept 29, 2025 | 3:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
V-Show Virtual Auditions Due | Sept 29, 2025 | All Day | Virtual | audition | Joey Fitzpatrick |
SDB Booster Meeting | Sept 29, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | PA 11 | meeting | Teralyn Keith |
Fall Musical SIX Dress Rehearsal Cast Red | Sept 30, 2025 | 3:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
October – 2025 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
Fall Musical SIX Dress Rehearsal Cast White | Oct 1, 2025 | 3:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
ILMEA Recordings Due | Oct 1, 2025 | All Day | Virtual | audition | Hutter/Park/Hanes/Buti |
“SIX” Fall Musical Performance | Oct 2, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 P.M. | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
“SIX” Fall Musical Performance | Oct 3, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 P.M. | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
“SIX” Fall Musical Performance | Oct 4, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 P.M. | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
“SIX” Fall Musical Performance | Oct 5, 2025 | 2:00 – 5:30 PM | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Fall Musical “SIX” strike | Oct 6, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Jon Luke Lassa |
Music Booster Meeting | Oct 6, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | PA 11 | meeting | Teralyn Keith |
V-Show Stage Band rehearsals | Oct 7, 2025 | 3:30 – 5:30 PM | PA20 | rehearsal | Leo Park |
V-Show Rehearsals begin | Oct 13, 2025 | 3:30 – 6:30 (daily) | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
NHS Induction | Oct 14, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | event | Don MacArthur-Self |
Home Football Game (Senior Night) | Oct 17, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Stadium | athletic event | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Band Spectacular | Oct 18, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Spec Gym | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Winter Play interest meeting | Oct 21, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Aud | meeting | Samantha Kaufman |
HS/8th Grade Orchestra Social | Oct 24, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | PA 20 | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Orchestra concert rehearsals | Oct 28, 2025 | Class periods | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Winter Play auditions | Oct 28, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | PA 5 | auditions | Samantha Kaufman |
Orchestra concert rehearsals | Oct 29, 2025 | Class periods | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Winter Play callbacks | Oct 29, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | PA 5 | auditions | Samantha Kaufman |
Orchestra concert rehearsals | Oct 30, 2025 | Class periods | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Fall Orchestra Concert | Oct 30, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Leo Park |
November – 2025 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
Choir Concert Rehearsals | Nov 4, 2025 | Class periods | Aud | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Choir Concert Rehearsals | Nov 5, 2025 | Class periods | Aud | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Band Joint rehearsal | Nov 5, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | PA 16 | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Choir Concert Rehearsals | Nov 6, 2025 | Class periods | Aud | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Choir concert | Nov 6, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Matthew Hanes |
ILMEA District Senior Festival | Nov 8, 2025 | All Day | Round Lake HS | performance | Hutter/Park/Hanes |
Band Concert Rehearsals | Nov 10, 2025 | Class Periods | Aud | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Band Concert Rehearsals | Nov 11, 2025 | Class Periods | Aud | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Veterans Day Concert | Nov 11, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Winter Play Rehearsals begin | Nov 12, 2025 | Daily 3:30 – 6:00 PM | PA 5/Aud | rehearsal | Samantha Kaufman |
Iannelli Elite Art Show | Nov 13, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Iannelli Studios Park Ridge | exhibition | Regalado/Walters/Kelly |
ILMEA Jazz Festival | Nov 15, 2025 | All Day | Libertyville HS | performance | Hutter/Buti/Hanes |
V-Show tech | Nov 17, 2025 | 3:30 – 9:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
V-Show tech | Nov 18, 2025 | 3:30 – 9:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
V-Show dress rehearsal | Nov 19, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
V-Show dress rehearsal | Nov 20, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
V-Show Performance | Nov 21, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
V-Show Performance | Nov 22, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
V-Show strike | Nov 24, 2025 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Jon Luke Lassa |
December – 2025 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
Incoming Freshman Night | Dec. 2, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | event | APSFS |
Orchesis Show Tech | Dec 8 – 11, 2025 | 3:30 – 8:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Nikki Merchut |
Orchesis Show | Dec 12, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Nikki Merchut |
Orchesis Show | Dec 13, 2025 | 3:00- 5:00 PM | Aud | performance | Nikki Merchut |
Orchestra Chamber Music Concert | Dec 16, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Library | performance | Leo Park |
Musical Interest Mtg & Workshop | Dec 17, 2025 | 3:15 – 5:45 PM | PA 5, PA 11, PA 20 | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
January – 2026 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
SDB Booster Meeting | Jan 6, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | PA 11 | meeting | Teralyn Keith |
Illinois HS Theatrefest (ITF) | Jan 8-10, 2026 | All Day | ISU | trip | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical vocal/dance/singing general auditions | Jan 12, 2026 | 3:30 – 9:00 PM | PA 5 | auditions | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical Acting Callbacks | Jan 13, 2026 | 3:30 – 9:00 PM | PA 5 | auditions | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical Vocal/Dance Callbacks | Jan 14, 2026 | 3:30 – 9:00 PM | PA 5 | auditions | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Band Trip – Anaheim – Disneyland | Jan 16 – 20, 2026 | All Day | Anaheim | Trip | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Lincoln Orchestra Progress Concert | Jan 21, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Gym | performance | Leo Park |
Buffalo Grove Jazz Fest | Jan 24, 2026 | TBD | BGHS | performance | Buti/Hutter |
Band Rehearse-a-thon | Jan 26, 2026 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | PA 11, PA 16, PA 20 | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Emerson Orchestra Progress Concert | Jan 27, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Gym | performance | Leo Park |
ILMEA All-State IMEC | Jan 28 – 31, 2026 | All Day | Peoria | performance | Hutter, Park, Hanes, Buti |
February – 2026 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
Winter play tech | Feb 2, 2026 | 3:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Samantha Kaufman |
Music Booster Meeting | Feb 2, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | PA 11 | meeting | Teralyn Keith |
Winter play tech | Feb 3, 2026 | 3:30 – 8:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Samantha Kaufman |
Winter play dress rehearsal | Feb 4, 2026 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Samantha Kaufman |
6th Grade FA Day | Feb 5, 2026 | All Day | PA Wing | performance | Teralyn Keith |
Winter play dress rehearsal | Feb 5, 2026 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Samantha Kaufman |
Winter Play Performance | Feb 6, 2026 | 7:30 – 10:00 PM | Aud | performance | Samantha Kaufman |
Winter Play Performance | Feb 7, 2026 | 7:30 – 10:00 PM | Aud | performance | Samantha Kaufman |
Winter Play Performance | Feb 8, 2026 | 2:00 – 5:30 PM | Aud | performance | Samantha Kaufman |
Winter play strike | Feb 9, 2026 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Jon Luke Lassa |
Drama Showcase Tech | Feb 11, 2026 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Drama Showcase Performance | Feb 12, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Orchesis Trip – Orlando – Disney World | Feb 13 – 16, 2026 | All Day | Orlando | performance | Nikki Merchut |
Batavia Band Festival | Feb 14, 2026 | TBD | Batavia | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals | Feb 17, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Musical Rehearsals start | Feb 17, 2026 | Daily 3:30 – 6:00 PM | PA 5/Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Band Joint rehearsal | Feb 17, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | PA 16 | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals | Feb 18, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Band Library Recording Session | Feb 18, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Library | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals | Feb 19, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Winter Orchestra Concert | Feb 19, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Leo Park |
Band Concert Rehearsals | Feb 23, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Band Concert Rehearsals | Feb 24, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Winter Band Concert | Feb 24, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
ACDA Milwaukee | Feb 25 – 28, 2026 | All day | Milwaukee | performance | Matthew Hanes |
March – 2026 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
SDB Booster Meeting | Mar 2, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | PA 11 | meeting | Teralyn Keith |
Emerson Band Progress Concert | Mar 3, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Aud | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Lincoln Band Progress Concert | Mar 4, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Aud | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Illinois Arts in Education Week | Mar 9 – 13, 2026 | All Day | Commons/Library | performance/exhibit | All |
Choir Concert Rehearsals | Mar 9, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Choir Concert Rehearsals | Mar 10, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
AP Art Show | Mar 11, 2026 | 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Library | exhibit | Regalado/Walters/Kelly |
Choir Concert Rehearsals | Mar 11, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Winter Choir Concert | Mar 11, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Matthew Hanes |
New Trier Concert Band Festival | Mar 12, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | NTHS – Northfield Campus | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Musical Social Event | Mar 13, 2026 | TBD | TBD | social | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Mundelein Jazz Festival | Mar 14, 2026 | All Day | Mundelein | performance | Chris Buti |
Music Booster Meeting | Mar 16, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | PA 11 | meeting | Teralyn Keith |
Jazz/Percussion Night Concert | Mar 18, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Cafeteria | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
April – 2026 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
CSL Drop off | April 7, 2026 | AM | The Art Center – Highland Park | exhibit | Regalado/Walters/Kelly |
Musical crew tech | April 9, 2026 | 3:30 – 9:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical tech | April 10, 2026 | 3:30 – 9:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
CSL Exhibit Opens | April 10 – April 18, 2026 | All Day | The Art Center – Highland Park | exhibit | Regalado/Walters/Kelly |
Chicagoland Band Invitational | April 11, 2026 | All Day | Hersey High School | performance | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Musical tech | April 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical tech | April 13, 2026 | 3:30 – 9:00 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical Dress Rehearsal | April 14, 2026 | 4:00 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical Dress Rehearsal | April 15, 2026 | 4:00 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical Senior Citizen Preview | Apr 16, 2026 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM | Aud | performance | J. Fitzpatrick/ T. Keith |
CSL Show Opening Reception | Apr 16, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | The Art Center – Highland Park | exhibit | Regalado/Walters/Kelly |
Musical Performance | Apr 17, 2026 | 7:30 – 10:30 PM | Aud | performance | J. Fitzpatrick/ T. Keith |
Musical Performance | Apr 18, 2026 | 7:30 – 10:30 PM | Aud | performance | J. Fitzpatrick/ T. Keith |
Musical Performance | Apr 19, 2026 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | Aud | performance | J. Fitzpatrick/ T. Keith |
CSL Pick up | Apr 20, 2026 | AM | The Art Center – Highland Park | exhibit | Regalado/Walters/Kelly |
Musical 8th Grade Performance | Apr 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM | Aud | performance | J. Fitzpatrick/ T. Keith |
Musical Understudy Cabaret | Apr 22, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical Performance | Apr 23, 2026 | 7:30 – 10:30 PM | Aud | performance | J. Fitzpatrick/ T. Keith |
Musical Performance | Apr 24, 2026 | 7:30 – 10:30 PM | Aud | performance | J. Fitzpatrick/ T. Keith |
Musical Performance | Apr 25, 2026 | 7:30 – 10:30 PM | Aud | performance | J. Fitzpatrick/ T. Keith |
Musical Cast Party | Apr 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Cafeteria | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Musical Strike | Apr 27, 2026 | 3:30 – 7:30 PM | Aud | rehearsal | Jon Luke Lassa |
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals | Apr 28, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Art Department EOY Showcase | Apr 28, 2026 | 5:00-6:30 PM | Library | exhibit | Regalado/Walters/Kelly/Potratz |
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals | Apr 29, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Band Joint rehearsal | Apr 29, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | PA 16 | rehearsal | Dave Hutter/Chris Buti |
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals | Apr 30, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Leo Park |
Orchestra Awards Concert | Apr 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Leo Park |
May – 2026 |
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Event |
Date |
Start-End Time |
Location |
Description |
Contact Person |
Art Auction Fundraiser | May 4 – 22, 2026 | All Day | Workroom | fundraiser | Regalado/Walters/Kelly |
Band Concert Rehearsals | May 4, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Hutter/Buti |
Band Concert Rehearsals | May 5, 2026 | All Day | Aud | rehearsal | Hutter/Buti |
Band Awards Concert | May 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Aud | performance | Hutter/Buti |
Tri-M Induction | May 6, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Commons | ceremony | Leo Park |
Choir Concert Rehearsals | May 6, 2026 | Class periods | Aud | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Choir Concert Rehearsals | May 7, 2026 | Class periods | Aud | rehearsal | Matthew Hanes |
Choir Awards Concert | May 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Matthew Hanes |
Superstate | May 9, 2026 | All Day | U of I | performance | Hutter/Buti |
Thespian Induction & Awards Night | May 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Aud | performance | Joey Fitzpatrick |
Film Fest | May 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Aud | performance | Mason Strom |
Memorial Day Parade | May 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Park Ridge route | performance | Hutter/Buti |
Spring Training Band | May 27, 2026 | TBD | PA 16 | rehearsal | Hutter/Buti |
Patrons of The Arts
click HERE for the Patrons of “The Arts” membership form
“Arts education is critical for helping students develop creativity, critical thinking
and problem-solving abilities.”
MSHS Music Booster Org
The Maine South Music Booster Organization is parent run and a wonderful way to support the music programs at Maine South. Through Boosters, the students in Orchestra, Choir, Band, Piano, and Guitar are eligible to apply for scholarships for private lessons, summer camps, and college. During the 2018-2019 school year, Boosters provided over 800 private music lessons, and awarded 7 summer camp scholarships and 16 senior scholarships.
Boosters also provide financial and hands-on help with concerts, equipment, guest musician clinics, travel experiences, snacks/meals, uniforms, etc., and respond to various requests from teachers throughout the year.
Please join The Maine South Music Booster Organization and consider volunteering to support the fantastic music programs at Maine South. Attend our quarterly meetings, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MusicBoosters and check out our website at www.mainesouthmusicboosters.org to keep apprised of all the happenings and how you can be involved. We are recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, so your membership and any contributions are tax deductible.
click HERE for a Music Booster membership application
click HERE to go to the MSHS Music Booster web site
Speech, Drama Broadcast Boosters
The mission of the Speech, Drama & Broadcasting Boosters organization of Maine South High School is to support the students participating in these three programs, both in the classroom and as extracurricular activities. Our primary focus is to raise funds and offer scholarships to graduating seniors. In the past three years we have distributed over $35,000 in scholarships. The SDB Boosters support and assist the faculty, the Fine Arts Administration, and the students involved in speech, drama and broadcasting.
The Drama Department produces a number of shows throughout the year. A large part of our fundraising is through raffles, concessions, and flower sales at these performances. TLC dinners are served during tech rehearsals to everyone involved with the production of the fall and winter plays and the musical. The Boosters also support drama at Maine South by hosting receptions during special performances and recognition ceremonies, and assisting the International Thespian Society Troupe with their fundraisers.
The Broadcasting program includes both radio and television experience for students. Funds donated to SDB Boosters have enabled us to assist with updating broadcasting equipment, to host an end-of-the-year reception celebrating excellent work and festival awards, and to provide other support of these students’ activities.
Please consider joining Speech, Drama & Broadcasting Boosters. As an added incentive, your membership will enable you to enjoy the benefit of purchasing pre-sale tickets to the Spring Musical. Our meetings are open to all members and are held five times a year. We can always use help with TLC dinners, concessions, and flower sales at performances and many of us really enjoy getting to know each other by working together in support of our children’s creative endeavors. Please join, even if you are not available to volunteer. Though most of our members are parents of current students, some SDB Boosters are alumni families or friends from the community who wish to support arts education at Maine South, and we are so grateful to them. We depend on and truly appreciate any donations of time and/or your financial support of the Speech, Drama & Broadcasting Booster programs!
click HERE for a printable SDB Booster membership form.