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Fine Arts

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!

 

                                           

Come to the Spring Musical!!

“Anastasia”

To order tickets, go to:

http://mainesouth.seatyourself.biz

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Congratulations to our AP Artists on a wonderful AP Art Exhibition!

Art 4A

Art 5A

Art 6A

                                               

Art 7A Art 8A Art 9A Art 10A

 

Other Celebrations from Illinois Arts in Education Week!

Mus 1A Mus 2A Mus 4A
Mus 5A Mus 7A Mus 8A
Jazz 1A JB 2A Orch 1A
Orch 2A ARt AAA  

Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble on a fabulous performance at the National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis, IN!!

NCBF 2A NCBF 1A

Patrons of The Arts

Welcome to Maine South Fine Arts! We are gearing up for a wonderful school year! Plans are underway for superb performances, incredible theatre productions, creative films, and stellar art shows! To move forward with everything we have planned, we need your support.
 
Patrons of the Arts is a philanthropic organization devoted to raising funds for guest artist experiences. There is no better way to perfect various aspects of fine and performing arts than working alongside professionals in the industry. Each year, students in Music, Drama, Radio/TV/Film, and Visual Arts have the opportunity to meet, learn, and create with arts professionals. Your financial support in making a donation and becoming a Patron of the Arts at Maine South will help us achieve our goal of creating these guest artist experiences for students.
 
In the past, we have had 6-week artist-in residencies in pottery, 3-week residencies in jewelry-making, 4-week residencies in photography and sculpture, guest conductors, guest soloists, theatre fight choreographers, theatrical mask makers, choreographers, public speakers, filmmakers, broadcast journalists, cinematographers, and this only names a few.
 
We would greatly appreciate you taking the time to join Patrons of the Arts and making your donation. Instructions for joining are on the attached flyer. You can make your donation via the InTouch Payment Portal through the school or by sending a check made payable to Maine South Fine Arts.
 
Thank you for your time and dedication to the arts! We are truly looking forward to working with your wonderful students this year!

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 

   
Name Courses Link
Department Chair
Dr. Teralyn Keith
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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

MSHS Band Web Page

Band Facebook 

Band Instagram

Band YouTube

Leo Park

LP

String Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Piano 1, Piano 2, Intro to Music Production  

Speech & Drama 

   
Name Courses Link
Patrick Sanchez

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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

DH

Speech 103 Dual Credit  

Media Arts 

   
                                        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

WMTH-FM Streaming  Radio

WMTH-Youtube

https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/fm-profile/WMTH

WMTH Instagram @wmthsouth

Visual Arts 

   
Name Courses Link
Mary Lee Moore

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Ceramics & Design 2, Advanced Ceramics & Design, AP 3D Design, Photo 1, Photo 2 Accel (Dual Scredit), Photo 3 Accel (Dual Credit), AP 2D Design, AP 2D Design-Photo  
Cherie Rams

CR

Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, AP Studio Art – Drawing, Ceramics & Design 1  
Greg Regalado

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Art Studio 1, Ceramics & Design 1, Digital Art, Advanced Digital Art, Art 3, AP Drawing www.gregoryregalado.com
Nikki Merchut

NM

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 2024-2025 Performances and Exhibitions!

 

 

April – 2025

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Chicagoland Band Invitational Apr 5, 2025 All Day Hersey High School Performance Dave Hutter
CSL Drop off Apr 7, 2025 AM The Art Center – Highland Park Exhibit Moore/Rams/Regalado
CSL Exhibit Opens Apr 11, 2025 All Day The Art Center – Highland Park Exhibit Moore/Rams/Regalado
CSL Show Opening Reception Apr 17, 2025 6:00 – 8:30 PM The Art Center – Highland Park Exhibit Moore/Rams/Regalado
CSL Pick up Apr 21, 2025 AM The Art Center – Highland Park Exhibit Moore/Rams/Regalado
Musical tech April 16, 2025 3:30 – 9:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical tech April 17, 2025 3:30 – 9:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical tech April 19, 2025 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Dress Rehearsal Apr 22, 2025 4:00 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Dress Rehearsal Apr 23, 2025 4:00 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Senior Citizen Preview Performance Apr 24, 2025 4:00 – 7:00 PM Aud Performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Apr 25, 2025 7:30 – 10:30 PM Aud Performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Apr 26, 2025 2:00 – 5:00 PM Aud Performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Apr 27, 2025 2:00 – 5:00 PM Aud Performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical 8th Grade Performance Apr 29, 2025 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM Aud Performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Art Department Showcase Apr 29, 2025 5:00-6:30 PM Library Exhibit Moore/Rams/Regalado
 

May – 2025

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Musical May 1, 2025 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Aud Performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical May 2, 2025 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Aud Performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical May 3, 2025 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Aud Performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Cast Party May 3, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Cafeteria Performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Strike May 5, 2025 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Pat Sanchez
Art Auction Fundaiser May 5 – 23, 2025 All Day Workroom fundraiser Moore/Rams/Regalado
Band Concert Rehearsals May 6, 2025 All Day Aud rehearsal Dave Hutter
Band Awards Concert May 6, 2025 7:00 PM Aud Performance Dave Hutter
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals May 8, 2025 All Day Aud rehearsal Leo Park
Orchestra Awards Concert May 8, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Aud Performance Leo Park
Superstate Honor Band Performance May 9, 2025 Late morning – late evening U of I Performance Hutter/Buti
Thespian Induction & Awards Night May 12, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Aud Performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Choir Concert Rehearsals May 12, 2025 Class periods Aud rehearsal Matthew Hanes
Choir Concert Rehearsals May 13, 2025 Class periods Aud rehearsal Matthew Hanes
Choir Awards Concert May 13, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Aud Performance Matthew Hanes
Film Fest May 14, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Aud Performance Mason Strom
Memorial Day Parade May 26, 2025 TBD Park Ridge route Performance Dave Hutter
Spring Training Band ? TBD PA 16 rehearsal Dave Hutter
Spring Training Band ? TBD PA 16 rehearsal Dave Hutter

Patrons of The Arts

Welcome to Maine South Fine Arts! We are gearing up for a wonderful school year! Plans are underway for superb performances, incredible theatre productions, creative films, and stellar art shows! To move forward with everything we have planned, we need your support.
 
Patrons of the Arts is a philanthropic organization devoted to raising funds for guest artist experiences. There is no better way to perfect various aspects of fine and performing arts than working alongside professionals in the industry. Each year, students in Music, Drama, Radio/TV/Film, and Visual Arts have the opportunity to meet, learn, and create with arts professionals. Your financial support in making a donation and becoming a Patron of the Arts at Maine South will help us achieve our goal of creating these guest artist experiences for students.
 
In the past, we have had 6-week artist-in residencies in pottery, 3-week residencies in jewelry-making, 4-week residencies in photography and sculpture, guest conductors, guest soloists, theatre fight choreographers, theatrical mask makers, choreographers, public speakers, filmmakers, broadcast journalists, cinematographers, and this only names a few.
 
We would greatly appreciate you taking the time to join Patrons of the Arts and making your donation. Instructions for joining are on the attached flyer. You can make your donation via the InTouch Payment Portal through the school or by sending a check made payable to Maine South Fine Arts.
 
Thank you for your time and dedication to the arts! We are truly looking forward to working with your wonderful students this year!

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.

Click this link for the MS SDB Boosters QR Code Flyer for payment (including electronic payment) information.