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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!                                           

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!

📣 REFRESHER INFO MEETING

August 7th | 4:00–4:30 PM
Auditorium
Missed the first round of info sessions? No problem! Come get everything you need to know before auditions.


🎤 GENERAL AUDITIONS

August 11th
Audition for one or both shows in one afternoon!

🔁 CALLBACKS

August 12th
Invitations will be shared after general auditions.


💻 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AND PREPARE

Audition materials—including what to prepare, show scripts, how to sign up, and the audition application—are available on the Maine South Theatre Website. Please check/refresh it frequently as new information is being added throughout the summer!


❓QUESTIONS?

Reach out to Mr. Fitzpatrick, Director of Theatre: [email protected]

Six

Trap

                                                         Upcoming Events

Band Camp

July 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 Information

Speech/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.

 

V-Show Info

Interest 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!!

  Happy Summer

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

Hanes Matthew Yearbook Picture 2021 22 Corrected 8x10

Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Guitar and Ukulele 1, Guitar and Ukulele 2 @msouthchoir105
David Hutter

Hutter Dave Yearbook Picture 2021 22 Corrected 8x10

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Techniques

MSHS Band Web Page

Band Facebook 

Band Instagram

Band YouTube

Christopher Buti

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Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble  
Leo Park

LP

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

Speech & Drama 

   
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

DH

Speech 103 Dual Credit  

Media Arts 

   
                                        Name                                                   Courses Link
Mason Strom

Strom Mason Yearbook Picture 2021 22 Corrected 8x10

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
Megan Kelly

Megan Pic

Ceramics & Design 1, Art 2, Photo 2 Accel (Dual Credit), Photo 3 Accel (Dual Credit), AP 2D Design, AP 2D Design-Photo  
Sydney Walters

Sydney pic

Photo 1, Ceramics & Design 2, Adv. Ceramics and Design, AP 3D Design  
Greg Regalado

Regalado Gregory Yearbook Picture 2021 22 Corrected 8x10

Art Studio 1, Digital Art 1, Digital Art 2, Advanced Digital Art, Art 3, AP Drawing, AP 2D Design www.gregoryregalado.com
Julie Potratz

Julie

Ceramics & Design 1  
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 2025-2026 Performances and Exhibitions!

 

 

July – 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.