The Fine Arts Department seeks to help students find their strengths and to foster all students’ creative and artistic instincts. Covering three curricular departments – Art, Music, and Drama/Broadcasting – along with a wide range of extra-curricular programs, Fine Arts provides each student a unique opportunity to develop creativity and purpose.
Check out some pictures from the Fine Arts Department
Maine South Fine Arts department presents You Can’t Take It With You
February 9th, 10th & 11th – 7:30pm
Maine South Auditorium
Tickets will be sold at the door – $7.00 for students and $10.00 for adults per ticket (cash or check only)
Click here Fine Art Career Pathways Information
Click on the links below to access the various senior scholarship applications.
Music Booster application will be done on-line and SDB/Thespian should be printed and returned to the Fine Arts office. Deadline for all three applications listed on applications. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Music Private Lesson Scholarship Application
Music Booster Senior Scholarship Application
Speech, Drama, Broadcasting Scholarship Application
Thespian Scholarship Application
Summer Music Camp Scholarship Application
Department Chair
Dr. Teralyn Keith
847-692-8239
Department Administrative Assistant
Karyn Blong
847-692-8240
Faculty Members
| Music | ||
| Name | Courses | Link |
| Department Chair Dr. Teralyn Keith 847-692-8239
|
Advanced Music Theory, AP Music Theory, Music Theory 1 | Maine South Fine Arts Web Page |
| Matthew Hanes
|
Chamber, Concert & Treble Choir, Digital Audio & Music Production, Guitar and Ukulele 1/2 | @msouthchoir105 |
| David Hutter
|
Concert & Symphonic Band, Percussion Techniques, Wind Ensemble, | |
| Matthew Nix
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String, Philharmonic & Symphonic Orchestra, Piano 1/2 | MSHS Orchestra Web Page |
| Speech Drama | ||
| Name | Courses | Link |
| Patrick Sanchez
|
Theatre Tech | |
| Carrie Saurer
|
Drama 1, 2, 3, 4 |
MSHS Drama Web Page
Drama Instagram: @pacting101 |
| Broadcasting | ||
| Name | Courses | Link |
| Phil Ash
|
Theatre Communication | |
| Mason Strom
|
Radio & TV Production, Digital Video Production, Advanced TV/Film Production |
WMTH Instagram @wmthsouth |
| Visual Arts | ||
| Name | Courses | Link |
| Mary Lee Moore
|
Ceramics & Design 2, Advanced Ceramics, AP 3D, Art Studio 2, Photo 1, 2, 3 & AP 2D | |
| Cherie Rams
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Art Studio 1, Art 2, 3 & AP Drawing, Ceramics & Design 1 | |
| Greg Regalado
|
Art Studio 1 & 2, Ceramics & Design 1, Digital Imaging, Advanced Digital Imaging & Digital Lab | www.gregoryregalado.com |
| MSHS Orchesis Web Page | ||
| Clubs & Activities | ||
| Private Music Teacher List |
please contact the Fine Arts office with questions regarding upcoming events 847-692-8240
Tentative Calendar of Events – 2022-2023 School year
October, 2022
27 – Orchestra concert 7:00pm
November, 2022
3- Drama Showcase 7:30pm
10 – Winter play interest meeting
11 – Veteran’s Day concert 6:30pm
14 – Music booster meeting 7:00pm
15 – Winter play auditions
17 – Winter play callbacks
December, 2022
2, 3 – Vshow 7:30pm
14 – Band recital 7:00pm
16 – Musical audition videos due
16, 17 – Dance Company show
January, 2023
10 – Musical callbacks
23 – Band rehearsathon 6:00pm
24 – Lincoln Orchestra Progress concert 7:00pm
30 – Speech, Drama & Broadcasting Booster meeting 7:30pm
February, 2023
3 – Emerson Orchestra Progress concert 7:00pm
9, 10, 11 – Winter play 7:30pm
14 – Chamber Orchestra clinic night 3:30pm
23 – Band concert 7:00pm
28 – Orchestra Chamber Music recital night 7:00pm
March, 2023
1 – Lincoln Band progress concert 7:00pm
2 – Emerson Band progress concert 7:00pm
9 – Choir concert 7:00pm
15 – Jazz Percussion band concert 7:00pm
20 – Speech Drama Broadcasting booster meeting 7:30pm
April, 2023
3 – Music Booster meeting 7:00pm
21, 22 – The Addams Family Spring Musical 7:30pm
23 – The Addams Family Spring Musical 2:00pm
28, 29 – The Addams Family Spring Musical 7:30pm
May, 2023
4 – Spring Band concert 7:00pm
9 – Spring Orchestra concert 7:00pm
10 – Film Fest 7:00pm
11 – Spring Choir concert 7:00pm
16 – Fine Arts awards night
Patrons of “The Arts”
Patrons of “The Arts” is based solely on donations which are used to enhance the Maine South education by providing guest artist-in-residencies and valuable workshops for students in all areas in “The Arts”.
We hope you share our commitment to expand the talent pool available to the Maine South Fine Arts students by becoming a member of the Patrons of “The Arts” and donating to this valuable, philanthropic organization.
Be a “Patron” and lend your support to our students and community by increasing the resources available to our Fine Arts programs here at Maine South and give all our students an outlet for creative self expression!
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.