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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!                                           

 Join us for our upcoming performances!

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

 

 

 

Thank you to our Patrons of the Arts Donors!! 

A donation form for Maine South High School's 2025-2026 Patrons of the Arts program. It outlines four tier levels ranging from $25 to $500, a text description of how donations support Fine Arts students, a fillable section for contact information, and payment instructions.

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, MSHS Stage & Screen 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.

 

 

 

 

             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 Extra-Curriculars, Clubs and Links
Department Chair
Dr. Teralyn Keith
847-692-8239Headshot of a smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a black top and a pendant necklace, photographed outdoors in front of a brick wall
Music Theory 1, Advanced Music Theory, AP Music Theory Maine South Fine Arts Web Page
Matthew Hanes

Headshot of a smiling man with short dark hair and a beard wearing a blue plaid button-up shirt against a mottled brown background

Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Piano 1, Piano 2 @msouthchoir105

Decibelles, Hawk-A-Pella, Vocal Jazz

David Hutter

Headshot of a smiling man with short red hair wearing a black zip-up jacket against a mottled gray-brown background

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Techniques

MSHS Band Web Page

Band Facebook 

Band Instagram

Band YouTube

Musical Pit Orchestra

Christopher Buti

Headshot of a smiling man with short gray hair wearing glasses and a blue collared shirt against a blurred school interior background

Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble Jazz Band 1 and 2
Leo Park

Outdoor photo of a smiling man wearing a blue newsboy cap, glasses, and a plaid flannel shirt, with tall grasses visible in the background

String Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Guitar & Ukulele 1, Guitar & Ukulele 2, Intro to Music Production Hawk Music Collective, V-Show Stage Band, Chamber Strings, Tri-M

Speech & Drama 

   
Name Courses Extra-Curriculars, Clubs, and Links
Jon Luke Lassa

Headshot of a man with curly medium-length brown hair and light stubble wearing a navy blue polo shirt against an olive green background

Technical Theatre Technical Theatre Guild, Stage Crew
Joseph Fitzpatrick

Headshot of a smiling man with short blonde hair wearing a light pink collared shirt against a gray gradient background

 

 

Drama 1, Drama 2, Drama 3, Drama 4, Speech 103 Dual Credit

MSHS Drama Web Page

Drama Instagram: @pacting101

Fall Play, V-Show, Spring Musical, International Thespian Society

David Harmon

Close-up headshot of a laughing young man with short light auburn hair wearing a gray t-shirt against a dark background

Speech 103 Dual Credit  

Media Arts 

   
                                        Name                                                   Courses Extra-Curriculars, Clubs, and Links
Mason Strom

Headshot of a smiling man with short brown hair and a beard wearing an olive green button-up shirt against a mottled gray-brown background

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

WMTH Radio, WMTH TV, Trunk

Visual Arts 

   
Name Courses Extra-Curriculars, Clubs, and Links
Megan Kelly

Full-length photo of a smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a white midi dress, standing in an art gallery with framed artwork visible on the walls behind her

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

Outdoor photo of a smiling young woman with long auburn hair wearing a gray baseball cap and a light denim jacket on a beach at sunset

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

Headshot of a smiling man with short gray hair wearing a black shirt against a mottled gray-brown background

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

Headshot of a smiling woman with long straight light brown hair and blue-green eyes wearing a dark patterned top against a light blue background

Ceramics & Design 1  
Nikki Merchut

Casual photo of a smiling woman with long wavy blonde hair seated in a restaurant with a brick wall in the background

Maine South Orchesis MSHS Orchesis Web Page 

Orchesis

Please contact the Fine Arts office with questions regarding upcoming events:  847-692-8240

Enjoy our 2026-2027 Performances, Shows, Exhibitions, and Events!

July – 2026

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Band Camp July 30, 2026 12:00 – 9:00 PM PA wing and outdoor spaces rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Band Camp July 31, 2026 5:00 – 9:00 PM PA wing and outdoor spaces rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti

August – 2026

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Band Camp Aug 3 – 6, 2026 5:00 – 9:00 PM PA wing and outdoor spaces rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Band Camp Rehearsal August 7, 2026 5:00 – 6:30 PM PA wing and outdoor spaces, Stadium rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Friends and Family Night Aug 7, 2026 6:30 – 8:30 PM Stadium and Caf performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Marching Band Rehearsals All Wednesdays
Aug 12, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM Practice Field/Stadium rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Orchesis Rehearsals start All Tues/Th
Aug 11 – Dec 4, 2026
3:30 – 8:30 PM Dance Room*/Adv. Room 1 rehearsal Nikki Merchut
V-Show Aud. Announcements August 17, 2026 Day Building announcement Joey Fitzpatrick
Vocal Jazz Auditions Aug 19, 2026 3:30 PM PA 11 audition Matthew Hanes
Fall Play Interest Meeting Aug 20, 2026 3:30 – 4:30 PM Auditorium meeting Joey Fitzpatrick
MS Stage & Screen Booster/Thespian Meet and Greet Aug 20, 2026 4:30 – 5:30 PM AUD Porch meeting Joey Fitzpatrick
MSHS Stage & Screen Booster Meeting Aug 20, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 PM PA 11 meeting Teralyn Keith
Vocal Jazz Callbacks Aug 21, 2026 3:30 PM PA 11 audition Matthew Hanes
V-Show Aud. Announcements August 24, 2026 Day Building announcement Joey Fitzpatrick
Hawkapella Auditions Aug 24, 2026 6:30 – 8:30 PM PA 11 audition Matthew Hanes
Orchestra Meet and Greet Aug 27, 2026 5:30 – 6:30 PM AUD Porch meeting Leo Park
Music Booster Meeting Aug 27, 2026 6:30 – 8:00 PM PA 11 meeting Teralyn Keith
Home Football Game Aug 28, 2026 7:00 – 10:00 PM Stadium athletic event Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
V-Show Interest Meeting Aug 31, 2026 3:30 – 4:00 PM Aud meeting Joey Fitzpatrick
Hawkapella Rehearsals start All Mondays
Aug 31, 2026 – May 8, 2027
6:30 – 8:30 PM PA 11 rehearsal Matthew Hanes

September – 2026

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Fall Play Auditions Sept 1, 2026 3:30 – 6:30 PM PA 5 audition Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play Callbacks Sept 2, 2026 3:30 – 6:30 PM PA 5 audition Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play Rehearsals start Weekly Mon – Fri
Sept 3, 2026 – until Tech
3:30 – 6:00 PM PA 5 rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Home Football Game (8th Grade Night) Sept 4, 2026 7:00 – 10:00 PM Stadium athletic event Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Stage Band/Jazz Band Auditions Sept 8-9, 2026 3:30 PM PA 16 audition Dave Hutter/Chris Buti/Leo Park
Trunk Auditions Sept 8, 2026 3:30 – 6:00 PM PA07C audition Mason Strom
Jazz Band Rehearsals Even mornings
Sept 9, 2026 – April 30, 2027
7:20 – 8:10 AM PA 16 rehearsal Chris Buti
Trunk Rehearsals Mondays & Wednesdays
Sept 9, 2026 – Tech
3:30 – 6:00 PM PA07C rehearsal Mason Strom
V-Show Auditions Sept 13, 2026 12:00 – 5:00 PM PA 5 audition Joey Fitzpatrick
ILMEA Nominations Due Sept 16, 2026 All Day Virtual audition Dave Hutter/Chris Buti/Matthew Hanes/Leo Park
Vocal Jazz Academy Sept 19, 2026 All Day Niles North rehearsal Matthew Hanes
Homecoming Parade Sept 19, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Community performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
V-Show Rehearsals begin Sept 21, 2026 3:30 – 6:30 PM (as assigned) PA wing rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Music Booster Meeting Sept 21, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM PA 11 meeting Teralyn Keith
Home Football Game (Homecoming) Sept 25, 2026 7:00 – 10:00 PM Stadium athletic event Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
ILMEA Recordings Due Sept, 30, 2026 All Day Virtual audition Hutter/Park/Hanes/Buti

October – 2026

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

V-Show Stage Band rehearsals begin Oct 5, 2026 3:30 – 5:30 PM PA20 rehearsal Leo Park
Stage & Screen Booster Meeting Oct 5, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM PA 11 meeting Teralyn Keith
Band Spectacular Oct 8, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM Spec Gym performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Home Football Game (Senior Night) Oct 9, 2026 7:00 – 10:00 PM Stadium athletic event Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Fall Play Tech Oct 10, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play Tech Oct 12, 2026 3:30 – 8:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play Dress rehearsal Oct 13, 2026 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play Dress rehearsal Oct 14, 2026 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play Performance Oct 15, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play Performance Oct 16, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play Performance Oct 17, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Fall Play strike Oct 19, 2026 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Jon Luke Lassa
Winter Play interest meeting Oct 20, 2026 3:30-4:30 PM Aud meeting Samantha Kaufman
V-Show Crew starts Oct 22, 2026
Daily through performances
3:30 – 5:30 PM Aud rehearsal Jon Luke Lassa
HS/8th Grade Orchestra Social Oct 23, 2026 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. PA 20 rehearsal Leo Park
V-Show Stage Band rehearsal Oct 26, 2026 3:30 – 5:30 PM PA20 rehearsal Leo Park
Winter Play auditions Oct 27, 2026 3:30 – 7:30 PM PA 5 auditions Samantha Kaufman
Orchestra concert rehearsals Oct 28, 2026 Class periods Aud rehearsal Leo Park
Winter Play callbacks Oct 28, 2026 3:30 – 7:30 PM PA 5 auditions Samantha Kaufman
Orchestra concert rehearsals Oct 29, 2026 Class periods Aud rehearsal Leo Park
V-Show Stage Band rehearsal Oct 29, 2026 3:30 – 5:30 PM PA20 rehearsal Leo Park
Fall Orchestra Concert Oct 29, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Leo Park

November – 2026

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Choir Concert Rehearsals Nov 2, 2026 Class periods Aud rehearsal Matthew Hanes
Choir Concert Rehearsals Nov 4, 2026 Class periods Aud rehearsal Matthew Hanes
Band Joint rehearsal Nov 4, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 PM PA 16 rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Choir Concert Rehearsals w/D64 Nov 5, 2026 Class periods Aud rehearsal Matthew Hanes
Choir concert w/D64 (207/64 Choir Festival) Nov 5, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Matthew Hanes
ILMEA District Senior Festival Nov 7, 2026 All Day NTHS performance Hutter/Park/Hanes
Band Concert Rehearsals Nov 10, 2026 Class Periods Aud rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Band Concert Rehearsals Nov 11, 2026 Class Periods Aud rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Veterans Day Concert Nov 11, 2026 7:00 – 8:30 PM Aud performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Iannelli Elite Art Show Nov 12, 2026 5:00 – 7:00 PM Iannelli Studios Park Ridge exhibition Walters/Kelly/Miklosz
V-Show tech Nov 16, 2026 3:30 – 9:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
V-Show tech Nov 17, 2026 3:30 – 9:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
V-Show dress rehearsal Nov 18, 2026 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
V-Show dress rehearsal Nov 19, 2026 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
V-Show Performance Nov 20, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM? Aud performance Joey Fitzpatrick
ILMEA Jazz Festival Nov 21, 2026 All Day Libertyville HS performance Hutter/Buti/Hanes
V-Show Performance Nov 21, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Winter Play Rehearsals begin Nov 23, 2026 Daily 3:30 – 6:00 PM PA 5/Aud rehearsal Samantha Kaufman
V-Show strike Nov 23, 2026 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Jon Luke Lassa

December – 2026

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Orchesis Show Tech Dec 7 – 10, 2026 3:30 – 8:00 PM Aud rehearsal Nikki Merchut
Tri-M Music Showcase Dec 9, 2026 5:00 – 6:30 PM Library performance Leo Park
Maine South Arts Week Dec 7 – 11, 2026 All Week Building event All FA Faculty
Art Exhibition and Adjudication: 4×5 Show Dec 7 – 11, 2026 All Day Commons exhibit Walters/Kelly/Miklosz
Art Exhibition and Adjudication: 4×5 Show Reception Dec 10, 2026 5:00 – 7:00 PM Commons exhibit Walters/Kelly/Miklosz
Orchesis Show Dec 11, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Nikki Merchut
Orchesis Show Dec 12, 2026 3:00- 5:00 PM Aud performance Nikki Merchut
Orchestra Chamber Music Concert Dec 15, 2026 6:30 – 8:00 PM Library performance Leo Park
Musical Interest Mtg & Workshop Dec 16, 2026 3:15 – 5:45 PM PA 5, PA 11, PA 20 rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick

January – 2027

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Illinois HS Theatrefest (ITF) Jan 7-9, 2027 All Day ISU trip Joey Fitzpatrick
Lincoln Orchestra Progress Concert Jan 11, 2027 7:00 – 8:30 PM Gym performance Leo Park
Musical Auditions Jan 12, 2027 3:30 – 9:00 PM PA 5 auditions Joey Fitzpatrick
Emerson Orchestra Progress Concert Jan 12, 2027 7:00 – 8:30 PM Gym performance Leo Park
Musical Callbacks Jan 13, 2027 3:30 – 9:00 PM PA 5 auditions Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Casting Meeting Jan 14, 2027 3:30 – 6:00 PM FA Office meeting Joey Fitzpatrick
MSHS Stage & Screen Booster Meeting Jan 19, 2027 7:00 – 8:30 PM PA 11 meeting Teralyn Keith
Buffalo Grove Jazz Fest Jan 23, 2027 TBD BGHS performance Buti/Hutter
Band Rehearse-a-thon Jan 25, 2027 6:00 – 9:00 PM PA 11, PA 16, PA 20 rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
ILMEA All-State IMEC Jan 27 – 30, 2027 All Day Peoria performance Hutter, Park, Hanes, Buti
Winter play tech Jan 30, 2027 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Aud rehearsal Samantha Kaufman

February – 2027

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Winter play tech Feb 1, 2027 3:30 – 8:30 PM Aud rehearsal Samantha Kaufman
Winter play dress rehearsal Feb 2, 2027 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Samantha Kaufman
Winter play dress rehearsal Feb 3, 2027 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Samantha Kaufman
Winter Play Performance Feb 4, 2027 7:00 – 9:30 PM Aud performance Samantha Kaufman
Winter Play Performance Feb 5, 2027 7:00 – 9:30 PM Aud performance Samantha Kaufman
Winter Play Performance Feb 6, 2027 7:00 – 9:30 PM Aud performance Samantha Kaufman
Winter play strike Feb 8, 2027 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Jon Luke Lassa
Music Booster Meeting Feb 8, 2027 7:00 – 8:30 PM PA 11 meeting Teralyn Keith
Musical Rehearsals start Feb 9, 2027 Daily 3:30 – 6:00 PM PA 5/Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Batavia Band Festival Feb 13, 2027 TBD Batavia performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Band Joint rehearsal Feb 16, 2027 6:30 – 8:00 PM PA 16 rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals Feb 17, 2027 All Day Aud rehearsal Leo Park
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals Feb 18, 2027 All Day Aud rehearsal Leo Park
Winter Orchestra Concert Feb 18, 2027 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Leo Park
Drama Showcase Tech Feb 22, 2027 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Drama Showcase Performance Feb 23, 2027 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Band Concert Rehearsals Feb 24, 2027 All Day Aud rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Band Concert Rehearsals Feb 25, 2027 All Day Aud rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Winter Band Concert Feb 25, 2027 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti

March – 2027

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Emerson Band Progress Concert Mar 2, 2027 7:00 – 8:30 PM Aud performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Lincoln Band Progress Concert Mar 3, 2027 7:00 – 8:30 PM Aud performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Choir Trip – New York Mar 4 – 7, 2027 All Day New York trip Matthew Hanes
ACDA Nationals Mar 7 – 10, 2027 All day Minneapolis, MN trip Matthew Hanes
MSHS Stage & Screen Booster Meeting Mar 8, 2027 7:00 – 8:30 PM PA 11 meeting Teralyn Keith
Mundelein Jazz Festival Mar 13, 2027 All Day Mundelein performance Chris Buti
All Music Solo & Ensemble Night Mar 16, 2027 4:00 – 9:00 PM All PA rooms/Adv. Rooms/Library performance Hanes/Hutter/Buti/Park
D207 Choir Festival Mar 17, 2027 7:00 PM Maine East Auditorium performance Hanes/Herrera/Lee
Music Booster Meeting Mar 29, 2027 7:00 – 8:30 PM PA 11 meeting Teralyn Keith

April – 2027

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Orchestra Orlando Trip April 1-4, 2027 All day Orlando trip Leo Park
CSL Drop off April 5, 2027 AM The Art Center – Highland Park exhibit Miklosz/Walters/Kelly
AP Art Show Apr 7, 2027 7:30 – 8:30 AM Library exhibit Walters/Kelly/Miklosz
Musical crew paper tech April 8, 2027 3:30 – 9:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical tech April 9, 2027 3:30 – 9:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
CSL Exhibit Opens April 9 – 17, 2027 All Day The Art Center – Highland Park exhibit Miklosz/Walters/Kelly
Chicagoland Band Invitational April 10, 2027 All Day Hersey High School performance Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Musical tech April 10, 2027 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical tech April 12, 2027 3:30 – 9:00 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Dress Rehearsal April 13, 2027 4:00 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Dress Rehearsal April 14, 2027 4:00 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Joey Fitzpatrick
D64 Jazz Festival April 14, 2027 7:00 PM Emerson MS performance Buti
CSL Show Opening Reception April 15, 2027 5:30 – 7:30 PM The Art Center – Highland Park exhibit Miklosz/Walters/Kelly
Musical Senior Citizen Preview Apr 15, 2027 4:00 – 7:00 PM Aud performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Performance Apr 16, 2027 7:00 – 10:00 PM Aud performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Performance Apr 17, 2027 7:00 – 10:00 PM Aud performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Performance Apr 18, 2027 2:00 – 5:00 PM Aud performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
CSL Pick up April 19, 2027 AM The Art Center – Highland Park exhibit Miklosz/Walters/Kelly
Musical 8th Grade Performance Apr 20, 2027 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM Aud performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Understudy Cabaret Apr 22, 2027 5:00 – 6:30 PM Aud performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Performance Apr 23, 2027 7:00 – 10:00 PM Aud performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Performance Apr 24, 2027 7:00 – 10:00 PM Aud performance J. Fitzpatrick/
T. Keith
Musical Cast Party Apr 24, 2027 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM Cafeteria performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Musical Strike Apr 26, 2027 3:30 – 7:30 PM Aud rehearsal Jon Luke Lassa
Band Joint rehearsal Apr 27, 2027 6:30 – 8:00 PM PA 16 rehearsal Dave Hutter/Chris Buti
Tri-M Music Showcase April 28, 2027 5:00 – 6:30 PM Library performance Leo Park
MMEA Film/Video Field Trip April 30, 2027 8:00 – 3:00 PM Neuqua Valley High School competition Mason Strom

May – 2027

Event

Date

Start-End Time

Location

Description

Contact Person

Band Concert Rehearsals May 3, 2027 All Day Aud rehearsal Hutter/Buti
Band Concert Rehearsals May 4, 2027 All Day Aud rehearsal Hutter/Buti
Band Awards Concert May 4, 2027 7:00 – 9:00 PM Aud performance Hutter/Buti
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals May 5, 2027 All Day Aud rehearsal Leo Park
Tri-M Induction May 5, 2027 5:00 PM Commons ceremony Leo Park
Orchestra Concert Rehearsals May 6, 2027 All Day Aud rehearsal Leo Park
Visual Arts Showcase May 6, 2027 5:00 – 7:00 PM Commons Exhibit Walters/Kelly/Miklosz
Orchestra Awards Concert May 6, 2027 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Aud performance Leo Park
Superstate May 8, 2027 All Day U of I performance Hutter/Buti
Choir Concert Rehearsals May 10, 2027 Class periods Aud rehearsal Matthew Hanes
Choir Concert Rehearsals May 11, 2027 Class periods Aud rehearsal Matthew Hanes
Choir Awards Concert May 11, 2027 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Aud performance Matthew Hanes
Film Fest May 13, 2027 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Aud performance Mason Strom
Thespian Induction & Awards Night May 17, 2027 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Aud performance Joey Fitzpatrick
Spring Training Band May 20, 2027 6:00 – 8:00 PM PA 16 rehearsal Hutter/Buti
Memorial Day Parade May 31, 2027 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Park Ridge route performance Hutter/Buti
Art Auction Fundraiser DATES? All Day Workroom fundraiser Walters/Kelly/Miklosz

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 Organization

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 to go to the MSHS Music Booster web site

 

MSHS Stage and Screen Booster Organization

The mission of the Maine South Stage and Screen Boosters organization 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 S & S 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 the Stage & Screen 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 MSHS Stage and Screen 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 S & S 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 MS Stage and Screen Booster programs!

click HERE for a printable MSHS Stage and Screen Booster membership form.

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

 

Available Scholarships