The Fine Arts Department seeks to help students find their strengths and to foster all students’ creative and artistic instincts.
Covering four curricular departments and a wide variety of extra-curricular programs, the Fine Arts provide each student a unique opportunity to develop creativity and purpose.
CREATIVITY FUELS THE FUTURE! | FIND YOU, BE YOU…IN THE FINE ARTS!
| ART COURSE SEQUENCE | SPEECH | DRAMA | MEDIA ARTS COURSE SEQUENCE | MUSIC (NON-PERFORMANCE) COURSE SEQUENCE | MUSIC (PERFORMANCE) COURSE SEQUENCE |
 Maine West Fine Arts Blog:The Fine Arts blog serves as a central hub to advertise events and celebrate student successes. FOLLOW US!
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CLICK HERE for a printable calendar. NOTE: This calendar does not have ALL rehearsal/meeting dates.
CLICK HERE for an 23-24 MW Fine Arts Event Poster.
Department Chair
Jennifer Mullen
847-803-5908
Administrative Assistant
Clara Van Driska
847-803-5895
Art – Art Website
Rick Cammarata
Laura Hanna
Natalya Kljajic
Felicia Lahart
Melissa Lloyd
Addie Price
Music
Bernie Gerstmayr – Band, Guitar + Ukulele
Matthew Hanes – Beatmaking & Music Production
Jennifer Mullen – Music Theory
James Schiffer – Choir, Piano, Tri-M
Daniella Valdez – Orchestra, Piano
Drama + Speech
David Harmon – Drama, Speech 103
Peter McManus – Tech Crew, Auditorium Manager
Media Arts (TV, Radio + Film)
Rebecca Fisher – Media Arts (TV, Radio + Film)
Mason Strom – Media Arts (TV, Radio + Film)
Artistic Staff
Gizelle Alverio, Head Speech Team Coach
Bobby Bonslater, Drumline Director & Audio Technical Director
Kaitlyn Colyer, Color Guard Director
Mya Figueroa, Costume and Make Up Designer
Kristin Imberger, Assistant Speech Team Coach
Danny Kent, Assistant Marching Band Director
Judy Klingner, Spring Play Director
Tuesdai Perry, West Side Dance Company, Musical Choreographer
Brad Whaley, Fine Arts Department Accompanist
CALLING ALL FAMILY, FRIENDS, & FANS! Support the arts! Get involved!
The Maine West Fine Arts Boosters can use YOUR help!
The Maine West Fine Arts Boosters, composed of parents, community members, and local businesses, works with the Fine Arts Department to enrich the curricular and extra-curricular programs within the MW Fine Arts Department. Visit the MW Fine Arts Boosters website HERE to sign up to volunteer and/or make a financial contribution.
CLICK HERE to email the Fine Arts Boosters.
MUSIC
Band
Beatmaking + Music Production
Choir
Choraliers
Guitar + Ukulele
Jazz Band
Marching Warriors
Music Lab
Music Theory
Orchestra
Percussion Techniques
Piano
Warrior Strings
Tri-M Music Honor Society
DRAMA + SPEECH
Drama Classes (1-4)
Drama Club
Fall Play
Improv Warriors
Thespian Society
V-Show
Musical
Spring Play
Speech 103 (Dual Credit)
Speech Team
Tech Crew & Costume/Makeup Crew
MEDIA ARTS (TV, RADIO + FILM)
WMTH-FM 90.5 Streaming
Warrior Weekly
TV, Radio + Film Classes
WMTH YouTube Channel
VISUAL ART
Ceramics + Design
Drawing + Painting
Digital Art
Photography
Virtual Gallery
Art Club
National Art Honor Society
DANCE
West Side Dance Company