The Quad City Symphony Orchestra is now accepting nominations for the first annual QCSO Music Teacher Award! Music educators provide an engaging learning environment for students of all ages and contribute to the overall well-being of students by encouraging growth, teamwork, and perseverance. We invite you to nominate an outstanding music teacher in your district to recognize their accomplishments in their school general music, orchestra, band, choir, or other music class.
Nominate a teacher who is passionate, creative, and innovative in their music classroom(s).
One school music teacher will be honored each year. They will be recognized at a Masterworks concert (scheduled based on their availability) and receive two QCSO Full Season Subscriptions to Masterworks concerts for the following season as a thank you for contributing positively to the lives of students in the Quad Cities region.
ELIGIBILITY AND NOMINATION CRITERIA
If you would like to nominate a music educator in your district, please:
– Submit a formal letter of recommendation on or before Tuesday, Oct. 1.
– Include the nominee’s job title/district/schools served/years in service in the recommendation letter.
– Describe their growth of the music program, new initiatives, energy, passion, interests, and demonstrated ability to contribute new ideas to the music education field.
– Note that nominees must reside in the following counties in Iowa: Scott, Clinton, and Muscatine; and Illinois: Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer.
TIMELINE
Sunday, Sept. 1 – Tuesday, Oct. 1
Nomination submissions open
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Announce winner
TBD
Announce winner at QCSO Masterworks performance on Saturday or Sunday and Symphony Day.