Students @ Symphony

Student groups are invited to all Masterworks Concerts for free! Opportunities include:

Free Access for Students & Teachers: School music groups (orchestra, band, choir, etc.) can attend Masterworks performances at no cost, making it easy for them to experience high-quality music.
Discounted Tickets for Family Members: Family members of students can attend the performance for just $5 per ticket, which makes it affordable for families to join in the experience.
Classroom Visits from QCSO Musicians: Schools that register for the program can have a QCSO musician visit their classroom, offering students a unique, personal learning experience.
Special Student Program Book: Schools will receive a student program book designed by Kimberly Gardner, an educator from Rock Island, providing additional educational content related to the concert.
In-Person & Digital Options: The program provides flexibility with both in-person and digital concert opportunities, so students can participate regardless of location or circumstances.
Fundraising Option: Schools can turn this into a fundraiser by offering full-price tickets for family members in Zones 1-4 using a promo code. The school will receive a check for all but $5 of the ticket price, directly benefiting their music programs.

Frequently Asked Questions | In Person Concerts

How many students and adults can I bring to the concert? As many as you’d like! If you want bring your entire ensemble or music program or just a section of students, all are welcome.

How many buses can I bring? There is not a limit to number of buses, however, we need a two week notice to secure ample bus parking.

Does the group sit together in the concert hall? Yes, we seat most groups in the second balcony of the Adler Theatre unless there is a student who requires wheelchair accessibility (then we seat everyone on the main floor).

How long is the concert (with intermission)? Most QCSO Masterworks concerts are generally two hours with intermission.

How do we receive tickets? The QCSO Box Office will email all student and adult tickets to the contact teacher one week before the concert. The QCSO will invoice the school for the $5 accompanying adult tickets the week of the concert (student and teacher tickets are free). If you opt for tickets to be available at Will Call, they will be listed under your school’s name.

What if my whole class can’t attend together? We are happy to host as many of your students who can attend as possible! We understand that students have many weekend conflicts, and that a concert experience is not possible for everyone’s schedule.

Contact Chelsea Sammons, Director of Education and Community Engagement, at csammons@qcso.org for more information.

SCHOOLS REPRESENTED | 2023 – 2024 SEASON

Assumption High School
Bettendorf Orchestras
Central DeWitt High School
Clinton High School
Clinton Middle School
Creative Arts Academy
Davenport Central High School Choirs
Davenport Central High School Orchestras
Galesburg Homeschool Group
Heart of Mary Educators Homeschool
John Deere Middle School
Moline High School
Morning Star Academy
North Scott School District
Pleasant Valley High School Choirs
Rivermont Collegiate