Musicians in the Schools
The QCSO maintains a deep connection with local school districts through school presentations and performances featuring QCSO musicians and guests soloist. For more than 50 years, professional musicians have been inspiring thousands through instrument demonstrations, ensemble sectionals, masterclasses, and solo and chamber ensemble performances.
In-School Activities Include:
• Individual Musician Presentations – intended for single classrooms, these presentations are designed to demonstrate the musician’s instrument and share insights on what it’s like to be a professional musician.
• Chamber Ensemble Performances – intended for full school assemblies, QCSO Chamber Ensemble performances are designed to highlight a diverse set of composers and compositions. QCSO Chamber Ensemble Performances also illustrate the power of collaboration and teamwork. QCSO Chamber ensembles include String Quartet/Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, and Percussion Ensemble.
• Ensemble Sectionals – these presentations are designed to help individual instrument sections or instrument families improve their skills on repertoire that is currently being studied in school music ensembles.
• Guest Conductor – intended for school music ensembles, these visits include a visit from QCSYE Music Director, Hisham Bravo Groover, or QCSO Music Director, Mark Russell Smith.
SCHOOLS REPRESENTED | 2025-2026 SEASON
Apollo Elementary School
Clinton Middle School
Columbus Junction
CR Hanna Elementary
Davenport Central High School*
Denkmann Elementary
Frances Willard Elementary*
Geneseo Middle School
Glenview Middle School
Hamilton Elementary
Homeschool
Jefferson Early Learning Center
John F. Kennedy Catholic School
Moline High School*
Muscatine High School
North Scott High School
North Scott Junior High*
Orion Middle School
Pleasant Valley High School
Pleasant Valley Junior High*
Ridgewood Elementary
Rivermont Collegiate
Rock Island High School*
Roosevelt Elementary
Seton Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Sudlow Intermediate
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
United Township High School*
Villa Montessori
Washington Junior High*
Wells Elementary
*denotes school that hosted musicians more than once this season.