The Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) consists of four school-year orchestras for musicians of all ability levels, ages 7 to 18. The program provides a rigorous and inspiring learning environment founded on musical excellence for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians. Students develop valuable musical, social, and leadership skills which set them up for success in school and beyond. Financial aid is available so everyone can participate regardless of ability to pay.

PURCHASE TICKETS

PROGRAM

Prelude Strings
Elizabeth Lundine, conductor

Kathryn Griesinger | Wildfire
Richard Meyer | Night Shift
Elliot A. Del Borgo | Dance Scenario

Concert Orchestra
Michele Ottesen, conductor
Anthony Hernandez, wind specialist

William Hofeldt | Centennial Overture
Robert Longfield | Legacy

Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
Hisham Bravo Groover, conductor

Edvard Grieg, Arr. Chris Bernotas | Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
I. Morning Mood
II. Ase’s Death
III. Anitra’s Dance
IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King
Bedrich Smetana, Arr. Richard Meyer | The Moldau
Reynard Burns | Flying

Intermission

QCSO + Concerto Competition Grand Prize Winner
Mark Russell Smith, conductor

Maurice Ravel | Tzigane
Featuring 2024-2025 Concerto Competition Grand Prize Winner, Nathan Chen, violin

QCSO + Youth Symphony Orchestra
Mark Russell Smith, conductor

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
I. Andante Sostenuto – Moderato con anima

Supported by:

Mel Mckay Trust, Mary Iva Gittens Knouse Trust