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SUMMARY:QCSYE Fall Concert
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nRead full program book here! \nPROGRAM \nPrelude Strings\nElizabeth Lundine\, conductor \nConcert Orchestra\nZack Morton\, conductor \nYouth Philharmonic Orchestra\nHisham Bravo Groover\, conductor \nINTERMISSION \nYouth Symphony Orchestra\nHisham Bravo Groover\, conductor
URL:https://qcso.org/event/fall-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:QCSYE
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SUMMARY:Masterworks II: Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in vivid storytelling and orchestral brilliance! Strauss’s dramatic Don Juan pulses with energy\, Billy Childs’ saxophone concerto Diaspora explores powerful jazz-inspired narratives\, and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé\, Suite No. 2 dazzles with captivating rhythms and lush\, colorful harmonies. \nBUY TICKETS \nSave 10% with a Pick-3Masterworks Subscription!  \nSUBSCRIBE TODAY \nAdditional Event Information\nView Saturday\, November 8 @ 7:30 PM Performance \nView the Program Booklet | Read the Program Notes | Read the Student Program Booklet \nPROGRAM\nRICHARD STRAUSS Don Juan\, Op. 20 [17′]\nBILLY CHILDS Diaspora\, a concerto for saxophone and orchestra (QC Premiere) [29′]\nMAURICE RAVEL Daphnis et Chloé\, Suite No. 2 [18′] \nFEATURING\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor\nSteven Banks\, saxophone\nEnrich Your Experience\nINSIDE THE MUSIC\nJoin QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith in an exploration of the Masterworks programs on the Thursday evening preceding each Masterworks Concert. Free admission. Cash bar available. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the program starts approx 20 minutes later.\nsponsored by The Hotel Blackhawk \nCONCERT CONVERSATIONS\nOne hour prior to each Masterworks performance\, concert-goers are invited to attend informational pre-concert conversations to hear about the works on the program. A video is also available on all QCSO social media platforms.\nsponsored by Chris Connolly\, Wells Fargo Advisors \nAFTERGLOW\nMingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith\, guest artists\, and members of the QCSO in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk immediately following the Saturday Masterworks Performances. Free admission. Cash bar available.\nhosted by The Hotel Blackhawk \nSponsored by
URL:https://qcso.org/event/masterworks-ii-diaspora-2/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 3703 7th Ave\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T193000
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SUMMARY:Masterworks II: Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in vivid storytelling and orchestral brilliance! Strauss’s dramatic Don Juan pulses with energy\, Billy Childs’ saxophone concerto Diaspora explores powerful jazz-inspired narratives\, and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé\, Suite No. 2 dazzles with captivating rhythms and lush\, colorful harmonies. \nBUY TICKETS \nSave 10% with a Pick-3 Masterworks Subscription!  \nSUBSCRIBE TODAY \nAdditional Event Information\nView Sunday\, November 9 @ 2:00 PM Performance \nView the Program Booklet | Read the Program Notes | Read the Student Program Booklet \nPROGRAM\nRICHARD STRAUSS Don Juan\, Op. 20 [17′]\nBILLY CHILDS Diaspora\, a concerto for saxophone and orchestra (QC Premiere) [29′]\nMAURICE RAVEL Daphnis et Chloé\, Suite No. 2 [18′] \nFEATURING\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor\nSteven Banks\, saxophone\nEnrich Your Experience\nINSIDE THE MUSIC\nJoin QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith in an exploration of the Masterworks programs on the Thursday evening preceding each Masterworks Concert. Free admission. Cash bar available. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the program starts approx 20 minutes later.\nsponsored by The Hotel Blackhawk \nCONCERT CONVERSATIONS\nOne hour prior to each Masterworks performance\, concert-goers are invited to attend informational pre-concert conversations to hear about the works on the program. A video is also available on all QCSO social media platforms.\nsponsored by Chris Connolly\, Wells Fargo Advisors \nAFTERGLOW\nMingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith\, guest artists\, and members of the QCSO in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk immediately following the Saturday Masterworks Performances. Free admission. Cash bar available.\nhosted by The Hotel Blackhawk \nSponsored by
URL:https://qcso.org/event/masterworks-ii-diaspora/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks
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SUMMARY:Up Close with Robert Parker
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Figge Art Museum for an intimate performance with QCSO trombonist Robert Parker and pianist Marian Lee\, featuring a rich mix of classical and contemporary works that highlight the trombone’s expressive brilliance. \nBUY NOW \nSave 10% over single tickets with an Up Close Subscription! \nSUBSCRIBE TODAY \nAdditional Event Information\nVIEW THE PROGRAM | READ THE PROGRAM NOTES \nPROGRAM\nEUGENE BOZZA Hommage a Bach (1957) [4.5’]\nGUSTAV MAHLER “Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen” (1899) [7’]\nJAMES DAVID Secure. Contain. Protect. (2021) [15’]\nLEONARD BERNSTEIN Elegy for Mippy II (1959) [2’]\nSUSAN MUTTER Ages (2008) [13’]\nIGOR STRAVINSKY Pulcinella Suite\, VII. Duetto (1922) [2’] \nSERIES SPONSORED BY\n \nSUSAN QUAIL\n\nFEATURING\nRobert Parker\, trombone\nMarian Lee\, piano
URL:https://qcso.org/event/up-close-with-robert-parker/
LOCATION:Figge Art Museum\, 225 W 2nd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Up Close
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SUMMARY:Jurassic Park in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects\, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. \nNow audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before:  projected in HD with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. \nWelcome… to Jurassic Park!\n \nBUY TICKETS \nSave at least 10%\, and keep your favorite seat from year to year with a Pops or QCSO at the Movies Subscription! \nSUBSCRIBE TODAY \nAdditional Event Information\n \nJoin us in the hallway connecting the RiverCenter to the Adler Theatre from 5:30-7:30 pm for Family-Friendly Treats and activities from these partners: \n \n \n \n  \nPLAN YOUR VISIT \n \n\nFEATURING\nHisham Bravo Groover\, conductor \n\nSUPPORTED BY \nQCSO AT THE MOVIES SUPPORTED BY:\n\n\n\n© Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment\, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
URL:https://qcso.org/event/jurassic-park-in-concert/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pops
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