QCSO NEWS
Beyond the Music: A Chat with Andrew Parker
In this episode of Beyond the Music, Executive Director Brian Baxter sits down with Andrew Parker, Principal oboe of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, ahead of his upcoming Up Close recital. Andy shares what excites him about performing new and unfamiliar repertoire,...
Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles Announce Winners of Annual Concerto Competition
The Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) is proud to announce the winners of the annual Concerto Competition held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Bettendorf High School. The competition included fourteen accomplished Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) members...
John Versluis Wins QCSO’s 2025-26 Music Teacher Award
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) is pleased to announce that John Versluis, Geneseo High School (GHS) Band Director, has been named the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Music Teacher Award winner in the 2025-2026 school year! Mr. Versluis was nominated by...
QCSO Announces 2026–27 QCSO at the Movies Line-Up: Disney’s The Lion King and Elf in Concert
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) is proud to announce two blockbuster Films in Concert events for the 2026–27 QCSO at the Movies Season, bringing beloved films to life with the power of a full symphony orchestra. Audiences will experience Disney’s The Lion King...