QCSO NEWS
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...
Beyond the Music: A Chat with Zander Ulam
In this installment of Beyond the Music: Sharing the Heartbeat behind the Harmony, we spoke with Zander Ulam, an Augustana College student and former QCSYE musician whose journey with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra began with his love for the Harry Potter™ films....
Beyond the Music: Q&A with Katie & Jason Marchik
In this installment of Beyond the Music: Sharing the Heartbeat behind the Harmony, we spoke with longtime QCSO supporters Katie and Jason Marchik, a Quad Cities couple whose love of orchestral music has become part of both their family traditions and their date-night...
Beyond the Music: Event Encore, Steven Banks Inspires Rock Island High School Students Through “Come As You Are” Initiative
Internationally renowned saxophonist Steven Banks visited Rock Island High School to invite students to his upcoming performance of Diaspora by Billy Childs with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO). His visit was part of his Come As You Are initiative, presented...