QCSYE Announces New Concert Orchestra
We are pleased to announce that the Youth String Ensemble will be transformed into the Concert Orchestra in the 2022-2023 season! We are excited to offer more opportunities for woodwind, brass, and percussion players as well as enhance the experience of string players...
QCSO Announces 108th Season
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) invites you to its 108th Season – The Triumphant Spirit – featuring six dynamic Masterworks, the 40th Anniversary of Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops, two QCSO at the Movies presentations, five intimate Up Close...
QCSO Named Professional Orchestra of the Year By Illinois Council Of Orchestras
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) has been awarded Professional Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras (ICO) in recognition of their 2020-21 season. Presented annually, these awards recognize excellence in the field of music performance and...
Carol Pedigo Phoenix’s Distinguished Service Honored at Masterworks V
On Saturday, March 5, 2022, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra will honor Carol Pedigo Phoenix with the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her 52 years of service as a violinist and associate concertmaster of the QCSO. “We are thrilled to honor Carol...
Our Commitment to Safe, Live Music Experiences
Updated March 2, 2022 The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) is committed to providing an amazing live music experience in an enjoyable and safe environment for our musicians, patrons, and staff. We look forward to welcoming you back into the concert hall and have...
QCSO Expands Virtual Offerings for 2021-22 Season
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) is pleased to announce that it will offer a virtual ticket option for all three remaining Masterworks concerts in the 2021-22 Season. Live Stream + Digital Access will also be available for the World Premiere of the Living Proof...
Volunteers for Symphony Wins Spotlight Award for its Sippin’ with the Symphony
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO)’s Volunteers for Symphony (VfS) is one of eight volunteer organizations chosen by the Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras to receive a Spotlight Award for its Sippin’ with the Symphony. VfS launched Sippin’...
Youth Symphony Orchestra Musicians Compete in Annual Concerto Competition
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, the Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) held its annual Concerto Competition. Fourteen confident Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) members auditioned to win one of two prizes. The YSO Prize winner is awarded the opportunity to play...
QCSO Introduces Concert Access Pass
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra held a special event at the Adler Theatre on Friday, November 5, 2021, to officially launch the Concert Access Pass (CAP) Program. The QCSO believes that access to music performance is essential for our entire community, and CAP...QCSYE Chamber Music Institute
What is chamber music?Instrumental music played by a small ensemble, with one player to a part. Examples include trios, quartets, quintets, etc. Why is chamber music important? Develops leadership skills and teamwork Deepens technique and musicianship Builds strong...
QCSYE Senior Highlight: Jonathon Hughes
Each season the QCSYE says “farewell” to seniors graduating from across the Quad Cities region. Many of these seniors choose to study music as performers and educators. Over the next few weeks, we are highlighting several seniors from the class of 2021 who are...
QCSYE Senior Highlight: Sierra Craig
Each season the QCSYE says “farewell” to seniors graduating from across the Quad Cities region. Many of these seniors choose to study music as performers and educators. Over the next few weeks, we are highlighting several seniors from the class of 2021 who are...
QCSO Announces 107th Season – From The New World
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) invites you to join them for their 107th Season – From the New World – featuring six dynamic Masterworks, the beloved Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops, the return of QCSO at the Movies, four intimate Up Close...QCSYE Night @ Masterworks Registration
QCSYE Night @ Masterworks Pizza Party Member Name* First Last Current Ensemble*Tables will be separated into age groups to ensure students can sit with other students their age at the event.Prelude StringsConcert OrchestraYouth Philharmonic OrchestraYouth Symphony...
QCSO & Genesis Health System to bring performances to Elmore Vaccination Clinic
Taking inspiration from famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s recent impromptu performance during his COVID-19 vaccination observation period, Genesis Health System and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) are collaborating to expand the QCSO’s Vaccine Variations initiative to...
Rock Island County Health Department & QCSO to bring performances to Milan mass vaccination site
Taking inspiration from famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s recent impromptu performance during his COVID-19 vaccination observation period, the Rock Island County Health Department and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) are collaborating to bring live music to the mass...
QCSO Postpones Performances of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert To November 20, 2021.
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) is committed to the safety and peace of mind of all audiences, orchestra members, and theatre staff. In line with recommendations from the Scott County Health Department (SCHD), the QCSO has postponed both performances of Harry...
QCSO Partners with United Way’s African American Leadership Society for Upcoming Masterworks Performance
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) has partnered with United Way’s African American Leadership Society (AALS) for Masterworks VI: For America. In addition to celebrating the diversity of American Music, $1.00 from every ticket sold to the concert will be donated...QCSO Education Video Form
School Name*Teacher Name* First Last Teacher Email (Video Links Will Be Sent To This Address)* Number of students who will have access to this material:*I will be using the following in my classroom:* Masterworks V String Quartet Video Percussion Ensemble Video Select...Summer Youth Chamber Intensive
QCSO joins the National Alliance for Audition Support
This month the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Association officially joined the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS), a national initiative to increased diversity in American Orchestras. The QCSO joins more than 100 partner orchestras representing every...
Youth Symphony Orchestra Musicians Compete in Annual Concerto Competition
On Sunday, January 10, 2021, the Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) held its annual Concerto Competition. Eight confident Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) members auditioned to win one of two prizes. The YSO Prize winner is awarded the opportunity to play their...
Changes Announced to Spring 2021 Concerts
In line with recommendations from the Scott County Health Department (SCHD), the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) has made the following changes to its Spring 2021 Concerts scheduled for February 2021 through June 2021. CANCELED EVENTS The following events...
QCSO Awarded Arts Experience Grant from the Iowa Arts Council
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra has been awarded a $10,000 Virtual Arts Experience Grant from the Iowa Arts Council. The QCSO was one of only eight arts organizations and schools in the state to receive funding in this first round of this new grant opportunity that...
Five Incredible Deals Return for Cyber Monday
Today is your last chance to take advantage of these incredible deals on current and upcoming digital access tickets, in-person tickets, and QCSO merchandise. Discounts are valid for online purchases only. $10.00 DIGITAL ACCESS Masterworks II: Beethoven Violin...
Five Amazing Black Friday Deals!
Today Only find incredible savings on current and upcoming digital access tickets, in-person tickets, and QCSO merchandise. Deals are valid for online purchases only. $10.00 DIGITAL ACCESS Masterworks II: Beethoven Violin Concerto The program begins with...
Changes Announced to November & December 2020 Concerts
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) is committed to the health and safety of everyone who attends our performances, our musicians, staff and volunteers, and our entire community. Working directly with our presenting partners, we have been closely monitoring the...Symphony Day Registration Form (Virtual Concert 2021)
School Name*School City*School State*Principal Name* First Last Principal Email* Teacher Name* First Last This will be the Symphony Day contact person for your school.Teacher Email* Music Teacher Name First Last Only if different from teacher listed above.Music...QCSYE Seating Audition Submission Form
Please submit a seating audition video* (containing both video and audio) and complete the QCSYE Seating Audition Submission Form below. You can share your video via a Dropbox or unlisted YouTube link. Video Recording Guidelines Recordings can be made with basic...
QCSO Announces New Dates for First Two QCSO at the Movies Concerts
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) has rescheduled two of its three 2020-21 QCSO at the Movies to the end of the season. Jurassic Park™ in Concert will remain on its originally scheduled date of Saturday, June 5, 2021, at...
QCSO Announces Changes to 2020 Fall Masterworks Concerts
In line with recommendations from the Scott County Health Department (SCHD), the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) has made the following changes to its Fall Masterworks Programs Scheduled for October, November, and December 2020. UPDATED PROGRAMS & LOCATION...
Uncork the Season Returns to Wide River Winery
The QCSO is pleased to announce the annual Uncork the Season fundraiser will return to Wide River Winery in the Village of East Davenport on August 5, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Tickets include a light dinner and music from the QCSO Brass Quintet. Wine will be sold...
QCSO Announces Changes to 2020 Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops
In line with recommendations from the Scott County Health Department (SCHD), the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Association plans to reschedule the Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops event to Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM. This year’s concert...
Signature Soirée Goes Virtual for 2020
Due to the global pandemic, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s (QCSO) annual Signature Soirée fundraising event has moved online for 2020. QCSO Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith will host the livestreamed event, and attendees will enjoy a chamber music...
New Date for Postponed WVIK/QCSO Signature Series Performance
The 2019-20 Season’s final WVIK/QCSO Signature Series performance featuring Quad City Symphony (QCSO) Concertmaster Naha Greenholtz, and pianist Marian Lee has been rescheduled for Friday, August 7, 2020, at 7:30 pm at St. Ambrose University’s Allaert Auditorium in...
QCSO Awarded $6,485 Capacity Grant from the Quad Cities Community Foundation
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) has been awarded a $6,485 Capacity Grant from the Quad Cities Community Foundation (QCCF) for Teaching Musician training and development. This training will help the QCSO make a more meaningful impact on the students involved in...
Our Commitment To You
The QCSO would not exist without donors, subscribers, and concertgoers like you, and we truly value the commitment you make when you purchase a ticket to one of our events, especially during this challenging time. We would like to confirm our commitment that we are...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
UPDATED 06.03.20The Quad City Symphony Orchestra is committed to the health and safety of everyone who attends our performances, our musicians, staff and volunteers, and our entire community. Working directly with our presenting partners, we have been closely...
Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles Announce 2019-20 Scholarship Awards
The Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) is pleased to announce the 2019-20 scholarship awards which help fulfill the QCSYE’s commitment to providing musical opportunities for students. Each year, funds are awarded to QCSYE members who make extraordinary...QCSYE Audition Submission Form
Thank you for registering for a QCSYE audition! Please submit an audition video (containing both video and audio) using the Audition Submission Form below by Thursday, May 14, 2026. You can share your video via a public or unlisted YouTube link (preferred). Video...
QCSO to Unleash Powerful, Highly Charged Performance in Masterworks V: Requiem
Mortality. Death. Judgment. These themes will all be explored as the QCSO takes on Verdi’s enormous and dramatic Messa da Requiem on Masterworks V: Requiem in performances on March 7 and 8 in partnership with Augustana College’s Oratorio Society and Choral Artists. A...
QCSO to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for Karkinos Opera
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) has been approved for a $15,000 Art Works grant to support a commissioned opera entitled Karkinos by Quad Cities composer and Augustana College Professor of Music Jacob Bancks. In collaboration with the Living Proof Exhibit,...
Jupiter Quartet to present Music of Beethoven, Mozart, and Kati Agócs on WVIK/QCSO Signature Series
On Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 7:30 pm, the Jupiter String Quartet, quartet-in-residence at the University of Illinois, is featured on the Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s WVIK/QCSO Signature Series. This season, the Jupiter Quartet celebrates Beethoven’s 250th...