Do you remember that youthful inquiry, “What did YOU do on your summer vacation?” As a parent and a musician, it seems that we’re always on the go with planning and performing. Either we’re working on … [Read more...]
posted on April 9, 2014 by
Finale Concert Features Local Legends
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Bruce Briney, will present the QSO Legends Concert as the finale to its Global Discoveries season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 … [Read more...]
posted on March 23, 2014 by
Youth Chorus to Perform Annual Spring Concert
The Quincy Area Youth Chorus will perform their annual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 30 in Trinity United Church of Christ, 2020 S. 24th St. The Kinderchor, Concert Choir and Chamber choir … [Read more...]
posted on March 15, 2014 by
Original Composition Honors Quincyan George Irwin
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra has commissioned former QSO conductor Thom Ritter George to compose an overture in honor of QSO founder, George Irwin. The special composition, “Song of the Harp,” will … [Read more...]
posted on March 1, 2014 by
The Quincy Symphony Chorus presents “Cabaret”
CABARET, the Quincy Symphony Chorus spring pops concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 in Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. Cabaret music varied by country but in the United … [Read more...]
posted on February 9, 2014 by
Quincy Area Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
The Quincy Area Youth Orchestra will present their “Old World, New World” Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont St. The orchestra, under the direction of Trent … [Read more...]
posted on January 15, 2014 by
“Nordic Treasures” Concert features Outstanding Young Musicians
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra will feature three of the area's most talented high school musi- cians in the "Nordic Treasures" concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at Quincy Junior High School. The QSO … [Read more...]
posted on January 8, 2014 by
Quincy Symphony Orchestra Announces Winners of 59th Annual Young Artists Competition
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra has announced the winners of its 59th Annual Young Artists Competition. They are Alexi Li, piano, Stephen Javaux, cello, and Derek Froman, piano. The competition, open to … [Read more...]
posted on November 16, 2013 by
Quincy Symphony Chorus presents the CEREMONY OF CAROLS choral concert
The Quincy Symphony Chorus will present the CEREMONY OF CAROLS choral concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. Dr. Phyllis Robertson will lead the chorus in … [Read more...]
posted on November 5, 2013 by
Redefining the Concert Hall Experience
Each generation of concert-going audiences have memories of their personal experiences and exposure to orchestral music. My early experiences involved boarding a yellow school bus and traveling to … [Read more...]
