Today’s Orchestra – The Itinerant Musician

I remember distinctly that early rush as I sat in a large All-City Orchestra that was a grand collaboration of three local high school ensembles.  We enjoyed the thrill of performing Tchaikovsky’s … [Read more...]

Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association Holds Auditions for Orchestra, Chorus, Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus

The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association invites area musicians to participate in its 2019-20 Concert Season. The QSOA includes: QUINCY SYMPHONY CHORUS The Quincy Symphony Chorus, under the … [Read more...]

The Quincy Symphony Chorus hosts a British Invasion

Popular British pop songs take center stage at the Quincy Symphony Chorus spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9 in Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. “British Invasion” is a magical … [Read more...]

May 2018 – Midsummer musings

May and June are my months traditionally devoted to planning and preparing for next season and also reflecting on our past season.  The Quincy Symphony’s 70th anniversary season entertained us with a … [Read more...]

Quincy Symphony Orchestra Presents “Science & Symphony” Concert

Quincy Symphony Orchestra Presents “Science & Symphony” Concert Dr. José Francisco Salgado’s passion for astronomy began when he found one of his father’s books on the moon landing. “I was … [Read more...]

Youth Chorus to Perform Annual Spring Concert

The Quincy Area Youth Chorus will take the stage for their annual Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at First Union Congregational Church. The Kinderchor performance showcases Irish tunes … [Read more...]

Spring Raffle Awards $1000 Prize, Hamilton tickets and more

A $1000 top prize will be given away this spring as part of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association’s 13th annual raffle. The raffle kicked off in January and concludes in April. Proceeds from the … [Read more...]

The Emerald Isle Choral Concert

The Quincy Symphony Chorus celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with “The Emerald Isle” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at The Kroc Center.  Irish dancers and Celtic instruments enhance the chorus performance … [Read more...]

Blast Off! Music from the Stars and Beyond

Over 3,000 students from 11 counties in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will be treated to a free symphony orchestra concert on March 16.  In conjunction with the Quincy Public Schools, the Quincy … [Read more...]

Quincy Area Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Enter into a “World of Dance” as the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra presents their Spring Concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 11, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont Street. Under the direction of Dr. Rich … [Read more...]