Quincy Area Youth Orchestra—Auditions Oct. 8, 2017 The QAYO provides opportunities for tri-state area students to share and combine talents, improve reading and ensemble skills, perform standard orchestral literature, and have fun while creating music. Prospective members must be in grades 7-12 and have at least three years of playing experience. Auditions include playing scales, excerpts and a solo.

Quincy Area Youth Chorus—Auditions in early December The QAYC provides top-notch vocal training in a fun atmosphere. Singers in grades three through 12 are invited to audition. The QAYC includes girls, and boys with unchanged voices, in two performing groups: The Kinderchor for the younger singers and the Concert Choir for older members. Auditioning children should prepare a song they enjoy singing.

For information on any of our groups visit qsoa.org

Encore!, the Volunteer Council of the QSOA, provides ongoing support through volunteer and financial assistance. With a strong belief that the adult musicians of tomorrow are the youth musicians of today, Encore! encourages students to pursue their musical talents. In addition to general support of the QSOA, the group makes financial donations to the Quincy Public and Parochial schools’ music programs, sends students to summer music camps, supports the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra and Chorus, and sponsors the Young Artists Concert, Family Concert, and Educational Concerts. Encore! hosts events including Battle for the Baton, the Beat Beethoven 5k Run/Walk, and the Fairy Tale Tea. Over $600,000 has been returned to Quincy and surrounding communities by this volunteer organization! Upcoming events can be found on Encore’s website: www.encorequincy.com. Encore! plays an important part in our organization by selling tickets at concerts, hosting receptions and managing other special projects. The group needs new members and welcomes your ideas. For information check their website or email us at qsoa@adams.net.

QSOA 200 N. 8th St., Suite 102 Quincy, IL 62301 Quincy Symphony Chorus

The Symphony Chorus performs two concerts yearly, and often joins the Orchestra for choral masterworks. Singers from the area rehearse on Monday evenings and enjoy making beautiful music together. New vocalists are always welcome. Auditions are held in August and December.

Seventy years ago, a vibrant collection of local musicians were organized into the Quincy Little Symphony and led by their talented conductor, George Irwin. Those early years became the springboard for our organization which now includes orchestra, chorus, youth orchestra, youth chorus and a volunteer corps.

The 70th season concurrently aligns with my 10th anniversary as music director. As we step into a new decade, I welcome returning patrons and new audience members to our ambitious

repertoire of favorite masterworks, young soloists, new commissions, grandly scaled productions and more.

In October, we present Brahms’ beautiful First Symphony and feature Quincy-native Emily Hart as soloist. Our November Family Concert will bring out the Super Hero in us all as we perform fun and familiar tunes. Our talented Chorus presents a not-to-be-missed Christmas Concert in December.

In February, we journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun with two brilliant works by Sibelius. Irish melodies and stories come alive when the chorus presents “The Emerald Isle” on St. Patrick ’s Day. Our April finale is a spectacular collaboration event of or-chestra and chorus. Holst’s “The Planets” will be paired with galactic photography and film, plus the QSO debuts a new commission by Jacob Bancks, while the orchestra, chorus and youth chorus join for the awe-inspiring “Sunrise Mass.”

As we embark on our 70th anniversary season we look forward to superb performances that are rewarding to both our musicians and audiences

Bruce Briney

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Quincy Symphony Orchestra 7 pm Sat., Nov. 18 | QJHS

Be a Super Hero: Bring food to support local pantries.

Quincy Symphony Orchestra 3 pm Sun., Oct. 1 | QJHS Adams Brahms Symphony No. 1

Our opening concert includes Brahms’ regal First Symphony and special guest Emily Hart, oboe.

Conductor: Dr. Richard Cangro World of Dance 7 p.m. Sun. March 11 This creative concert is centered around multicultural music composed for folk and classical dances with orchestra.

The Youth Orchestra also performs side-by-side with the QSO on Feb. 11.

Auditions: Oct. 8—sign up now!

Conductors: Paul Shelor & Amy Walker Fall Concert 6 p.m. Sun. Oct. 22 Themes of peace, hope and liberty permeate this beautiful concert featuring the Kinderchor and Concert Choir.

Spring Concert TBA

Auditions in December for spring semester.

11:30 a.m. Friday, March 16 For over 45 years the QSO has presented free concerts for 3,000+ children during the school day. These events give them an up-close introduction to instruments, and often, their first experience with live sym-phonic music. This performance is free and open to the public.

Quincy Symphony Orchestra 3 pm Sun., Feb. 11 | QJHS Sibelius Finlandia: Side by side with QAYO Sibelius Symphony No. 1

The orchestra shines in a masterful performance of Sibelius’ First Symphony and shares the stage with the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra for the rousing Finlandia. Winners of our Young Artist Competition perform masterworks.

Quincy Symphony Chorus 3 pm Sat., Dec. 2 | Salem Church Paulus Three Nativity Carols Forrest See Amid the Winter Snow Grah All on a Starry Night A glorious Christmas celebration with carols, flute and harp is sure to put you in a festive holiday spirit!

Quincy Symphony Chorus 7:30 pm Sat., March 17 Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with the QSC! “Letters from Ireland” draws on actual texts of letters written from Ireland to America, and weaves them into a fabric of traditional Celtic melodies. This suite is a powerful testament to the first generations of Irish immigrants to America. Don’t miss this unique and fun event!

This spectacular concert opens with a new QSOA-commissioned work by composer Jacob Bancks. It is followed by “Sunrise Mass,” a beautiful collaboration of the Orchestra, Symphony Chorus, Youth Chorus, QU Choir and JWCC Choir. The thrilling finale is the orchestra’s live performance of “The Planets” accompanied by high-definition science films produced specifically for the music. Connecting astronomy, photography, music, and storytelling, this production follows the tempo and tone set by the music, and is intended to inspire audiences and encourage them to learn more about the music and the universe.

Orchestra, Chorus & Youth Chorus 7:30 pm Sat., April 21 | QJHS

This production includes a lecture by Astronomer/Videographer José Francisco Salgado about the music and science behind the films, and the process involved in creating them. Time and place to be announced.

Sunday, October 1, 2017 Morrison Theater Awakenings 3 p.m. 14th & Maine Quincy Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, October 22, 2017 Trinity Church Annual Fall Concert* 6 p.m. 24th & Cherry Lane Quincy Area Youth Chorus

Saturday, November 18, 2017 Morrison Theater Heroes & Heroines Family Concert 7 p.m. 14th & Maine Quincy Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, December 2, 2017 Salem Church On A Starry Night 3 p.m. 9th & State Quincy Symphony Chorus

February 11, 2018 Morrison Theater Northern Passages 3 p.m. 14th & Maine Quincy Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Winners

March 11, 2018 The Kroc Center World of Dance* 7 p.m. 405 Vermont Quincy Area Youth Orchestra

Friday, March 16, 2018 Baldwin Auditorium Young People’s Concerts* 11:30 a.m. 30th & Maine Quincy Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, March 17, 2018 Salem Church The Emerald Isle 7:30 p.m. 9th & State Quincy Symphony Chorus

TBA Trinity Church Annual Spring Concert* 24th & Cherry Lane Quincy Area Youth Chorus

Saturday, April 21, 2018 Morrison Theater The Planets 7:30 p.m. 14th & Maine Orchestra, Chorus, Youth Chorus

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