2023-24
The 76th Season of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association
I. LEGEND OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Quincy Symphony Orchestra
3 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2023
QJHS Morrison Theater
Science & Symphony Films: The Legend of the Northern Lights
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5
II. SECRETS OF THE RHINE
Quincy Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023
QJHS Morrison Theater
Brahms: Symphony No. 3
Arutiunian: Concerto for Trumpet
*Aren Van Houzen, soloist
Glinka: Russlan & Ludmilla
III. CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKES
Quincy Symphony Chorus
3 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023
Salem Church
Britten: Ceremony of Carols
Melanie Allen, harp
The Carpenters: Merry Christmas, Darling
Traditional: Low, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Southall: In Silent Night
and many other beautiful Christmas selections
IV. THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
Quincy Symphony Orchestra
Guests: Quincy Area Youth Orchestra
3 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024
QJHS Morrison Theater
The Olympic Spirit
Written for NBC broadcasts of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea
Side-by-Side with Quincy Area Youth Orchestra
Born on the Fourth of July
With Maestro Bruce Briney as trumpet soloist
Hymn to the Fallen
From the film “Saving Private Ryan”
Harry Potter Symphonic Suite
2023 Young Artist Competition winner Renee Blunier, oboe
V. POP MUSIC LEGENDS
Quincy Symphony Chorus
7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024
Salem Church
Favorite hits made famous by Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Elton John,
Aretha Franklin, Neil Diamond, Bette Midler and many others.
VI. FANTASTIQUE
Quincy Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concert
11:45 a.m. Friday, March 22
QJHS Morrison Theater
Bates: Philharmonia Fantastique
This interactive, educational and entertaining show introduces children of all ages to the instruments of the symphony orchestra, but it’s fun for adults, too!
The 11:45 a.m. performance is free and open to the public, and at 45 minutes, it’s perfect for a lunch break.
VII. CARMINA BURANA
Quincy Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Quincy Area Youth Chorus
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024
QJHS Morrison Theater
Orff: Carmina Burana
Marquez-Barrios: Commissioned Premiere
Free Concerts
I. Fall Concert
Quincy Area Youth Chorus
Kinderchor and Concert Choir
Paul Shelor & Amy Fairchild, conductors
6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2023
Trinity United Church of Christ
2020 S. 24th St., Quincy, IL
II. FANTASTIQUE! 53rd Young People’s Concerts
Quincy Symphony Orchestra
Bruce Briney, conductor
11:45 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024
QJHS Morrison Theater
Bates: Philharmonia Fantastique with film
Berlioz:
Symphonie Fantastique
A Ball
March to the Scaffold
(Concerts for students during the school day. School groups registration materials here. Free admission. Public seating is at the back of the auditorium. Must present ID at Security entrance.)
III. Spring Concert
Quincy Area Youth Orchestra
Richard M. Cangro, conductor
7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024
Baldwin School Auditorium
30th & Maine St., Quincy, IL
Williams: Olympic Spirit
Bryant: Dusk
Daniels: Into Love’s Light
Gershwin/Whitney: An American in Paris Suite
IV. Quincy Area Youth Chorus
Kinderchor, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir
Paul Shelor & Amy Fairchild, conductors
6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024
Trinity United Church of Christ
2020 S. 24th St., Quincy, IL
