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Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto FridayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-09-052h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto ThursdayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-09-042h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto WednesdayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-09-032h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto TuesdayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-09-022h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto MondayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-09-012h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto FridayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-08-292h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto ThursdayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-08-282h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto WednesdayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-08-272h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto TuesdayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
2025-08-262h 54Allegro MoltoAllegro Molto MondayClassical music from the WVIK library to accompany your morning routine, hosted by Marc Zyla
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A Real Piece of WorkNobody Cares About Your Career: Insights from Erika Ayres Badan's BookIn this episode of the podcast, Matt Rebro and Marc Zyla interview Erika Ayres Badan, the CEO of Food52, a home food and lifestyle company.
2024-06-0449 minTalking ArtTalking Art with Marc ZylaIn this episode of "Talking Art," Kevin Maynard from Quad City Arts sits down with Marc Zyla, principal horn of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO).
2024-05-161h 07A Real Piece of WorkMeeting the Needs of Students and CommunitiesIn this episode of the podcast, hosts Matt Rebro and Marc Zyla interview Dr. Liang Wee, the Interim Chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community College. They dive into his career journey and his role as a community college leader.
2024-03-0535 minBecause...Matthew Onstad, Part 2This week on Because… we hear part two of the becauses of Matthew Onstad.A Wisconsin native, Dr. Matthew Onstad serves as Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he teaches all things trumpet, coaches chamber music, and performs with the Whitewater Brass Quintet. He has held the position of Principal Trumpet with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra since 2022.While earning his DMA and MM degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Onstad served the Mead Witter School of Music as a Project Assistant performing with theWisconsin Brass Quintet, a faculty ensemble-in-residence. He holds the rank of Staff Se...
2023-07-281h 24Because...Matthew Onstad: Performer, EducatorMatthew Onstad – Performer/EducatorThis week on Because… we hear part one of the becauses of Matthew Onstad.A Wisconsin native, Dr. Matthew Onstad serves as Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he teaches all things trumpet, coaches chamber music, and performs with the Whitewater Brass Quintet. He has held the position of Principal Trumpet with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra since 2022.While earning his DMA and MM degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Onstad served the Mead Witter School of Music as a Project Assistant performing with theWisconsin Brass Quintet, a faculty ensemble-in-residence. He holds the rank...
2023-07-2150 minBecause...Nicolas Propes, Part 2On this week’s episode we hear part 2 of the becauses of Nicolas Propes.Nicolas Propes is an experienced and versatile music educator and conductor, having taught and conducted musicians at all levels from elementary school beginners, to junior high, high school, college, community, and professional ensembles. In 2020, Nicolas was honored to have been presented with the American Prize in Conducting, Band/Wind Ensemble Community Band Division for his work with the Big River Brass Band, a British-style brass band consisting of members from the Quad Cities (IA/IL) area. He has recently been named as a finalist for The Am...
2023-07-1430 minBecause...Nicolas Propes, Part 1On this week’s episode we hear part 1 of the becauses of Nicolas Propes.Nicolas Propes is an experienced and versatile music educator and conductor, having taught and conducted musicians at all levels from elementary school beginners, to junior high, high school, college, community, and professional ensembles. In 2020, Nicolas was honored to have been presented with the American Prize in Conducting, Band/Wind Ensemble Community Band Division for his work with the Big River Brass Band, a British-style brass band consisting of members from the Quad Cities (IA/IL) area. He has recently been named as a finalist for The Am...
2023-07-0756 minBecause...Adam Peters Part 2On this weeks Because… we hear part two of the becauses of Adam Peters.Adam has many irons in the fire and is currently the Director of Operations for Clock, Inc, a LGBTQ+ community center non-profit in the Quad Cities. He previously worked on Senate and Presidential campaigns (Franken, Biden, Buttigieg) in California, Iowa, & Pennsylvania. Adam has acted on shows like ABC’s The Goldbergs, FOX’s 9-1-1, and Amazon’s Sneaky Pete. Adam and Alex Hall co-hosted SHOW CHOIR LIVE and occasionally host live stream events for national competitions. In his spare time, Adam enjoys running, playing legos with his...
2023-06-1639 minBecause...Adam PetersOn this weeks Because… we hear part one of the becauses of Adam Peters.Adam Peters is a freelance show choir clinician, show designer, collaborator, and adjudicator based out of Iowa. For the last fifteen years, Adam has worked in clinic settings with numerous award winning show choirs and adjudicated competitions across the country. Adam is extremely proud of his years as co-director of show choirs at Muscatine H.S. where he created innovative award winning story/concept shows. In 2014, Adam was honored to receive the “Spirit of Service” ASPIRE award at the FAME National Championships in Chicago, IL.
2023-06-0943 minBecause...Matthew Jackfert, Part 2On this weeks Because, we hear part I of the becauses of composer Matthew Jackfert. Matthew is a native of Charleston, WV. He completed his undergraduate Composition degree at West Virginia University as well as his undergraduate Chinese degree. He also finished a Master’s in Composition at the University of Texas in Austin. Jackfert currently works in Charleston, WV as a composer and radio host with West Virginia Public Broadcasting, and he serves as adjunct Professor of Composition at Marshall University. In addition to his freelance composition work, he performs, writes, and arranges for the Appalachian-rock group,The Company St...
2023-06-0223 minBecause...Matthew Jackfert, ComposerOn this week's Because, we hear part I of the becauses of composer Matthew Jackfert. Matthew is a native of Charleston, WV. He completed his undergraduate Composition degree at West Virginia University as well as his undergraduate Chinese degree. He also finished a Master’s in Composition at the University of Texas in Austin. Jackfert currently works in Charleston, WV as a composer and radio host with West Virginia Public Broadcasting, and he serves as adjunct Professor of Composition at Marshall University. In addition to his freelance composition work, he performs, writes, and arranges for the Appalachian-rock group,The Company St...
2023-05-2623 minBecause...Nathan Windt Part 2On this episode of Because… we hear the becauses of St. Ambrose University Director of Choral Activities, Nathan Windt.As Director of Choral Activities at St. Ambrose University, Dr. Nathan Windt brings professional choral singing experience with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the May Festival Chorus, the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati, the Camerata Singers of Lake Forest, and numerous church and synagogue choirs, singing masterworks under the batons of Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, James Conlon, and many others. While with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, he served as Musician-in-Residence with the South Shore Community Chorus, a community outreach choir that included ch...
2023-05-1932 minBecause...Nathan Windt, Choral DirectorOn this episode of Because… we hear the becauses of St. Ambrose University Director of Choral Activities, Nathan Windt.As Director of Choral Activities at St. Ambrose University, Dr. Nathan Windt brings professional choral singing experience with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the May Festival Chorus, the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati, the Camerata Singers of Lake Forest, and numerous church and synagogue choirs, singing masterworks under the batons of Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, James Conlon, and many others. While with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, he served as Musician-in-Residence with the South Shore Community Chorus, a community outreach choir that included ch...
2023-05-1239 minBecause...Nicolas Enz Part 2On this episode of Because… we hear part 2 of the becauses of St. Ambrose University Director of Bands, Nicolas Enz.Nicholas Enz serves as the Director of Bands at St. Ambrose University, where he conducts the Symphonic Band and the Jazz Ensemble and teaches courses in music and music education.Enz is an active guest conductor and clinician with appearances throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes region, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio.Before joining the faculty at St. Ambrose University, he served as the Director of Bands at Michigan Technological University and taught in the Copper Co...
2023-05-0540 minBecause...Nicolas Enz, ConductorOn this episode of Because… we hear the becauses of St. Ambrose University Director of Bands, Nicolas Enz.Nicholas Enz serves as the Director of Bands at St. Ambrose University, where he conducts the Symphonic Band and the Jazz Ensemble and teaches courses in music and music education.Enz is an active guest conductor and clinician with appearances throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes region, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio.Before joining the faculty at St. Ambrose University, he served as the Director of Bands at Michigan Technological University and taught in the Copper Country Intermediate Sc...
2023-04-2847 minBecause...Ellen Dinwiddie Smith, Hornist, Part 2On this weeks episode of Because… we hear part 2 of the becauses of hornist, Ellen Dinwiddie Smith.Ellen has been a member of the Minnesota Orchestra since 1993 and currently serves as third horn. Smith is Adjunct Professor of Horn at the University of Minnesota and has served as Young-Artist-Program faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music Summerfest. She was the founding Artistic Director of the Colonial Chamber Series (2006-2017) and organized the Musicians for Tsunami Relief benefit concert (2005) and Community Emergency Service Benefit Concert (2012), both held at Colonial Church in Edina.As a soloist, she has appeared with the Minnesota Or...
2023-04-1436 minBecause...Ellen Dinwiddie Smith, HornistEllen has been a member of the Minnesota Orchestra since 1993 and currently serves as third horn. Smith is Adjunct Professor of Horn at the University of Minnesota and has served as Young-Artist-Program faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music Summerfest. She was the founding Artistic Director of the Colonial Chamber Series (2006-2017) and organized the Musicians for Tsunami Relief benefit concert (2005) and Community Emergency Service Benefit Concert (2012), both held at Colonial Church in Edina.As a soloist, she has appeared with the Minnesota Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, National Repertory Orchestra, the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Kenwood Symphony Orchestra, Linden Hills...
2023-04-0847 min
Because...Rebroadcast: Mark Russell Smith, Quad City Symphony OrchestraIn this episode of Because, we hear the "becauses" of Quad City Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor, Mark Russell Smith.Mark's story explores the immeasurable impact that his mother had on his musical upbringing. We also go with Mark on his journey from his childhood in Arizona to his collegiate days at the Julliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music and we see how his career as a conductor was shaped along the way!
2023-03-311h 34Because...Benjmin Coelho, Bassoonist, Part 2On this week’s Because we hear part two of bassoonist and educator, Benjmin Coelho's becauses. Benjamin has appeared as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, teacher, and clinician in several countries including the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Panama, Portugal, France, Romania, Australia, Canada, and the Czech Republic. In the United State Mr. Coelho has played with the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony (Iowa), The Camerata Chamber Orchestra (Indiana), The Bloomington Pops Orchestra (Indiana), The Bronx Opera Company (New York), and Orchestra Iowa. Currently, he performs as the principal bassoon with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (Iowa/Illinois) and the Io...
2023-03-241h 26Because...Benjmin Coelho, BassoonistOn this week’s Because we hear the becauses of bassoonist and educator, Benjmin Coelho. Benjamin has appeared as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, teacher, and clinician in several countries including the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Panama, Portugal, France, Romania, Australia, Canada, and the Czech Republic. In the United State Mr. Coelho has played with the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony (Iowa), The Camerata Chamber Orchestra (Indiana), The Bloomington Pops Orchestra (Indiana), The Bronx Opera Company (New York), and Orchestra Iowa. Currently, he performs as the principal bassoon with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (Iowa/Illinois) and the Iowa Wo...
2023-03-1748 minBecause...Hannah Holman, CellistOn this episode of Because we hear the becauses of cellist, Hannah Holman.Hannah Holman, cellist, joined the New York City Ballet Orchestra at the beginning of the 2012-2013 season. Her career has encompassed orchestral and chamber music, solo performances, and teaching. In a review of the second CD she recorded with pianist Rene Lecuona, Fanfare magazine declares "her tone and technique are the stuff that cello legends are made of "... Holman's cello sings with a lustrous tone that's hard to resist."In addition to her work with the New York City Ballet Orchestra, Ms. Holman is the principal cellist...
2023-03-1049 minBecause...Shelley Cooper, Theatrical ArtistOn this episode of Because… we hear the because of Theatrical Artist Shelley Cooper.Cooper is currently the Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL . Shelley has performed all over the world for a number of companies such as Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Monroe Symphony, Chicago Summer Opera, Opera Quad Cities, Orlando Repertory Theatre, Shawnee Summer Theatre, Redhouse Arts Center, Varna Opera Theatre, Bangkok Theatre Festival, and the Simbiose Produções (MOVE Studio) in São Paulo, Brazil and the Venetian Macao in Macau, China. Most noted performances are “Johanna" in Sweeney...
2023-03-031h 20Because...Jason Platt, CartoonistOn this episode of Because… we hear the becauses of cartoonist and author, Jason Platt.Jason’s full-length graphic novel series, Middle School Misadventures, has won praise from SLJ and has been on the Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Reading List. Jason fell in love with cartooning early in his childhood. Drawing early inspiration from Charles M. Schulz (Peanuts), Jim Davis (Garfield), and Jim Henson (The Muppets). Later working as both a professional actor and a puppeteer, Jason focused on the art of illustration and graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (or SCAD, for those in the know...
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The Maggy Thump Show310: Ivy Lab / Cid Rim / Curly Castro / SaiyonMagz FM Radio / Philadelphia / 310
1. Curly Castro - Bleek Shadows
2. Private Sector Music Group - Always Knew
3. The Private Sector Music Group - Still Into You
4. Rahs - Trying
5. Pépé Bradock & Future - Life is Burnt (Hypher Flip)
6. Ivy Lab - Press Play
7. Boys Noize ft Rico Nasty - Girl Crush
8. Saiyon - Memory
9. Rennie Pilgrim - You Can't Take It
10. MovaKween - My Spirit
11. Flyt - Come Back
12. Zyla Sol - It's The Way
13. g3mst0n3 - Love Potion
14. Darryl J - For You
15. Wiki ft Earl Sweatshirt - All I Need
16. Headie One - Cry
17. P Money...
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MAGZ FM310: Rico Nasty / Headie One / Saiyon + othersMagz FM Radio / Philadelphia / 310 1. Curly Castro - Bleek Shadows 2. Private Sector Music Group - Always Knew 3. The Private Sector Music Group - Still Into You 4. Rahs - Trying 5. Pépé Bradock & Future - Life is Burnt (Hypher Flip) 6. Ivy Lab - Press Play 7. Boys Noize ft Rico Nasty - Girl Crush 8. Saiyon - Memory 9. Rennie Pilgrim - You Can't Take It 10. MovaKween - My Spirit 11. Flyt - Come Back 12. Zyla Sol - It's The Way 13. g3mst0n3 - Love Potion 14. Darryl J - For You 15. Wiki ft Ea...
2021-10-041h 06
Talking ArtTalking Art with Marc ZylaMarc Zyla, the Principal Horn and Director of Education & Community Engagement for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, has a new podcast “Because.” Twice a month, a new episode will be released during which Marc chats with artists and explores their stories of the people, places, and things that had to fall into place to make their careers happen.
2021-04-0626 minTalking Art'Talking Art' With QCSO's Marc Zyla, On Upcoming Har Mar Superstar ConcertAn experimental and genre-defying concert will be performed on Saturday, May 11, at the Rust Belt venue in East Moline. The Quad City Symphony Orchestra has joined forces with Moeller Nights to present the R&B/pop performer Har Mar Superstar (whose real name is Sean Tillmann) in concert with the QCSO.
2019-04-2924 min