QSO’s “Heroic Vision” Concert Celebrates the Power of the Human Spirit
Sat. Feb. 7 | 2:30 PM |Quincy Junior High
The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Bruce Briney, celebrates the triumph of the human spirit through music and film scores that have inspired audiences for generations!
>Vangelis' "Chariots of Fire" theme and John Williams’ "Summon the Heroes" capture the determination and grace of Olympic athletes.
>The Monday Night Football theme “Heavy Action” is a bold, driving piece built on powerful brass and relentless rhythm. While its opening is iconic, the full composition is rarely heard, making the complete piece a surprising musical experience.
>Trevor Rabin's "Remember the Titans" evokes unity in the face of adversity.
>Jerry Goldsmith’s "Hoosiers Suite" is a stirring tribute to underdog courage,
>while Samuel Barber’s "Adagio for Strings" is a haunting tribute melody.
This concert continues the QSO’s long-established tradition of featuring the winner(s) of the Martha McCrory Young Artist Competition. In its 71st year, the competition provides outstanding high school musicians the opportunity to perform as concert soloists, accompanied by a symphony orchestra.
The Quincy Area Youth Orchestra joins the QSO for a side-by-side performance of Brian Balmages’ “(Up)Lifted.” Written in 2021, as the name implies, the piece blends rhythmic drive with soaring melodies to create an atmosphere of optimism and forward momentum. QAYO Conductor Rich Cangro will direct the adult and youth musicians for this piece.
Single tickets are available in advance from Quincy HyVee, Sturhahn Jewelers, and at QSOA.org. Single ticket prices are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors 62+. Thanks to support from the Community Foundation and the Tracy Family Foundation, children 18 and under are admitted free to all concerts and are encouraged to attend. Attendees are invited to wear their favorite team jerseys to the concert.
The Concert Sponsor is O’Connor Financial Group; Muddy River News is the Media Sponsor; Site Vision and an anonymous donor are the Maestro Music Sponsors. The 2025-26 QSOA Season Sponsors are Quincy Recycle and The Knapheide Manufacturing Company.
QSOA.org / 217-222-2856
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