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Meet the Musician
Quincy Concert Band would like to introduce you to Sue Cutrone, first chair flute/piccolo. Sue has played with QCB for over 15 years. Here is a Q & A, submitted by Susan Deege. What do you like best about playing with QCB? I really enjoy the variety of music we play. In this group we have been able to learn and perform some exciting new music. We also enjoy performing some of the great old favorites. It was an honor that we
2017 able to attend the Illinois Music Education Conference! We are able to showcase our varied musical talents with two concerts a year - one in the spring, and one in the fall. I really appreciate the challenge of the beautiful music we play.
What other groups do you play with? I have been a member of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra for 29 years and have also been a member of the Muddy River Opera Company orchestra. How did your musical journey begin? I come from a very musical family and started flute lessons with my Dad when I was in third grade. I started playing flute and piccolo with the school band in 4th grade. After graduating from QHS in 1977 I attended University of Arizona in Tucson on a music scholarship. It was wonderful to play in the marching and symphonic bands, as well as with the orchestra. In addition to your family, who else has inspired you? I've been lucky enough to have many great influences over the years. I studied with Mrs. Pat George and also with Jan Scott from the STL Symphony. Since I grew up in Quincy, I had great conductors in junior and senior high in Mr. Paul Duker, Mr. Eddie Allen, Mr. Wayne Pyle and Mr. Dan Sherman. They challenged their students and really developed my love of music. Any advice to those who have not played for years? The Quincy Concert Band is a great way to restore your musical interests. Even if you haven't played for years, please come and enjoy our fall and spring Concerts. Maybe you'll decide to join us! We work hard to rehearse and perform but everyone really enjoys the challenge...and the final results. We are a positive and supportive group of musicians.
Sue Cutrone is a member of Quincy Concert Band. Submitted photo.
were selected to "play in Peoria" for the March 17. The group performs in the 1930's Art-Deco style Morrison Auditorium The next QCB concert is Sunday, at Quincy Junior High School, 100 S. 14th Street, Quincy, IL. Concerts are free. Donations are accepted. Learn how you can be a part of Quincy Concert Band by visiting quincyconcertband.org.
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