In Episode 6 of Because we hear the “becauses” of QCSO Assistant Conductor and QCSYE Music Director, Ernesto Estigarribia. Ernesto’s story begins in Paraguay and weaves through the Midwest with stops in Pittsburg… Kansas, Minneapolis, and the Quad Cities. 

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In this episode of Because we explore the "becauses" of Renee Elise Goldsberry. Renee Elise Goldsberry received the Tony Award, Grammy Award, Drama Desk Award and the Lucille Lortel Award for her performance off and on Broadway in the musical phenomenon Hamilton. Since winning the Tony Award, she has appeared in Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down for Netflix and shot the title role for HBO’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks opposite Oprah Winfrey. She is currently starring in the Netflix series Altered Carbon. You can also catch her in the new NBCU show Girls5eva with Sara Bareilles.

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In this episode of Because, we hear the “becauses” of Quad City Symphony Orchestra Associate Principal 2nd violin, Janis Sakai. 

Janis’s story begins with a sprint towards a string quartet as a baby and continues along a musical path that goes from Chicago to London to Japan and back again!  

Janis’s story also shows what can happen when a musician is inspired to use their music-making for positive change. 

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In this episode of Because, we hear the “becauses” of the League of American Orchestra’s President and CEO, Simon Woods. 

 Simon’s story begins in Wimbledon, England, and explores a musical life that began with an eclectic listening background, a strong connection to a piano teacher, and what can result when an individual remains flexible and follows opportunities as they present themselves! Stops on this journey include Abbey Road Studios, Philadelphia, Seattle, New Jersey, and New York. 

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In 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!
 
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In this episode of Because, we hear the "becauses" of West Virginia Symphony Orchestra 2nd Hornist, Luke Zyla.
 
 Luke's story takes us from his middle school days in Parkersburg, West Virginia to his eventual success as a member of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and as a music educator in the state of West Virginia.
 
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Welcome to Because! Join QCSO Principal Horn, Marc Zyla, as he finds the "becauses" of people we can all admire!


Because is a podcast inspired by Because... by Mo Willems, illustrated by Amber Ren.

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