Marc Zyla
Director of Community EngagementMarc Zyla joined WVIK, Quad Cities NPR in May 2022 as the Director of Community Engagement. Prior to that Zyla had been the Director of Education and Community Engagement with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, where he continues to perform as Principal Horn. Zyla believes that there is something for everyone in public radio and brings passion and creativity to his position as Director of Community Engagement.
During the COVID-19 pandemic Zyla launched, “Because…”, a podcast based on a children’s book by Mo Willems in which he serves as the host and producer.
Marc earned a bachelor’s degree in Musical Arts from West Virginia University, a master’s degree in Horn Performance from Carnegie Mellon University, and has completed doctoral course work in Horn Performance and Literature at the University of Illinois.
Aside from his work at WVIK, Zyla is a lover of the outdoors, and you’ll frequently see him kayaking the rivers of the Quad Cities or rafting the whitewater of southern West Virginia. Zyla resides in Rock Island with his lovely wife, Rachel, and their pack of rescue animals.
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Join us for this exciting episode as we explore these fantastic events that showcase the spirit of the Quad Cities. -
In this episode of "What's Happening QC," host Marc Zyla dives into the exciting festivities lined up for the Fourth of July celebrations across the Quad Cities. -
In this episode of "What's Happening QC," host Marc Zyla sits down with the dynamic Adam Peters, who has had a whirlwind of activity this Pride Month. -
This week's episode features a special guest, Nicolas Propes, the talented director of the Big River Brass Band. -
This week's episode explores the much-anticipated new exhibit, "Sacred Places," opening on June 15. This interactive experience invites visitors to explore various sacred sites from multiple world religions, offering a unique perspective on the human connection to spiritual spaces. -
In this exciting episode of "What's Happening Quad Cities," we dive into the colorful world of the ninth annual Chalk Art Fest, taking place on May 31st and June 1st at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island. -
This week, host Marc Zyla kicks off the episode with a warm greeting as we dive into the vibrant world of local festivals. Joined by special guests Alisha Espey from the Downtown Davenport Partnership and Jason Gilliland, an event consultant with deep ties to Capitol Theater, we're all set to get you energized for the incredible summer events happening right in your backyard. -
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In this week’s episode, host Marc Zyla welcomes the talented conductor Hisham Bravo Groover to discuss an extraordinary upcoming event—a video game concert that promises to be a breathtaking fusion of music and interactive entertainment. -
In this week’s episode of "What's Happenin' QC," host Marc Zyla welcomes Micaela Booth, the Director of Birdies for Charity, as they dive deep into the workings and impact of this unique philanthropic initiative tied to the beloved John Deere Classic golf tournament.
