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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In this episode, Marc Zyla sits down with Marian Lee to discuss the 2024 IMTA District Pre-Collegiate Piano Auditions that took place at St. Ambrose University.
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chelsea Sammons, the Director of Education at the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO).
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In this episode, the director of the upcoming immersive theatre production, The Stacks, Ben Gougeon, is interviewed about the show.
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Ben Schwind, the Education Manager at Common Chord and the host of the Echo Radio Hour, sits down for an interview to discuss the exciting events happening at Common Chord.
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CommunityIn this episode of "What’s Happenin’ Quad Cities" Katrina Keuning, the host of the podcast, “QC That’s Where” shares insights about her show, which is currently in its 5th season.
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CommunityIn this episode of WHQC, Gannon Hanevold, the entertainment reporter for the Quad City Times, shares his experiences and insights on the Quad Cities' food and entertainment scene.
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CommunityIn this episode, we delve into the upcoming events happening in the Quad Cities to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Ryan Saddler, Executive Director of Friends of MLK.
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CommunityIn this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Brian Allen, the Executive Director of the German American Heritage Center in Davenport, Iowa.
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Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, co-owners of The Last Picture House a new movie theater opening in downtown Davenport, stop by to chat about the grand opening and the inspiration behind opening this exciting new venue!
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On this episode of What's Happenin' QC, Marc Zyla sits down with Kevin Maynard and Alex Salaverria from Quad City Arts to discuss all things Festival of Trees!