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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CommunityJoin host Marc Zyla as he welcomes special guest Kristin Bogdonas from Taylor Ridge, a passionate advocate for health and wellness education. -
Join us this week on What’s Happenin’ QC as host Marc Zyla speaks with Brian Baxter from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra about their upcoming performance of opera Omar’s Journey. -
CommunityOn this episode of What's Happenin' QC, host Marc Zyla welcomes Hannah Howard from Lead(h)er, a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering working women in the Quad Cities. -
CommunityIn this episode of What's Happenin' QC, join Marc Zyla as he welcomes back Deb Davis of Wake Brewing for a lively discussion about the latest happenings in the Quad Cities. -
In this week’s episode of What's Happenin' QC, host Marc Zyla welcomes the talented Mo Carter from Davenport for a lively conversation about music, community, and creative journeys. -
CommunityIn this episode of "What's Happenin' QC," host Marc Zyla welcomes Brian Rothenberger, the president of the Quad City Storm, to discuss the team's thrilling rebranding weekend. -
In this week's episode of "What's Happenin' QC," join host Marc Zyla for a festive deep dive into the world of handbell ringing with special guest Julia Cozad-Calligan of River Bend Bronze. -
CommunityIn this week’s episode of WHQC, host Marc welcomes Maggie Pappas, from The Raccoon Motel in Davenport. -
CommunityIn this episode of WHQC, we dive deep into the spirit of giving and community engagement with Sydney Elliott, the Director of Emerging Leaders at the United Way of the Quad Cities. -
In this weeks episode of WHQC,Marc Zyla welcomes Kady Derbyshire, the interim executive director of Quad City Arts, to delve into the enchanting world of the upcoming Festival of Trees.
