Community Engagement
Community engagement is a core value of the Jasper String Quartet. The Quartet has performed hundreds of outreach programs in schools and community centers and finds inspiration and joy in making meaningful connections with students and communities outside of the concert hall. The Quartet received a Residency Partnership grant from Chamber Music America for the 2020-21 season supporting its immersive, multiple-visit work with a 3rd grade class in the Philadelphia Public School District.
In 2024, the quartet launched its Community Connections program in collaboration with their concert series, Jasper Chamber Concerts. The program, in partnership with Allegro Music Consultants and WRTI presents four days of educational programming in Philadelphia public schools and multiple performances at senior living facilities in the greater Philadelphia region.
In 2019, the Quartet received its third Picasso Project grant from Public Citizens for Children and Youth, which supported the Quartet's work with a South Philadelphia Public Elementary School.
In addition, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association recognized the Quartet's "outstanding and imaginative programming for children and youth in the United States" with its 2016 Educator Award.
“I have only the highest praise for the Jasper String Quartet. They had a very deep impact on our students and our community... There is no question that the Jasper approaches all that they do with the highest integrity.”
Approach
The Jaspers believe that chamber music has the power to inspire and move all people, and they are dedicated to bringing this experience to every setting. The Quartet carefully considers how to present chamber music in a way that inspires an emotional connection and opens the door to a deeper understanding of the music, and they approach each event with passion, integrity and enthusiasm.
For more information about booking, please contact the Quartet at jasperquartet@gmail.com or (314) 607-2042.
