The Parker Quartet believes passionately in the power of music to change lives and understands the responsibility the ensemble carries to keep the string quartet repertoire relevant and alive for audiences of all ages.

Parker Quartet violinist Ken Hamao gives instruction to the wind quartet, clockwise from Hamao's left, Elizabeth Goldstein, flute; Samuel Stringer, oboe; Katie Kovacs, bassoon; Jared Lamson, clarinet.

Parker Quartet member Jessica Bodner, viola, shares her insight with the same group.

Parker cellist Kee-Hyun Kim listens intently.

Parker violinist Daniel Chong demonstrates for the string quartet who were, from left, Owen Katz, viola (back to the camera); Thierry Huang, violin; Brandon Knox, violin; Christian Allen, cello.

Members of the Parker Quartet listen as the group plays I. Allegro ma non troppo from String Quartet No. 12 in F Major Opus 96 "American" by Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904).