String theory

Artists use talent to inspire others

Sounds of string instruments floated through the music recital hall as students and enthusiasts filled the room to capacity and listened to the quartet play a myriad of classical and modern songs.

The Kadima String Quartet has led an outreach program for five years funded by grants. They go to elementary, middle and high schools, as well as colleges and other facilities, to perform and teach.

They first introduced themselves through song. Beth Elliott, the group’s viola player, led the discussion among the audience, making both groups engage on and off stage.

“We speak in our teaching, and we are passing it on. We also speak in playing,” Elliott said. “That's actually our motto: we play and we pass it on. That’s what we are here to do.”