Hailed as “superb” and “imaginative, skillful creators” by the New York Times, the Calder Quartet captivates audiences by exploring a broad spectrum of repertoire, always striving to fulfill the composer’s vision in their performances. Winners of the prestigious 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant, they are widely known for the discovery, commissioning, recording and mentoring of some of today’s best emerging composers.

The Harker School is a non-profit, private K-12 school in Silicon Valley that has earned international recognition for its top academics, quality teachers and students' achievements. Founded in 1893, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California, with a dedicated campus for each of its divisions – elementary school, middle school and upper school – in San Jose, Calif.