LYRA String Quartet
As a non-profit organization, LYRA, Inc. depends on community support for its educational outreach and community service. When reviewing the information on this website, please keep in mind that it is only the generosity of individuals and organizations that permit us to continue to provide this very important community outreach. As you review the information, please also take a moment to consider a tax-deductible contribution to Lyra so that we can continue this very important outreach to our community and in particular to our children.
Like you, our thoughts are with the people of Haiti, following the country's devasting earthquake. To help in their recovery, you may click on our donate button below and this will take you to our Paypal site. On the Paypal site you will be able to enter a dollar amount that you would like to donate. A full 10% of your contribution will be allocated by LYRA, Inc. to organizations such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army, for disaster relief efforts in Haiti.
"As a band, their high standard of excellence and dedication to serving their community really shows in their performance. This certainly is a group to watch."

-- Norman Carol, Former Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra
"I thought that the LYRA Quartet's presentation was one of the most influencial and heartfelt performances that I've ever seen. It was also great that they gave us a private lesson and offered to help us. I would love to see more of them"

-- Student, Sutton MS, Fulton Cty, April 2002
"I really loved the Quartet's presentation. It really made me think about my career as a musician"

-- Student, DCA-funded outreach to Shamrock MS, April 2002
"...you shared such a high level of musical artistry with the children...we cannot capture in words the impact that being in the presence of such artistry may have, or the lasting impressions left by seeing such serious musicians at work."

-- David Myers, Director, Center for Educational Partnerships, GSU, December 2002