DCCA presents Carpe Diem String Quartet in local high schools 

Columbus-based Carpe Diem String Quartet will perform for high school students in all Darke County and Greenville City schools from October 7 through October 10 as part of the Arts In Education program presented by Darke County Center for the Arts. “These world-class, award-winning musicians are dedicated to enthusiastically sharing the joy of music with everyone regardless of age, social station, or economic demographic, ” said Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director, “Their adventurous programming exhibits their commitment to seizing the day; we are thrilled to present artists of this caliber in our local schools,” Ms. Jordan continued. These programs are free and open to the public. 

Carpe Diem String Quartet consists of Charles Wetherbee and Amy Galluzzo on violin, Korine Fujiwara playing viola, and cellist Carol Ou. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the ensemble is known for their commitment to community engagement, and regularly performs programs specifically designed to relate to diverse audiences and establish the relevance of chamber music to people's lives. Carpe Diem String Quartet has earned widespread critical and audience acclaim with their eclectic repertoire and engaging, electrifying performances. 

DCCA's Arts In Education program annually presents high quality performing artists for students in all grades of each local public school. AIE is sponsored by Target, DP & L Company Foundation, Vectren Foundation, Greenville Federal, Maid Rite Sandwich Shoppe, The Andersons, Edison State Community College, Darke Rural Electric Trust, BASF, Family Health, Littman-Thomas Agency, and Mercer Savings Bank. Additional funding is provided from DCCA memberships and the schools. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. 

DCCA's Arts In Education programs are scheduled in cooperation with the schools; for more information about specific times and locations for the performances by Carpe Diem String Quartet, contact DCCA at 937-547-0908 or by e-mail at dcca@centerforarts.net. The ensemble will also perform at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville on Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. as part of DCCA's casual Coffeehouse Series. Tickets for the Coffeehouse show are $10, and can be reserved by contacting DCCA. If any remain by showtime, tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the performance.