Cypress Performing Arts Association (San Francisco, CA)

MISSION STATEMENT The Cypress Performing Arts Association is the parent organization for the Cypress String Quartet (CSQ), its resident ensemble. The CSQ is dedicated to achieving the highest level of performance by championing works by living American composers, exploring the classic string quartet repertoire, and uncovering unjustly overlooked works from the 20th Century. Through innovative programming and superbly conceived and executed educational outreach programs, the CSQ communicates the concept of music as a vital and ongoing process of inspiration.