Hire a Musician
Ensembles
Many of the San Luis Obispo Symphony orchestra members perform with smaller ensembles and are available for hire for your special event. For your convenience, we have listed some of these groups below. Please contact them directly for more information.
Burnished Brass Quartet (est. 1988)
Music for All Occasions
Contact: Rich Ward (805) 541-0738
Ken Hustad Jazz Trio/Duo
Jazz
Contact Ken Hustad: (805) 772-1477
ken.hustad@gmail.com
Mariposa String Quartet
Music for All Occasions
Contact: Tanya Streder (805) 235-4704
www.mariposaquartet.com
info@mariposaquartet.com
Oasis (est. 1978)
Music for All Occasions
Contact: Ed Harris (805) 541-8891
Jazz, Classical, and Contemporary
www.oasisband-slo.com
Seashore Trio
Piano, Oboe, Violin Music for Events
Contact: Grace Seng (805) 801-6784
www.instagram.com/seashoretrio
trioseashore@gmail.com
Shanks Brothers String Quartet
String Quartet Music for Weddings and Events
Contact: (805) 234-8917
Tolosa Strings (est. 1992)
Baroque to Contemporary
Contact: Ken Hustad (805) 772-1477
The 805 String Quartet
Wedding Music
Contact: Bill Alpert (909) 754-4015
bill@805stringquartet.com
www.805stringquartet.com
Private Instruction
Private lessons are the best way for students and adults alike to hone their craft and level up their skills. Please review the directory below and reach out directly to a teacher near you to arrange lessons.
* Indicates Symphony members and former members.
SLO Symphony musicians, please add or update your listing here.