DAN WEISS: BASSOONIST, CONTRABASSOONIST, & MUSIC CONTRACTOR
An Abbreviated Resume:

A Texas transplant now firmly rooted in Southern California, Dan Weiss has built a career performing, collaborating, and teaching bassoon to audiences of all ages. Based in San Diego, Dan appears regularly with symphonies, chamber ensembles, ballet and opera productions, and touring artists. His performances span everything from the La Jolla Symphony and San Diego City Ballet to concerts with Evanescence, Jason Mraz, Il Volo, and Lindsey Stirling. He has also joined full-orchestra productions for San Diego Comic-Con, including Batman (1989) and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Dan is the founder and Artistic Director of the Left Coast Quintet, a wind ensemble known for bringing fresh, fun, and imaginative arrangements to life. As a music contractor, he connects top-tier musicians with corporate events, weddings, stage shows, and fundraisers throughout the region.
Dan’s passion for music began early in Texas, where he first picked up the bassoon before adding saxophone and guitar to his repertoire. In high school, he served as principal bassoonist for the Gilbert & Sullivan Production Orchestra, competed at the state level, and attended summer programs at Texas Tech University and the Interlochen Arts Academy.
In 2001, Dan moved to California’s Central Coast, performing with the San Luis Obispo Symphony, Music Academy of the West Festival Chamber Ensemble, and the Carmel Bach Festival. He was also a member of the San Luis Obispo Wind Quintet, performing at Festival Mozaic, the internationally renowned Mozart Festival.
Today, Dan continues to share his love for classical music—and his commitment to engaging, high-quality performance—across Southern California and beyond. Whether on bassoon or contrabassoon, in a symphony hall or at an intimate event, Dan’s goal is always the same: to create memorable musical experiences that inspire and connect.