Mosaic Strings

Jessica is a multifaceted violinist who has been freelancing and contracting in the Bay Area since 2021. She loves performing in all environments, from intimate weddings to stadium-size events, and gets the most joy out of her craft when she gets to play a piece that is meaningful for audience members or clients. Jessica can be found arranging new pieces for her various chamber ensembles, playing for musical theatre productions or local orchestras, and taking walks around San Francisco.

Elmer Carter is a Bay Area cellist recognized for a resonant tone and an expressive, collaborative approach to music-making. He is currently pursuing an Advanced Certificate at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with Professor Jennifer Culp, following a Master of Music under Professor Jean-Michel Fonteneau. Recent engagements span orchestral and chamber settings, including section work with the San Francisco Philharmonic and leadership of the Echo Trio through the San Francisco Symphony’s Adventures in Music program. Elmer’s chamber affiliations include the Echo Trio, Gem Trio, and Lora Quartet, with appearances alongside the San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and Fort Smith Symphony. He has contributed to Sony recording sessions, collaborated with Kronos Quartet and Post:Ballet, and performed at the Hot Air Music Festival. A recipient of the Denis de Coteau Fellowship with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, Elmer is a cofounder of Mosaic Strings and an active freelance artist.