Joshua Olivier Gordon is a virtuosic, classically trained cellist that has a passion not only for symphony playing but also for performing in a wide range of musical avenues. Joshua built his unique sound from performing a variety of styles like: Reggae, Kompa, and other Caribbean styles of music from his parents. This influence eventually manifested into an obsession for mastery of different genres. Joshua has honed the skills and practice of all these styles during his time with several groups, such as: the Classical Revolution Quartet, The Toledo Show in Los Angeles, The Bear Valley Festival Orchestra, The Southern Arizona Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Tucson, Tucson Repertory Orchestra (where he holds a position as Principal Cellist), and the Colour of Music Festival orchestra. Joshua was featured at the NFL’s Super Bowl LX (60) as the primary cellist for the national anthem orchestra. He has also worked alongside groups like the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, The Baltic Sea Philharmonic and the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra. Joshua has built a name for himself not only as an individual performer but also as a composer and arranger. On numerous occasions, he has been featured for his compositional skills at multiple venues, such as: the Bear Valley Music Festival, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the New Directions Cello Festival, the UBG Strings Sacramento Public Library concert series and for his own curated performance showcase in Fort Worth, Texas. Joshua works extensively between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Joshua Olivier Gordon

Joshua Olivier Gordon is a virtuosic, classically trained cellist that has a passion not only for symphony playing but also for performing in a wide range of musical avenues. Joshua built his unique sound from performing a variety of styles like: Reggae, Kompa, and other Caribbean styles of music from his parents. This influence eventually manifested into an obsession for mastery of different genres. Joshua has honed the skills and practice of all these styles during his time with several groups, such as: the Classical Revolution Quartet, The Toledo Show in Los Angeles, The Bear Valley Festival Orchestra, The Southern Arizona Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Tucson, Tucson Repertory Orchestra (where he holds a position as Principal Cellist), and the Colour of Music Festival orchestra. Joshua was featured at the NFL’s Super Bowl LX (60) as the primary cellist for the national anthem orchestra. He has also worked alongside groups like the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, The Baltic Sea Philharmonic and the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra. Joshua has built a name for himself not only as an individual performer but also as a composer and arranger. On numerous occasions, he has been featured for his compositional skills at multiple venues, such as: the Bear Valley Music Festival, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the New Directions Cello Festival, the UBG Strings Sacramento Public Library concert series and for his own curated performance showcase in Fort Worth, Texas. Joshua works extensively between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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June 3, 2026

Joshua Olivier Gordon is a virtuosic, classically trained cellist that has a passion not only for symphony playing but also for performing in a wide range of musical avenues.

Joshua built his unique sound from performing a variety of styles like: Reggae, Kompa, and other Caribbean styles of music from his parents. This influence eventually manifested into an obsession for mastery of different genres. Joshua has honed the skills and practice of all these styles during his time with several groups, such as: the Classical Revolution Quartet, The Toledo Show in Los Angeles, The Bear Valley Festival Orchestra, The Southern Arizona Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Tucson, Tucson Repertory Orchestra (where he holds a position as Principal Cellist), and the Colour of Music Festival orchestra.

Joshua was featured at the NFL’s Super Bowl LX (60) as the primary cellist for the national anthem orchestra. He has also worked alongside groups like the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, The Baltic Sea Philharmonic and the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra.

Joshua has built a name for himself not only as an individual performer but also as a composer and arranger. On numerous occasions, he has been featured for his compositional skills at multiple venues, such as: the Bear Valley Music Festival, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the New Directions Cello Festival, the UBG Strings Sacramento Public Library concert series and for his own curated performance showcase in Fort Worth, Texas.

Joshua works extensively between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Principal Cello at Tucson Repertoire Orchestra
January 1, 2020 - Present
Principal cello chair in a regional orchestra.
Principal Cello at NFL Super Bowl LX
January 1, 2026 - Present
Principal cello for the event and national anthem performance.
Cellist at UBG Strings
January 1, 2023 - Present
Cellist for Santa Clara, CA ensemble.
Chamber Cellist at Classical Revolution Quartet
January 1, 2023 - Present
Chamber musician performing with the quartet.
Principal Cello at The Toledo Show
January 1, 2025 - Present
Principal cello for the Los Angeles-based production.
Section Cello at Sierra Vista Symphony
January 1, 2025 - Present
Section cello player with the Sierra Vista Symphony.
Substitute Cellist at Tucson Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2025 - Present
Substitute cellist for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
Section Cellist at Bear Valley Music Festival
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Section cello at the Bear Valley Music Festival; co-arranger duties noted.
Substitute Cellist at Baltic Sea Philharmonic
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Substitute cello for the Baltic Sea Philharmonic (Berlin, Germany).
Soloist, Composer at SF Conservatory Black Student Union
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Soloist and composer for a Conservatory-based ensemble.
Section Cellist at Grace Cathedral Orchestra
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Section cello in the Grace Cathedral Orchestra.
Assistant Principal Cello at Color of Music Festival Orchestra
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Assistant principal cello at festival orchestra.
Cellist at World Youth Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Cellist with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra (Interlochen).
Cellist at Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Cellist with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra.
Section Cello at Civic Orchestra of Tucson
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Section cello with the Civic Orchestra of Tucson.
Section Cello at California Baptist University Christmas Festival
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Section cello at the university festival.
Principal/Assistant Principal at Tucson Cello Congress
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Principal and assistant principal roles within the Tucson cello community.
Cellist at Interlochen Arts Camp - World Youth Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Cellist with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra at Interlochen Arts Camp.
Featured Composer at Tucson Cello Festival
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Featured composer at the Tucson Cello Festival.
Section Cellist; Co-Arranger at Bear Valley Music Festival
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Section cello and co-arranger duties at the Bear Valley Music Festival.

Education

at University of Arizona
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
at Texas Christian University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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