Joshua Gray

Freelance cellist with a passion for exploring diverse musical genres, from classical and chamber music to progressive rock and contemporary styles. Graduate of the Royal College of Music (RCM) and Imperial College London (IC) with a joint degree in Physics and Music Performance, under the tutelage of Jakob Kullberg. Currently a member of the Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme, developing orchestral and professional skills. Extensive orchestral experience, including roles as Principal Cellist with RCM orchestras, IC Symphony Orchestra, and the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland (NYOS). Committed to a dynamic career as an orchestral and cross‑genre cellist, contributing creatively to the evolving music scene in the UK and beyond.

Orchestral Experience

  • Orpheus Sinfonia - Foundation Programme recipient

  • Menuhin Academy - String Ensemble concerts in Switzerland and abroad

  • Orion Orchestra - BBC TV series episode

  • London Incidental Orchestra - Section principal for yearly charity concert

  • RCM Symphony Orchestra - Conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano, Martyn Brabbins & John Wilson

  • RCM Philharmonic Orchestra - Conducted by Wayne Marshal & Toby Purser

  • Imperial College Symphony Orchestra - Section principal with conductor Oliver Gooch

  • Composition for Screen Recording - RCM project with conductors Matt Dunkley & Ben Palmer

  • NYOS Symphony Orchestra - Section principal with conductors Elim Chan and Jessica Cottis

Solo and Chamber Music Performances

  • in the dark - Cellist and Singer in the Hush Collective for London show run

  • Fever Candlelight Concerts - String quartet performance of various pop arrangements

  • Bacchus String Trio - Founder and cellist of the Bacchus String Trio

  • Imperial Concerto Competition Winner - Multiple performances of Saint‑Saëns Cello Concerto no.1 in London and abroad

  • Imperial Commemoration Ceremonies - Three solo performances in the Royal Albert Hall accompanied by string ensemble

  • Open Strings Masterclass - Performances and lessons with Jakob Kullberg, Andrzej Bauer, Toke Møldrup, Morten Zeuthen & Anja Lechner over 4 consecutive summers

  • Imperial Lunchtime Concert Series - Solo recital as part of the weekly lunchtime concert series

  • String Quartet - Performance as a part of the RCM Chamber Music Series

Recording Projects

  • IBIL - Featured on single by Iona Gray

  • Composition for screen & video games - Various recording projects and collaborations at the RCM

  • Duo Studio Recording - Original composition by Daphne Tayo recorded at the Rosey Concert Hall

  • String Trio Studio Recording - Haydn String Trio Op.5, No.2 with violinists of the Menuhin Academy

  • Pop Trio Studio Recording - Piano, cello and voice trio performance and recording of semi-improvised pop arrangements

Singing and Musical Direction

  • The Six Foot Four - Baritone of 2025 UK Barbershop Youth Quartet Champions

  • Meantime Chorus - Baritone of UK Gold and European Silver medalling barbershop chorus

  • The Techtonics - Musical Director & Conductor of Imperial's leading A Cappella group leading them to 2nd place in the 2020 ICCA UK finals

  • Imperial Musical Theatre - Musical Director of productions of Spring Awakening and Revue 2023

  • Fundraising Concert - Organised & performed in chamber music concert for organisation Wildlife Sense