Tony Rogers is a cellist, performer, arranger and composer, educator, and an ambassador of the cello across all genres.  He is the originator of the Portland Cello Project, artistic director of the Austin Cello Choir, and inventor of the Covid/Global Cello Project with over 2000 members from 50 countries. Tony is a unique cellist, and almost always brings a little improvisation and creative ideas to his performances as well as percussion and singing. He has written over 120 arrangements exclusively for cello ensemble.

Locally, Tony has been regularly featured as a guest artist, teacher, and director at the Texas State Strings Camp at Texas State University, UTRGV Cello Camp, The Austin Chamber Music Center, and has performed with The Austin Symphony, Graham Reynolds, Will Taylor, Wild Child, Bob Schneider, Casey McPhersen, Gina Chavez, Walker Lukens, Jenifer Jackson, Quiet Company, Barbara Nesbitt, Casey McPhersen, Shiny Ribs, Guy Forsyth, among others.  He is a member of The Atlas Tango Project, a touring eclectic quintet which pairs the Nuevo-tango compositions of Astor Piazzolla with original works written by members of the group.  Tony is a member of Austin Unconducted, a conductor-less ensemble featuring new and old works by some of the finest players in Austin.  Every month he co-directs Austin Classical Jam with Christabel Lin and every week he brings together the Austin Cello Choir in a weekly rehearsal.  

for more information about Tony Rogers, visit to his website: www.tonyrogerscello.com and check out the Global Cello Project at www.globalcelloproject.com