Tom Kersey, cellist and composer
Overview
Making music from the sound up... Looking for musical variety? Cellist and composer Tom Kersey’s got you covered. Hire him solo or with the elegant and versatile Fibonacci Strings, available as a duo, trio, or full quartet. Want something a little more exotic? Try Harpology, a string trio with harp. Craving groove and grit? Book KELP (from duo to full band), Tom’s ensemble serving up original compositions and jazz standards with spirit and spontaneity. And for something completely different, Tom also performs loop-pedal improvisations, a swirling mix of jazz, rock, ambient, and Indian classical influence that builds from a single line into a whole sonic universe.
Reviews
3 reviews
Sydney S.
May 11, 2026Superb
Tom was excellent and plays beautifully. His performance added a lovely touch to our morning program. He was very easy to work with. Would absolutely hire Tom again.
Hired as: Cellist
Tom Kersey, cellist and composer
Thank you, Sydney!
Patti M.
February 18, 2026Excellent experience
Tom and I communicated the week of our event to make sure we were on the same page. I know he put in effort prior to the party to make sure he had the right kind of music prepared. He showed up right on time, played beautifully and went with the flow of the day. Everything was perfect and he was great to work with. His music was professional, top- tier and really helped make the event a huge success.
Hired as: Cellist
Tom Kersey, cellist and composer
Thank you so much, Patti! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a review. The pleasure was all mine :)
Anna P. A. S. K.
January 6, 2026The Ultimate Wedding Trio
Tom and his ensemble played at our wedding in December, performing beautifully during both our ceremony and cocktail hour. From his special rendition of At Last to playing all the hits, Tom was absolutely incredible from beginning to end. He was extremely receptive, and his communication throughout the process was completely on point. I would highly recommend Tom to anyone considering string music for their wedding or any event. Thank you again for making our special occasion truly unforgettable.
Hired as: Cellist, New Age Music, String Trio
Tom Kersey, cellist and composer
Anna and Stewart, thank you so much for your kind words! We had an amazing time playing for you and it was my pleasure to accommodate your requests.
Booking information
Price range: $200-$5000
Gig length: 5 - 240 minutes
Past booked events
June 2026
13
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Bradenton, FL
May 2026
07
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
8:00am - 9:30am
•
Tampa, FL
April 2026
27
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Wimauma, FL
February 2026
07
Saturday
Bridal Shower
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Venice, FL
December 2025
19
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
Set list
---CLASSICAL---
Suite for Solo Cello no. 1 in G Major: Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Minuets I and II, Gigue - Bach
Suite for Solo Cello no. 2 in D Minor: Prelude, Sarabande, Minuet II - Bach
Suite for Solo Cello no. 3 in C Major: Allemande, Bourées I and II, Gigue - Bach
Suite for Solo Cello no. 4 in E-flat Major: Allemande, Bourée I - Bach
Suite for Solo Cello no. 5 in C Minor: Prelude overture, Sarabande, Gigue - Bach
Arioso from Cantata no. 156 - Bach
Ave Maria - Schubert
Canon in D (Pachelbel’s Canon)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
La Réjouissance - Handel
St. Anthony Chorale - Brahms
Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremiah Clarke
Andante from String Quartet in A Minor - Schubert
Air from Suite no. 3 in D Major - Bach
The Swan - Camille Saint-Saëns
Vocalise - Rachmaninoff
Vivaldi Sonatas
Marcello Sonatas
---POP---
1, 2, 3, 4 - Plain White T’s, Tom Higgenson
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
All My Loving - The Beatles
All of Me - John Legend
Amazing Grace
Beauty and The Beast - Alan Menken
Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
Beyond The Sea - Charles Trenet, Bobby Darin
Black Hole Sun - Soundgarden
Blackbird - The Beatles
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John, from ‘The Lion King’
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
Clocks - Coldplay
Colors of the Wind - Alan Menkin, from ‘Pocahontas’
Every Breath You Take - Sting
Fairy Tale of New York - The Pogues
Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, from ‘Once’
Fields of Gold - Sting
Firework - Katy Perry (“astronaut”)
Forever and Always - Taylor Swift
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison (from The Beatles)
H.O.L.Y. - Florida Georgia Line
I Dreamed a Dream - Claude-Michel Schönberg, from ‘Les Misérables’
I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
Imagine - John Lennon
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan, Adele
The Music of The Night - from ‘Phantom of The Opera’
My Favorite Things - Rodgers and Hammerstein, from ‘The Sound of Music’
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion, James Horner
Paparazzi - Lady Gaga
Pure Imagination - Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, from ‘Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory’
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri, David Hodges
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
With a Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Yellow Submarine - The Beatles
Yesterday - The Beatles
You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
Your Song - Elton John, Bernie Taupin, also covered by Ellie Goulding
You’ve Got a Friend - Carole King, James Taylor
---JAZZ---
All of Me
All The Things You Are
Angel Eyes
Autumn Leaves
Bewitched
Beyond The Sea
Black Orpheus (Manha de Carnaval)
Blue Bossa
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Bunk Bed Junkie
Coquette
Corcovado
Fly Me to The Moon
The Girl From Ipanema
Georgia
How High The Moon
How Insensitive (Insensatez)
Like Someone In Love
Lullaby of Birdland
My Favorite Things
My Funny Valentine
A Night in Tunisia
‘Round Midnight
Ruby, My Dear
Satin Doll
Summertime
Wave
Well, You Needn’t
What a Wonderful World
Influences and inspiration
Yo-Yo Ma, John Coltrane, Nirvana, J.S. Bach, Frank Zappa, Snarky Puppy, Bela Bartok, Jeff Buckley, Eric Dolphy, 2 Cellos, The Piano Guys, Weezer, Bad Religion, Steve Reich