Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra

“Come Jam With the BGSO! VGM Jam Session at Baltimore Brass in Catonsville. Join the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra for a fun, friendly, FREE jam session of video game music! This jam is themed around Halloween. Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your own instrument and stand. Note the new location - Baltimore Brass in Catonsville! See BaltimoreGSO.org/bgso-jam-sessions for more info. October 7th, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating black, purple, yellow and orange. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.

Fall is underway and our October jam will be here soon! 🎃

Join us on October 7th from 7-9PM at a new location - Baltimore Brass in Catonsville. Beginner-friendly, free & open to anyone - just bring your instrument, a stand, and a phone/tablet for pulling up the music. Or just come to listen!

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YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Picture Perfect (A Hat in Time) - Oops, All Indies!

#OnThisDay in 2017, A Hat in Time was released! For a blast from the past, why not check out the video of our performance of "Picture Perfect" from our all-Indies show a few years ago?
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#BGSO #Orchestra #VGM #AHatInTime #AHIT @hatintime.com

The BGSO MegaChoir singing at the Howard County Library Central Branch for Game Fest

We appreciate the great turn out for our BGSO Flute Choir and MegaChoir performances yesterday at Howard County Library's Game Fest! 🎮

#bgso #vgm

IVGO: Join us! 2026 Season

Ready to press start on your next adventure? The Irish Video Game Orchestra is recruiting for all instruments and voices for our upcoming season! Whether you're a video game music enthusiast or a classical music aficionado, you could be the player two we need. We're especially interested to hear from: Violins Violas French Horns Bassoons (Double Basses) Get in touch at info@ivgorchestra.com or hit up the new member interest form in our bio!

Do you play an orchestral instrument? Do you enjoy video game music?

JOIN US!

We're recruiting in all sections, but particularly interested in Violins, Violas, French Horns, Bassoons and Double Basses.

Link in comments to our new member form!
#vgm #orchestra #belfast #ireland

A retro video game themed graphic in the style of Pacman. Text reads: Game Fest, Howard County Library Central Branch. Saturday, September 27th. 12-2 PM, BGSO Performs 12-1"

Come out to the Howard County Library Central Branch this Saturday for a performance by our BGSO Flute Choir and MegaChoir!

Our performances are between 12-1 PM and the full event runs until 2 PM.

See the library's website for more information: howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/game-f...

Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Level up with our all-volunteer community orchestra!

For this jam’s theme, we’re celebrating Halloween a little early with all things spooky and scary. 🦇

See BaltimoreGSO.org/bgso-jam-sessions for more info

October 7, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.
Baltimore Brass
99 Mellor Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228

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#bgso #baltimoremusic #vgm #videogamemusic #baltimoreevents

“Come Jam With the BGSO! VGM Jam Session at Baltimore Brass in Catonsville. Join the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra for a fun, friendly, FREE jam session of video game music! This jam is themed around Halloween. Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your own instrument and stand. Note the new location - Baltimore Brass in Catonsville! See BaltimoreGSO.org/bgso-jam-sessions for more info. October 7th, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating black, purple, yellow and orange. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.

Fall is underway and our October jam will be here soon! 🎃

Join us on October 7th from 7-9PM at a new location - Baltimore Brass in Catonsville. Beginner-friendly, free & open to anyone - just bring your instrument, a stand, and a phone/tablet for pulling up the music. Or just come to listen!

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The BGSO small ensemble Modern Hornfare - a trumpet choir - standing on stage playing trumpet

The BGSO small ensemble Final Brass - a combination trumpet and trombone choir - standing on stage playing trumpet, trombone, or euphonium

The BGSO small ensemble Slide Quest - a trombone choir - standing on stage playing trombone or euphonium

The BGSO Flute Choir standing on stage playing their flutes

Thank you to everyone who made it out to see our small ensembles perform at Game Escape this past weekend! 🎮

Pictured: Modern Hornfare, Final Brass, Slide Quest, and the BGSO Flute Choir.

Keep posted for information about more small ensemble performances soon!

#bgso #vgm #gameescape2025

Or just come to listen!
This jam's theme is "Fresh Start" - new save/game and title themes.

September 9, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.
Baltimore Science Fiction Society
3310 E Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21224

#bgso #baltimoremusic #vgm #videogamemusic #baltimoreevents

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“Come Jam With the BGSO! VGM Jam Session at Baltimore Science Fiction Society. Free and open to all musicians! Join the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra for a fun, friendly, FREE jam session of video game music! This jam's theme is "Fresh Start" - new save/game and title themes. Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your instrument and be ready to play! Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating brown, tan, and red. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.

Fall is just about here, and so is our September jam session!

Join us next week on Tuesday, September 9 at Baltimore Science Fiction Society from 7-9 PM! Beginner-friendly, free, and open to anyone - just bring your instrument, a stand, and a phone/tablet for pulling up the music.

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IGDA Baltimore A networking organization devoted to the local community of Baltimore game developers.

Registration for your free ticket / more information can be found here: www.eventbrite.com/o/igda-balti...

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Sat. September 20
11 AM-4 PM
Parkway Theatre
5 W. North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

Parking available at 1714 N. Charles St

Follow the QR code/link below to IGDA Baltimore's EventBrite for more info & to register for a free ticket

#bgso #vgm #igdabaltimore #gameescape2025 #baltimoreevents

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Text Reads: “IGDA Baltimore Presents: Game Escape. A FREE exhibition of locally made indie video games. Sat. September 20th 11 AM - 4 PM. Featuring a performance by the BGSO Small Ensembles @ 1-2 PM. Parkway Theatre, 5 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. Parking available at 1714 N. Charles St.” Pictured are the IGDA Baltimore and BGSO logos, a crab mascot for Game Escape, a map showing the location of the event, and a QR code to the EventBrite link.

Join BGSO at IGDA Baltimore’s Game Escape this September!

Game Escape is a FREE exhibition of locally made indie video games taking place Saturday, September 20th, 11AM-4PM at the Parkway Theatre. Our BGSO Small Ensembles will be performing live VGM music from 1-2PM, come out and enjoy!

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Please contact our Orchestra Manager ASAP at info@BaltimoreGSO.org if you are interested in joining this season (or have any other questions) so that you have all of the necessary rehearsal information and locations and can be onboarded prior to the cutoff.
#bgso #vgm #orchestra #baltimore

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Text reads: “BGSO Important Info! For Prospective New Members. All new members must join & attend rehearsal by August 27th to participate in this season/concert series! Please contact our Orchestra Manager at info@BaltimoreGSO.org ASAP if you are interested in joining this season or have any questions.” There are colorful tetris blocks at the bottom and the background is a blue gradient.

Important Information for Prospective New Members!
If you're interested in joining the orchestra for the current season, be aware that we're approaching the deadline for new musicians.
All new members must join & attend a rehearsal by August 27th to participate in this season/concert series.

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YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Can You Feel the Sunshine? (Sonic R) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

Thank you for joining us as we've revisited our "Fast Travel" performances. Please enjoy our grand finale, "Can You Feel the Sunshine?" from Sonic R, and follow along for more in the future!

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#bgso #orchestra #vgm #sonicthehedgehog

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Sogno di Volare (Civilization VI) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

Civilization has been one of our favorite game series to play pieces from over the years. For our Fast Travel concerts we took to the skies with "Sogno di Volare" from Civilization VI - available now on our channel! ✈️⬇️
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#Civilization #CivilizationVI #BGSO #VGM #orchestra

Open house poster edited to read: ATTENTION cancelled due to venue closure

ATTENTION!! Our Open House is unfortunately cancelled for tonight as we've just received news that our venue is closed.
Any prospective members who planned to attend and haven't been in touch with our Orchestra Coordinator, please email info@BaltimoreGSO.org to receive more information about joining

Join us tonight for our Open House!

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Medley - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

Returning to the theme of trains - it's our medley from The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks! 🚂
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#bgso #orchestra #vgm #zelda #legendofzelda

Our open house is next week, come on by if you're interested in joining BGSO!

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Grim Fandango Medley - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

For today's "Fast Travel" song, we're going by train! 🚅 Check out our medley of songs from the adventure game Grim Fandango! 💀

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#BGSO #orchestra #vgm #GrimFandango #LucasArts

🚨**NOTICE!! CHANGE OF LOCATION!!**🚨

Due to last minute circumstances, tonight’s jam will be changing location to Baltimore Science Fiction Society! All other details (time/theme) remain the same.

August 5, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.
Baltimore Science Fiction Society
3310 E Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21224

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Diddy Kong Racing Medley - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

We're bringing you some energy this Sunday morning with our medley of tunes from "Diddy Kong Racing!" 🐒🏎️💨
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#orchestra #vgm #bgso #donkeykong

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Birdman (Pilotwings 64) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

Our next "Fast Travel" song video is taking flight! ✈️ Check out our version of "Birdman" from Pilotwings 64 ⬇️
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#bgso #orchestra #vgm #videogames #pilotwings

“Come Jam With the BGSO! VGM Jam Session at MAP Technologies. Free and open to all musicians! Join the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra for a fun, friendly, FREE jam session of video game music! This month’s theme is VGM karaoke - join us for all our favorite vocal features! Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your instrument and be ready to play! August 5th, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating red, gray, and cream. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.

Join us August 5th at M.A.P. Technologies from 7-9 PM! Beginner-friendly, free & open to anyone - just bring your instrument, a stand, and a phone/tablet for pulling up the music. Or just come to listen!
This month’s theme is VGM karaoke!

#bgso #baltimoremusic #vgm #videogamemusic #baltimoreevents

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra City Trial / Checker Knights (Kirby Air Ride) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

Are you as excited for Kirby Air Riders as we are? We're hoping for another great soundtrack!
While we wait, enjoy our medley - "One Round of City Trial and Checker Knights" from Kirby Air Ride! 🏁

youtu.be/12OmgqJhrnk

#BGSO #orchestra #VGM #Kirby #KirbyAirRide

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Secret Course (Super Mario Sunshine) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

It's-a Mario! And it's also the second of our MegaChoir pieces from this past season, "Secret Course" from Super Mario Sunshine! 🌞
youtu.be/sHYo3bY9AeI

#BGSO #orchestra #VGM #SuperMario #GameCube

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Becalmed (Sea of Thieves) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

Did you know that in addition to our main orchestra and choir pieces, we also feature our acapella "MegaChoir" every season? Check them out with our version of "Becalmed" from Sea of Thieves! ⛵🏴‍☠️

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#SeaOfThieves #orchestra #bgso #vgm

YouTube video by Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Rainbow Roads (Mario Kart Medley) - BGSO's "Fast Travel"

If you've been enjoying #MarioKartWorld you might also enjoy our journey through all (yes, all) of the previous Rainbow Road themes, all the way from the SNES original to Mario Kart 8, plus a few surprises along the way! 🌈🏎️💨

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#BGSO #VGM #orchestra #MarioKart