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Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra
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We're a nonprofit, all-volunteer orchestra based in Baltimore, MD, dedicated to bringing the joy of video game music to our community!

Next concerts: STEMFest October 24!
Small Ensemble Showcase November 21!
PUZZLED Main Concerts December 5/13!
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We depend on the kindness and support of our community, and your (tax deductible!*) donations will go directly towards helping us with the costs that come with hosting concerts and rehearsals, upgrading and maintaining equipment, and keeping the orchestra running smoothly.

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Text reads: “Support the BGSO! Check out our Merch store! Get your very own Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra clothes, accessories, & more on our TeePublic! Scan the QR Code or visit us at teepublic.com/user/baltimoregso” There is a blue background and an old-computer-themed styling to the frame, a QR code to the link above, and pictures of several of the merch options such as t-shirts, mugs, etc. Text reads: “Follow us elsewhere! See info about our upcoming events! Follow us on social media! We are @BaltimoreGSO on all major platforms/websites. Spread the word! Share the love - send our info to a friend who loves video game music!” There is a blue background and an old-computer-themed styling to the frame, and icons for the following social media sites: Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube, Twitch, Threads, X, Tiktok. Text reads: “Giving Tuesday. We hope you consider joining our annual support club, making a one-time donation, purchasing a shirt, or coming out to see one of our concerts this season! We deeply appreciate all of our community support. Upcoming Concerts: Friday, December 5th at 7:30 P.M., North Point Government Center, 7701 Wise Avenue Dundalk, MD 21222-3211. Saturday, December 13th at 5:00 P.M., Baltimore War Memorial, 101 N. Gay Street Baltimore, MD 21202. Email info@BaltimoreGSO.org with any questions!” There is a blue background and an old-computer-themed styling to the frame, a QR code to the link above, and some old tech icons.
December 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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This Giving Tuesday, we ask you to consider a donation to the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra!

We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, and as such derive our funding from donations and grants.

#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2025 #orchestra #vgm #bgso

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Text reads: “It’s Giving Tuesday! Consider supporting the BGSO! The Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer organization, and your donations will go directly towards helping us with the costs that come with hosting concerts and rehearsals, upgrading and maintaining equipment, and keeping the orchestra running smoothly. Help us to put on the best concerts and events for the community we possibly can!” There is a blue background and an old-computer-themed styling to the frame. Text reads: “Support the BGSO! Join our Support Team! You can join the BGSO Support Team for as little as $10/year! Enjoy perks like exclusive merch and VIP seating at concerts! Scan the QR Code or visit us at baltimoregso.org/support-the-bgso” There is a blue background and an old-computer-themed styling to the frame, a QR code to the link above, and some old tech icons. Text reads: “Support the BGSO! Make a one-time donation! We are always happy to accept one-time donations online through our Cheddar-Up page, and in-person at our concerts! Scan the QR code or visit https://my.cheddarup.com/c/bgso-donation” There is a blue background and an old-computer-themed styling to the frame, a QR code to the link above, and some old tech icons.
December 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Happy December! We’re returning to Baltimore Brass for this month’s jam session on December 9, 7-9PM. Beginner-friendly, free, and open to anyone - just bring your instrument, a stand, and a device for your music. Or just come to listen! This jam is themed around winter & the holiday season

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“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 winter and the holiday season. Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your own instrument and stand. See BaltimoreGSO.org/bgso-jam-sessions for more info and RSVP at the QR code above. December 9th, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating red, green, black, and white. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.
December 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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As a reminder - we have two more concerts coming up this season, as part our BGSO is Puzzled! Concert series. Join us Friday, December 5th at 7PM and Saturday, December 13th at 5 PM.

Visit our website BaltimoreGSO.org for more information about these concerts.

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The BGSO Flute Choir performs on stage in formal attire. They are composed of 10 flute players. Modern Hornfare performs on stage in formal attire. They are composed of 10 players with a combination of trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns, and french horns. Final Brass performs on stage in formal attire. They are composed of 20 brass players with a combination of trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns, french horns, trombones, and euphoniums. Slide Quest performs on stage in formal attire. They are composed of 9 players with a combination of alto trombones, tenor trombones, bass trombones, and euphoniums.
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Thank you to all attendees of our Small Ensemble Showcase! We were happy to have so many in attendance to enjoy the hard work of our groups.

📸: BGSO: The Jazz DLC, The BGSO Ocarina Ensemble, Elden Strings, Clarinet Obscur, The BGSO Flute Choir, Modern Hornfare, Final Brass, Slide Quest

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BGSO: The Jazz DLC performs on stage in formal attire. They are composed of 4 saxophonists, 2 trumpeters, 2 trombonists, a drummer, a pianist, and a bassist. The BGSO Ocarina Ensemble performs on stage in formal attire. They are composed of 5 ocarina players. Elden Strings performs on stage in formal attire. They are composed of 2 violinists, 2 violists, 2 cellists, a bassist, and a guitarist. Clarinet Obscur performs on stage in formal attire. They are composed of 7 clarinet players, 6 on B flat clarinet and 1 on bass clarinet.
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Join us Thursday, November 6 at Baltimore Science Fiction Society from 7-9 PM! Beginner-friendly, free, and open to anyone - just bring your instrument, stand, and phone/tablet for pulling up the music. Or just come to listen!
For this jam, all the music will be chosen from attendee requests!

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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! For this jam, all the music will be chosen from attendee requests. Open to BGSO members and newcomers alike, just bring your instrument and a music stand and be ready to play. See BaltimoreGSO.org/bgso-jam-sessions for more info. November 6th, 2025 - 7-9 P.M.” Text and background are alternating cream, brown, orange, grey. There is a picture of participants at a recent jam session and decorative music notes along the sides.
October 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Another week of streams are coming up!

Join us at twitch.tv/baltimoregso for puzzle games leading up to our PUZZLED concerts!

Sunday 10/26 at 7:30 PM
Riven w/ Cheryl

Monday 10/27 at 8 PM
Tinykin w/ Josh & Paul

Thursday 10/30 at 7 PM
Balatro w/ Alex

Saturday 11/1 at 1 PM
Portal 2 w/ Thomas
Upcoming Streams Sunday 10/26/2025 Riven with Cheryl 7:30 PM EDT (picture of Riven.) Monday 10/27/2025 Tinykin with Josh and Paul 8:00 PM EDT. (picture of Tinykin). Follow us at Twitch.tv/BaltimoreGSO Upcoming Streams Thursday 10/30/2025 Balatro with Alex 7:00 PM EDT (picture of Balatro) Saturday 11/1/2025 Portal 2 with Thomas 1:00 PM EDT. (picture of Portal 2). Follow us at Twitch.tv/BaltimoreGSO
October 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Thank you so much to everyone who made it out for our STEMFest concert this year! It's always one of our favorites and we were happy to debut some of the pieces from our PUZZLED! season, and introduce the BGSO Ocarina Ensemble with their very first performance!

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The BGSO Ocarina Ensemble performing The BGSO and choir performing with one vocal soloist The BGSO performing with two vocal soloists The BGSO Flute Choir performing
October 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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We have been hard at work practicing, and the first big performance of the season is tomorrow!

Join us for our STEMFest concert this Friday, October 24 at 7PM at Patterson High School. This concert will be ~1 hour and feature selections of video game music from our Fall 2025 repertoire.

#vgm #bgso
A photo of the BGSO rehearsing A photograph of the orchestra performing and an orange banner with turquoise accents showing the text that reads: Baltimore Free Fall 2025. Visit FreeFallBaltimore.org. October 24th 7-8PM. Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Maryland STEMFest Concert. Patterson High School 100 Kane Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. Celebrating Arts & Hunaities Month with Free Events across Baltimore throughout the month of October. Awarded by Create Baltimore. Sponsored by MSAC and SECU.
October 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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We're pleased to announce the theme for BGSO’s upcoming concert series…

This Fall season, the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra is PUZZLED!

Join us on a musical journey through our favorite puzzle and strategy games, from Dr. Mario to Pikmin, Fire Emblem to Professor Layton, and much more!

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Text reads: “Turner Station Recreation Council. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is PUZZLED. Fall 2025 Performances Friday, December 5th. Saturday, December 13th. The Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra & Choir performs orchestral arrangements of video game music for the greater Baltimore community. Learn more at BaltimoreGSO.org” The poster is blue with light blue music notes made of puzzle game blocks, and the title PUZZLED is made of green blocks, that are being maneuvered by a computer pointer hand
October 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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BGSO Twitch Streams are Back!

Check us out at twitch.tv/BaltimoreGSO and watch along as BGSO members play some games with awesome music 🎵

This week's streams are:
Monday 10/20 at 7 PM
Riven with Cheryl

Thursday 10/23 at 6 PM
Tetris Effect with Tara

#bgso #vgm #riven #myst #tetris #tetriseffect
BGSO logo and the text: "Upcoming Streams: Monday 10/20/25 Riven with Cheryl 7:00 PM EDT." Photo of the game Riven, the Sequel to Myst. More text that reads: Thursday, 10/23/25 Tetris with Tara 6:00 PM EDT" with a photo of the game Tetris Effect. Final text reads: "Follow us at twitch.tv/BaltimoreGSO
October 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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We’re giving our small ensembles another chance to shine with our second ever Small Ensemble Showcase!
Join us at Sollers Point Multipurpose Center on Friday, November 21st at 7 PM for a free, all-ages concert featuring small ensemble performances of a variety of video game tunes.

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A blue and white background with winter themed illustrations (snowflakes, pinecones, etc.) and the BGSO logo. Text reads: Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra’s Small Ensemble Showcase at Sollers Point Multipurpose Center. Free, family-friendly, and open to all! November 21 @ 7PM. 323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, MD 21222
October 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Friday, October 24, 2025
7-8 PM
Patterson High School
100 Kane Street
Baltimore, MD 21224

Join us in celebrating the MD STEM Festival and Free Fall Baltimore with a FREE concert at Patterson HS. This concert will be ~1 hour and feature selections of video game music from our Fall 2025 repertoire.
A photograph of the orchestra performing and an orange banner with turquoise accents showing the text that reads: Baltimore Free Fall 2025. Visit FreeFallBaltimore.org. October 24th 7-8PM. Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Maryland STEMFest Concert. Patterson High School 100 Kane Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. Celebrating Arts & Hunaities Month with Free Events across Baltimore throughout the month of October. Awarded by Create Baltimore. Sponsored by MSAC and SECU.
October 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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We appreciate the great turn out for our BGSO Flute Choir and MegaChoir performances yesterday at Howard County Library's Game Fest! 🎮

#bgso #vgm
The BGSO MegaChoir singing at the Howard County Library Central Branch for Game Fest
September 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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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...
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"
September 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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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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“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.
September 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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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
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
September 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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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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“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.
September 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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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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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.
August 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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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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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.
August 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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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 [email protected] to receive more information about joining
Open house poster edited to read: ATTENTION cancelled due to venue closure
August 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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🚨**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
NOTICE!! CHANGE OF LOCATION! New location: Baltimore Science Fiction Society “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 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.
August 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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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
“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.
July 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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BGSO is back in rehearsal season and getting started on a brand new selection of music! 🎶🎮🧩

#BGSO #VGM #Orchestra #BaltimoreMusic
the orchestra and choir rehearsing, as seen from an audience perspective the orchestra and choir rehearsing, as seen from a musician's perspective the orchestra and choir rehearsing, as seen from above The choir rehearsing
July 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Do YOU play a musical instrument or sing? Do you like video game music? Do you want to add more excitement & community to your week?
The Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra might be for you!

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#bgso #vgm #baltimoreevents #marylandevents #baltimore #videogames #orchestra
Pictures of BGSO members at various concerts and events. “Do you love video games? Do you love playing music? Join the BGSO! The Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer, all-skill-levels community orchestra dedicated to playing video game music! No auditions are required, no prior orchestra experience is necessary, and we welcome players of any standard orchestral instrument and all ranges of vocalists! Fall 2025 Open House: August 13th. 7-9 PM. 323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, MD 21222. Accepting new members July 16th - August 27th. Please email info@BaltimoreGSO.org for more information about the open house & orchestra!” Colors alternate between blue, yellow, and white.
July 1, 2025 at 1:22 AM