Giving Tuesday

The Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra (WMGSO) is proud to present our annual Giving Tuesday Virtual Recital and Fundraiser. This is our largest fundraising push of the year.

We are so proud of what we have accomplished in the past ten+ years (!) and look forward to all of the adventures ahead of our ensemble. We hope you'll continue along that journey with us!

This performance will feature a collection of arrangements inspired by Chrono Trigger, Sonic the Hedgehog, and various Pokémon, Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario games.

If you are watching our performance online, we would appreciate a $5 suggested donation.

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More About WMGSO

The Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer community ensemble that celebrates, transforms, and showcases video game music by producing accessible concerts in the D.C. area and online.

Founded in 2012, the ensemble has grown to more than 150 members between the orchestra and choir (and non-performing administrators).

Because most video game music is not written for an orchestra and choir, our musicians must transform the original compositions into an orchestral version called an arrangement. Arranging is one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of what we do.

The vast majority of our repertoire was arranged exclusively for WMGSO by our own members. Our music is based on a wide range of video games: classic to new, popular to obscure. Several of our arrangements also draw on and incorporate classical works and traditions, making them even more unique and special. We’re nerds who are committed to the source material and the classical art.

We recorded our first studio album in 2018 and are currently editing our second:

Crystals in Time is not only our second studio album, but also a celebration of WMGSO's 10-year anniversary! Check out our website if you'd like to learn more.

Any questions should be sent to development@wmgso.org.

WMGSO: Giving Tuesday 2025

Annual Giving Tuesday Recital & Fundraiser