Power Up is a symphonic journey from console to concert hall, created and narrated by members of the GCO! Featuring a team of elite symphony and studio musicians, the concert will bring to life iconic musical scores with gameplay visuals, including acclaimed titles Star Wars Outlaws, Journey, The Baby in Yellow, Octopath Traveler 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Walkabout Mini Golf, and more. From the nostalgic melodies to sweeping, cinematic orchestrations, the program highlights the artistry and emotional depth of video game music .

Lasting 60 minutes, this family-friendly concert is created for children ages 10--18 and video gaming enthusiasts of all ages.

Event Highlights:

• Immersive Performance: An audio-visual symphonic exploration of game music, including new orchestral arrangements by GCO cellist Andrew Dunn.

• Educational Insights: Commentary about the contributions of music to gaming written by GCO oboist Diana Dunn–-how it builds setting, characters, and emotion in games. 

• World Class Musicianship: Featuring the renowned Gateway Chamber Orchestra, known for its "magical" and "virtuosity-filled" performances.

🎮 Co-created by Andrew Dunn, Jacob Aaron Schnitzer, and Diana Dunn

🎹 Music by Austin Wintory , Wilbert Roget, Composer , Virginia Leo, Eddie Marianukroh, Chris Reyman, and more!

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