Thursday,
April 16th, 2026
We are the heroes of our own stories, and this spring, Press Start Orchestra celebrates the many journeys we've traveled with you! Join us on April 16th at 7pm for our fourth concert, Age of Heroes, a love letter to the driving rhythms, winding melodies, and heartwarming tales from heroic, exploration based games.
This is Press Start Orchestra's first performance at Church of the Holy Apostles in Chelsea.
Past Events
Tuesday,
March 24th, 2026
Come and listen to live video game music featuring chamber ensembles formed by musicians in the Press Start Orchestra!
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The program features music from Pokémon, Mega Man, Super Mario Sunshine, The Legend of Zelda, Skyrim, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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The event is being held at the Rutgers Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00pm.
Wednesday,
October 29th, 2025
Press Start's Fall Concert explores the music surrounding some of the most opulent architecture in gaming, like Luigi's Mansion, paired with the finale of Camille Saint-Saëns' "Organ Symphony" used to celebrate the 2024 reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The NYC Otaku Choir joins the orchestra for covers of themes from Castlevania, Deltarune, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl!
This is Press Start Orchestra's first performance at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
Tuesday,
May 20th, 2025
Press Start Orchestra returns to the Rutgers Sanctuary for "Small but Mighty", a concert directed by Zach Nicely. The program explores extraordinary journeys—from the vast landscapes of Hoenn in Pokémon Ruby and the cosmic rush of the Astral Express in Honkai: Star Rail, to the introspective richness of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ 'Romanza' from his Symphony No. 5. Though the characters may be small within their vast worlds, their paths leave a lasting impact, shaped by the music underscoring their adventures.
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Tuesday,
November 19th, 2024
Press Start's first concert as NYC's community video game orchestra! The program includes covers from some of our favorite video game soundtracks, along selections from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and special arrangements from Chase Bethea.