Join the Video Game Music Jazz Ensemble, a student-led group dedicated to arranging and performing music from popular video games. Level up your week with some live jazz!

 Wednesday and Thursday, March 17-18, 2027

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Two Huskies channeled their love of jazz, funk, fusion, and video game music into a 30-member student-run ensemble that arranges, rehearses, and performs songs from video game franchises. Computer engineering major Ryan Briggs and mechanical engineering graduate Sean Hanson '21 formed the Video Game Music ensemble in 2019 when they discovered their mutual appreciation for the genre.

Meet the performers, creative team, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.

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Backstage Jazz feat. Video Game Jazz Ensemble

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Backstage Jazz feat. Video Game Jazz Ensemble

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