In this episode you will learn:

-Kira's background as a music educator and conductor emeritus of the University of Maryland Gamer Symphony Orchestra -Why she started the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra -Activities that she initiated that are unique to her group such as her fundraiser, Majora's Masquerade -Why her group doesn't hold auditions -Her stories about how being part of a video game orchestra helped her in her personal life -Her favorite game song/soundtrack

Originally published on Youtube in July 25, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnq8q_06urg&list=PLEB5_gS8LBS-EB5fNv-oe80LadnfF6nl7&index=2

Gamer Symphony Dreams interviews Aaron Barker, founder of the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra. In this episode you will learn:

- Why Aaron started the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra

- How he schedules rehearsals and concerts and why he uses a short-term commitment model

- Why he started up his orchestra as an LLC instead of a not-for-profit organization

- Future plans for the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra to collaborate with students in schools, doing an orchestral recording, and collaborating with other groups

- Aaron's favorite game and song/soundtrack

*To watch this interview, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEISIm-wzPikMprHCxyUriQ