About STLVGMO

The St. Louis Video Game Music Orchestra (STLVGMO) was founded by Jovi Vongnaraj with a simple but powerful idea: to create something fresh and exciting for both musicians and audiences in St. Louis. After years of playing in traditional ensembles, Jovi realized that most orchestras tend to focus on the standard classical repertoire. While timeless, those programs often left little room for new and unique musical experiences.

That’s where STLVGMO comes in. We’re an orchestra dedicated entirely to performing video game soundtracks—music that is not only brilliantly composed, but also deeply connected to the stories, characters, and emotions that have shaped generations of gamers. From the sweeping scores of epic adventures to the nostalgic tunes of classic consoles, our mission is to celebrate the artistry of game music and bring it to the concert stage.

Unlike most orchestra groups, STLVGMO is here to offer something different: a space where musicians can explore exciting, non-traditional repertoire, and where fans of video games can hear the music they love performed live by a full ensemble. We believe video game music deserves the same spotlight as film scores and symphonies—it’s powerful, emotional, and worthy of being shared with the community.

At its heart, the orchestra is a community-based group. We want this to be more than just concerts—we want it to be something that St. Louis can feel proud of and support as it grows. From the musicians who volunteer their time and passion, to the audiences who bring their love of gaming and music, this is truly a collective effort. Even our identity reflects that spirit: our logo was created by local St. Louis artist Julien Leigh Kaufman (@tamberwolf), tying our look and feel directly to the creative talent in our city.

Whether you’re a lifelong gamer, a lover of orchestral music, or just curious to hear something new, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we’ll show that the soundtrack of gaming is more than just background music.