The Videri String Quartet Gaming Residency is an exciting collaboration between the Music and Games Society and the nationally renowned Videri String Quartet, a professional string quartet at the crossroads of video game music and classical repertoire.
Throughout this residency Videri will be providing their expert knowledge and phenomenal artistry through a variety of events – including lectures, masterclasses, and concerts. Videri will additionally be collaborating with the students of the Music in Games Society to workshop and perform their arrangements in a culminating concert at the FAR Center for Contemporary Art, an experience not to be missed! Learn more about their programming here, we hope to see you along the way!
This project is funded generously by the IU Funding Board.
EVENTS
String Quartet Video Game Music Arranging Workshop
Thursday, March 28 : SM356 – 2:30 – 4:00
Friday, March 29 : SM340 – 4:30 – 6:00
Videri will be hosting a masterclass in which they will review, edit, and refine video game arrangements written for them by IU students for the FAR Gallery performance on March 30th at 6:30. They will speak on matters of how to improve compositional techniques for string quartet and how to write effective and high level arrangements.
An Introduction to the World of Video Game Music
Thursday, March 28
MU011 (OECD) – 5:00 – 6:00
This presentation provides an overall exploration of getting involved in the Video Game Music (VGM) Industry. The discussion covers how to get to know the VGM community, a few tips and ideas on how to get practical experiences in the field and, finally, the importance of collaborations. The presentation also addresses the unique challenges faced by video game composers, including adaptive music systems and the impact of technological advancements. Overall, it offers a concise yet insightful overview of the intricate and evolving landscape of video game music.
Chamber Music Masterclass
Thursday, March 28
MC036 – 7:00-9:00
The Videri String Quartet will provide a masterclass for participating chamber groups at Jacobs. The participating groups will be performing a work of their choice for the members of Videri who will then provide expert feedback.
Well-Advised Lunch with Videri String Quartet
Friday, March 29
MU011 (OECD) – 1:00 – 2:00
The Videri String Quartet is a revolutionary ensemble dedicated to performing video game music. A pioneer in both the video game and classical music communities, Videri is committed to reinventing the string quartet experience for the modern listener through their unique hybrid of aural and visual narratives. In their mission to promote video game music, Videri has performed their unique repertoire across the country at venues such as the Boston Festival of Indie Games, IndieCade, the Game Developers Conference, Nintendo Headquarters, and they have held the Fellowship Quartet position at the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. They have additionally recorded for many video game titles such as Arigami, The Magic Circle, and Beat Sports, as well as for compilation albums including Materia: Final Fantasy VII Remixed. You can find Videri on their website at https://www.viderisq.com/ as well as on popular streaming services where you can listen to their latest classical/video game mashup album Bits & Bytes.
String Quartet Video Game Music Arranging Workshop
Thursday, March 28 : SM356 – 2:30 – 4:00
Friday, March 29 : SM340 – 4:30 – 6:00
Videri will be hosting a masterclass in which they will review, edit, and refine video game arrangements written for them by IU students for the FAR Gallery performance on March 30th at 6:30. They will speak on matters of how to improve compositional techniques for string quartet and how to write effective and high level arrangements.
Videri String Quartet Guest Recital
Friday, March 29
MC070 – 7:30 – 8:30
The Videri String Quartet will perform selections from their own collection of incredible video game music arrangements which have been written exclusively for them paired with their favorite classical repertoire at a guest recital on the Jacobs campus.
Videri X MGS Video Game Music Concert
Saturday, March 30
FAR Gallery (505 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404) – 6:30 – 8:00
The Videri String Quartet will be performing original video game music arrangements written by IU students at the FAR Center for Contemporary Art in Bloomington. This concert will be accompanied by video game footage and select presentations about the pieces. Both Videri and the arrangers within the Music in Games Society worked dedicatedly to refine these works and present them to the community, so come and support us and enjoy some amazing video game music!
BIOGRAPHIES
Founded in 2012, the Videri String Quartet is a revolutionary ensemble dedicated to performing video game music and making an impact in the world of video games and in the classical music community. Videri is committed to reinventing the string quartet experience for modern listeners by performing hybrid works and narratives and combining standard quartet repertoire with music from well known video games, such as Halo or BioShock. The Videri String Quartet has been asked to perform at a multitude of indie game festivals and music festivals, including the Boston Festival of Indie Games, IndieCade in Los Angeles, the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, among others. Further, Videri was chosen as a Fellowship Quartet for the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music and has been asked to perform at venues such as Nintendo Headquarters by Nintendo themselves. Videri has not only performed video game works but have been featured on video game soundtracks such as Arigami, The Magic Circle, Beat Sports, and Neocolonialism, as well as having appeared on various compilation albums including Materia: Final Fantasy VII Remixed and more. Find out more about Videri here.
The Music in Games Society is a student organization at Indiana University. The organization’s mission is to create a space for students to express their interests by showcasing and collaborating on video game music, and to inspire connection and promote appreciation of the genre. Their goals include setting up events such as concerts centered around video game works, guest lectures with professionals in the field, and other events aimed at further awareness and promotion of video games and their music. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, or on the IU beINvolved site here.
LEADERSHIP
Michael Klinberg, President
A classically trained violinist and music educator, Michael Klinberg earned a BM in Violin Performance at Indiana University and is now pursuing a Master’s in Music Education. With four years of teaching at the IU String Academy and his private violin studio, he’s a dedicated pedagogue. As a researcher, he explores intersections between video games and classical music, presenting his work nationally. In 2022, he founded the Music in Games Society, serving as its President, and secured the Jacobs School of Music Innovation Grant for video game music projects. Klinberg collaborates with the Videri String Quartet as their education consultant, advocating for video game music education across age groups and communities.
Gabriel Priem, Vice President
Sy Anderson, Treasurer
Kayla Anderson, Event Planner
Ava Andrews, Secretary
Karl Kim, Social Media
Scott Horton, Outreach Coordinator
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