Arrangement Proposals

Call for Proposals For New Arrangements WVGO 2026

The Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra is asking for proposals from composers, arrangers, and orchestrators - both professional and amateur - to create new arrangements of video game music for us to perform at future concerts. If you are interested please fill out the form at the following link: https://forms.gle/tL6jCHFBpajvddZ37

Please see the following considerations:

• There is no deadline. Proposals will be considered as they are received and decisions will be made once monthly as required.

• There is no list of pieces/games from which you must select. We want you to arrange songs from games that inspire you, however games/pieces from our wish list (full list below) will be given first consideration.

• This process is for the creation of new arrangements. If you have (an) arrangement(s) that you’ve already made, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page with a list of completed works and your asking price for each.

• Proposals costing more than $2000 will be contingent on successful grant applications. Additional conditions may need to be applied depending on the grant received. We apply for multiple grants every year so do not see this as a deterrent or a reason to ask for less money than you’re worth.

• We will respond to each proposal within 90 days whether or not we will go ahead with your submission with a reason why. This could include, but not limited to: budget, not fitting a concert’s theme, or experience level/cost mismatch. For example if we had just done a big RPG themed concert, we would be less likely to approve another RPG submission. 

• All unsuccessful proposals will be held for future consideration or changes/edits.

• Use of generative AI at any point of the process is expressly prohibited.

• All arrangements procured through this process are for non-commercial use. 

Instrumentation

All arrangements should have the following instrumentation. Note that all instruments marked (opt) are not required but if you feel the arrangement needs it we can easily accommodate it.

1 Piccolo (opt)

2 Flute

3 Clarinet

1 Eb Clarinet (opt)

1 Bass Clarinet

1-2 Oboe

1 English Horn (opt)

1-2 Bassoon

1 Soprano Saxophone (opt)

2 Alto Saxophone

1-2 Tenor Saxophone

1 Baritone Saxophone

4 French Horn

3-4 Trumpet

3 Trombone

1 Bass Trombone (opt)

1-2 Euphonium

1 Tuba

1 String/Electric Bass

Percussion - as many as needed

Piano (opt)

Drum Kit (opt)

If you need other instruments (such as a soloist, vocals, accordion, Hylian pan flute, anything!) we are interested in making that happen so if you feel the arrangement needs it let us know in the submission. Winnipeg has a vibrant music community so we can usually find someone who can fill whatever role you need.

Wish List - Updated 15 January 2026

Outer Wilds

Undertale - Hopes and Dreams/Save the World (with a 4 piece metal band - 2 guitars, bass, and drums)

Spyro the Dragon 

Grandia

Dispatch 

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Balatro

Hades - In The Blood

Okami

Nier: Automata - Weight of the World

Snake Eater Theme

Dragon Age: Origins

Wing Commander