J. Aaron Hardwick

Conductor, musician, husband, and father who loves all things music & video games || Director @wfusymphony & Professor @WakeForest || @WFU_Esports Coach/Advisor

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

Some of the most formative music I ever heard growing up — and still some of the most powerful writing for orchestra.
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWars #JohnWilliams #FilmMusic #OrchestralMusic #Conducting #MayTheFourthDay

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

🎮 This is not a drill.

Next Level: Video Game Music in Concert with @wssymphony on🗓 May 8, 2027! 🕹️
Tag someone who needs to be there 👇

#NextLevelConcert #GameMusicLive #VideoGameMusic

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@WilbertRoget Perfect.

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

I’m pleased to be conducting the @wssymphony on March 28 for their annual Concert for Community, featuring the WSS Youth Symphony and Peter Perret Youth Talent Search winners alongside the full orchestra.

More soon.

#WinstonSalemSymphony #Conducting #nextgen

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

“Going live in 15 minutes on @colinmcshow — tune in!”

#ClassicalMusic #VideoGameMusic #MusicEducation #ConductorsOfInstagram #NewMusic

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

Thrilled to announce the Perennial Order Suite — with the Munich Radio Orchestra — is now released on Naxos! A milestone for orchestral game music on one of the world’s most respected classical labels. 🎻🎮

https://t.co/cOSwiw4aiT

#Naxos #ClassicalMusic #OrchestralGameMusic

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

🎙️ Join me live tomorrow on @colinmcshow

We’ll be talking about: 🎼 What is classical music?
🎮 How video game music fits into the orchestral world
🎧 Why this matters for the future
🗓 Thu 2/5 ⏰ ~1:45 PM ET

#ClassicalMusic #VideoGameMusic #MusicEducation

[Price Attractions @PriceAttraction]

Price Attractions proudly welcomes three remarkable talents:

🎼 @HardwickMusic — Conductor: https://t.co/y3zHKqJwLc
🎹 Hao Liu — Piano: https://t.co/64fKzb2DMo
🎻 @Gerald_W_Braden — Composer: https://t.co/giBiJNbMuO

We’re honored to represent them in their musical journeys.

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

Big news 📣 I’m now represented by Jack Price Artist Management! From orchestra halls to video game stages, I’m excited for the next chapter. 🎵🎮

Follow me on X, IG, FB, LinkedIn

🔗 https://t.co/JEsbtccmcV

#Conductor #ClassicalMusic #VGM #ArtistRoster #Orchestra

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Perennial Order at 48:25
Still Wakes the Seep at 57:19

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Need something dark & beautiful for your Halloween playlist? 🌿👁️
Suite for Perennial Order & Still Wakes the Deep— live with the Munich Radio Orchestra (BR-Klassik).
Two horror soundscapes from land & sea, conducted by me.
🎧 Watch + listen below 👇
#GameMusic #HalloweenMusic

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https://t.co/GJ40NbKdxT

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

Already at 5K+ streams on Spotify! Be sure to listen!

https://t.co/D3pUyYdkgW

[Perennial Order | Gardenfiend Games @TeamGardenfiend]

Perennial Order - Suite for Orchestra is now available on music streaming platforms! Listen via the link below!🎵

https://t.co/77g5CAlh5N

Music by @juliancrowhurst, conducted by @HardwickMusic and performed by the brilliant Munich Radio Orchestra.

#indiegame #gamedev #ost #vgm

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@WeLoveGameMusic
@Marcodmeatball
@GXMPodcast

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Perennial Order – Suite for Orchestra is now streaming everywhere!
So proud to bring this powerful video game score to life with a full orchestra.

Grateful to be part of this evolving space where game music meets the concert hall.

#PerennialOrder #ConductorLife #vgm

[Inon Zur @InonZur]

Thanks to the Munich Radio Orchestra
conducted by @HardwickMusic for this wonderful performance of my main theme for Rise of the Ronin.
https://t.co/vJy5c4Lt98

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

This brand new Overwatch Overture arrangement is incredible! Bravo to the Münchner Rundfunkorchester BRASS! I loved conducting this and working with folks to make this happen. Also - a crowd favorite - Enjoy! @Blizzard_Ent @PlayOverwatch
https://t.co/FuImNfUnLc

[J. Aaron Hardwick @HardwickMusic]

The sweepingly beautiful and award-winning music of Rise of the Ronin, Main Theme by @InonZur now available on ARD Klassik YouTube!
@PlayStation @riseoftheroninn

https://t.co/ZiQcKPIk6h

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The hauntingly incredible suite by @juliancrowhurst from @PerennialOrder performed by Münchner Rundfunkorchester. Now available on ARD Klassik YouTube!
#videogames
#vgm
#conductor

https://t.co/UMXTX4rLyI