Google commissioned this symphony. Now the Googler Orchestra is playing it

Published digitally on Aug 12, 2026. 

A short feature on our concert at the Computer History Museum, where we performed 'Mothership' alongside a special appearance by composer Mason Bates, who originally wrote the piece for the Youtube Symphony.

Including a follow up article from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music: Mason Bates Performs 'Mothership' with Googler Orchestra at Computer History Museum

What Do Amazon, Google and Salesforce Have in Common? In-House Music Groups. 

Published digitally on Jan 27, 2020. 

In print on WSJ front page on Jan 28, 2020.

An exposé of orchestras in corporate settings, in which we share a bit about how our orchestra is run.

Googlers get creative while working from home

Sep 25, 2020

A short feature on how our orchestra became virtual during the shelter-in-place orders.

@lifeatgoogle

Dec 21, 2020

A behind-the-scenes tweet showing some of our musicians in their WFH musical setups for our virtual performances!