GAMELAN PADHANG MONCAR

"rhythmic intricacy, hypnotic patterns, sheer sonic power and refreshingly different tunings"
Alan Wells, NZ Listener, May 29, 1999

Gamelan Padhang Moncar

Gamelan Padhang Moncar is an Indonesian (Javanese) percussion orchestra based at the New Zealand School of Music (Victoria University campus) in Wellington. Our repertoire includes traditional Javanese music and new compositions by New Zealand composers. We are available for functions, receptions, conferences, weddings, workshops and concerts. Director: Budi S. Putra. Manager: Jack Body

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Look out for us at the Southeast Asian Night Market in March
GPM will accompany dhalang Joko Susilo presenting Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppetry) during this event.
Saturday 20 March 2010 from 4 - 10pm
Rain-day: Sunday 21 March 2010 4 - 10pm
Location: Lagoon and Frank Kitts promenade

Recent event: Gong Crazy!
concerts to celebrate Jack Body's teaching at Victoria University for 30 years
Read a review of these concerts.

What does gamelan sound like? Click here for a list of mp3 samples of Gamelan Padhang Moncar (traditional and new).

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What does Padhang Moncar mean?
This Javanese name can be interpreted in several ways. Padhang is brightness or daylight. Moncar means growing or developing vigorously. Padhang Moncar can refer to the sunrise (the growing light), and the fact that in Aotearoa we are the first gamelan in the world to see the new day. Padhang Moncar can also be interpreted as harmony and growth and thus the name can reflect the aspirations of the group.