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Coming up:
Gamelan Workshop
When: 2pm-5pm,
Now Saturday 18 July
Venue: Gamelan Room, NZ School of Music (Kelburn Campus)
Tutor: Budi Putra, director Gamelan Padhang Moncar
Introduction: Assoc. Prof Jack Body
See What's On for more details
Later in the year: New Gamelan/New Zealand
Newly commissioned works by a bewildering array of composers including Gareth Farr, John Psathas etc
Javanese and Balinese gamelan combines with various ensembles and soloists including the NZ String Quartet and Strike Percussion.
October 3 & 4, 2009, Adam Concert Room, NZ School of Music. More details.
We are 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.
What does gamelan sound like? Click here for a list of mp3 samples of Gamelan Padhang Moncar (traditional and new).
Director: Budi S. Putra. Manager: Jack Body EMAIL US
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.