GAMELAN PADHANG MONCAR

an Indonesian (Javanese) percussion orchestra based at the New Zealand School of Music (Victoria University campus) in Wellington.
Repertoire includes traditional Javanese music and new compositions by New Zealand composers.
Available for functions, receptions, conferences, weddings, workshops and concerts.
Director: Budi S. Putra. Manager: Jack Body EMAIL US
"rhythmic intricacy, hypnotic patterns, sheer sonic power and refreshingly different tunings"
Alan Wells, NZ Listener, May 29, 1999

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Upcoming performances:

WOMAD 2012
New Plymouth 16-18 March
Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet show) with Pak Joko Susilo
+ Minuit vs. Gamelan Taniwha Jaya

Listen to mp3 samples of Gamelan Padhang Moncar playing traditional and new music.

Watch "The Power of Percussion" (a profile of us that aired on TV One's "Asia Downunder")
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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.