The gamelan gong kebyar is the most prevalent form of gamelan music in Bali, performed on an orchestra of bronze-keyed instruments. Gong kebyar music is known for its virtuosity, acoustic brilliance, with both sudden and gradual contrasts in tempo and dynamics.
In these class series, Guest Music Director, Ida Bagus Made Widnyana, will guide students in exploring interlocking “kotekan” patterns, mallet technique, expression, and the role of each instrument in the gamelan ensemble. No prior musical training or gamelan experience is required - just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. This class is also a great opportunity for students with gamelan experience to improve their skills and try playing new instruments.
Series 1: March 1, 8, 15, 22
Sundays from 1:00 - 2:00 PM
All classes are donation based on a sliding scale. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Suggested donation is $20/class. Full series registration and drop-ins welcome.
Please use the Paypal link below to pay. If you need to pay with cash or check you can do so in person at the banjar (studio).
When choosing your sliding scale rate, please keep in mind that GSJ depends on the generosity of its community to support high caliber artists and programming. Thank you!
Ida Bagus Made Widnyana
Born in the village of Tulikup, Indonesia, Ida Bagus Made Widnyana is an accomplished performer, respected teacher, and innovative composer of Balinese gamelan music. A graduate of Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Denpasar, he earned the conservatory’s “Best Performance” award for his 2004 graduation composition “Trimbat.” Ida Bagus Made Widnyana has been a member of Bali’s internationally acclaimed gamelan Çudamani since its formation in 1997. In addition to his continued performance and teaching at Çudamani, Ida Bagus Made Widnyana has been Artist-in-Residence with Gamelan Sekar Jaya (CA, 2010–2011). Ida Bagus Made Widnyana is a virtuosic young composer, performer, and teacher, and is considered one of Bali’s ‘rising stars’. Widnyana has taught internationally at University of California at Berkeley, University of Richmond, Juilliard, Holy Cross University, and performed abroad for Body Music Festival, World Sacred Music Festival, Festival TongTong in Holland, Expo Aichi Japan, Martha’s Vineyard, and Festival Halla in South Korea.
