Learn to Play the Indonesian Gamelan
with
Pak Ngurah
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Arts & DIY
Event Overview
Take a trip to Indonesia without ever buying a ticket! Learn to play one of the many percussive instruments in the Balinese Gamelan with the highly acclaimed instructor I Gusti Ngurah Kertayuda of Indonesian Dance of Illinois.
In this class, students will learn to play a few of the most well-known, traditional Balinese songs by working together in a group. This class is great for those who want to learn an entirely new instrument in a fun and relaxed setting. Participants will leave this class with great experience, newfound musical skills, and a greater appreciation of Indonesian culture and music.
No prior experience is needed and all materials will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself!
Note: Preferably those who intend to enroll should be 18 years and older; however, younger individuals who are eager to learn are more than welcome to enroll.
What to Bring
All materials will be provided
Minimum age
All ages welcome
What's Provided
yes
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
I Gusti Ngurah Kertayda is a graduate of the National Performing Arts Institute (KOKAR) in Denpasar, Indonesia. He has taught and performed traditional and modern dance and gamelan since the 1970’s both nationally and internationally for numerous dignitaries and festivals. Since his relocation to the United States in 1989, he has served as the artistic and choreographic dance director for the Indonesian Consulate General of Chicago and has just retired from this position in December 2012. He is now the director of Indonesian Dance of Illinois, a non-profit organization in the greater Chicago area promoting Indonesian culture through dance and music.
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