Gamelan Naga Mas

Glasgow based community group playing classical Javanese, Balinese music and modern compositions.

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Education

The Gamelan Naga Mas members are active in using the Gamelan in the community as an educational and therapeutic resource in a variety of individual and group learning activites. The participants range from young children and school pupils to musicians and puppeteers.

Gamelan workshop sessions are available to groups of under 20 participants. Each session explores listening and ensemble playing with an expert tutor and can be tailored to your specific needs.

Sign up for Workshops

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Want to have a go at playing Gamelan? We run workshops for families and completely new beginners. Contact us now to register your interest.

 

Introductory & Family sessions

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Saturdays : 6 March - 13 March - 20 March 2010

family workshopFamily session 10.00am - 10.45am
Beginners' session 11.00am - 12.30pm

Location: Limelight (Sounds of Progress), 73 - 77 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB, UK

An amazing opportunity for children and families to experience music and artistic traditions of another culture. The beginners' sessions are more suitable for adults and older children. This hands-on music workshop introduces participants to the Indonesian Gamelan Orchestra, providing an experience like no other in Scotland. Participants play on a collection of bronze & iron instruments, xylophones, suspended gongs and drums. Skilled tutors from Glasgow’s foremost Indonesian music group, Gamelan Naga Mas, direct the session, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Prices:

  • Family session - £9 per session for entire family (mums and dads too)
    includes free admission to a special tealight performance on 20th March, 5.30pm
  • Beginners' session - £7 per session (£6 concession) or £15 for three sessions
 

Introductory sessions for primary schools

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In addition to our family workshops and introductory workshop for adults and older children, we are also offering introductory sessions for primary schools on

  • 9 March Tuesday 9am - 12 pm
  • 11 March Thursday 9am - 12 pm
  • 16 March Tuesday 9am - 12 pm
  • 18 March Thursday 9am - 12 pm

two pairs of hands beating the bonangSessions are available for Primary 5-7 pupils and can accommodate a normal size class or smaller. A typical workshop will last about two hours. Partial funding for these sessions has been provided by Culture Sport Glasgow and the Performing Right Society, so the cost of the workshop is only £50.00 for the participating school, which should be paid directly to Gamelan Naga Mas.
 

All sessions take place at:

LIMELIGHT (Sounds of Progress)
73-77 Trongate
GLASGOW G1 5HB

Contact for bookings:

Jon Keliehor
Gamelan Naga Mas
tel: 141 571 7206  or mob: 0781 684 4728
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Testimonials

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“One of the best courses I've attended in quality of teaching to enable everyone to participate and feel comfortable and confident about playing together.”

“Fantastic experience. I want more! ”

“It was all terrific fun and I was sorry when the two hours were up”
    - read blog
 

School workshops

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We developed a new programme called ‘Gamelan Games and Gong’ for schools in partnership with Glasgow City Council and Youth Music Initiative. Working with 4 primary schools over 7 weeks, pupils are introduced to traditional Indonesian music, explore rhythmic and melodic games and create their own group compositions. The project culminates in a performance day by the children and Gamelan Naga Mas.

Please contact us if you wish to work with us to design a programme for your school or organise a gamelan workshop session for your pupils.

 
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