IMPORTANT DATES
REGISTRATION OPENS: March 3, 2008
PROGRAM BEGINS: June 20, 2008
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A rare opportunity to experience the gamelan – a beautiful and melodic set of percussion instruments originating in the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali.
Join Master Teacher and renowned composer Jody Diamond for this cross-cultural, creative community context for music making.
1 credit WEEKEND:Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22, 2008 Register for MU 095 - CRN# 60406 Class Meets: In the first two days (weekend portion) of the workshop, participants will be introduced to the multi-timbral orchestra called gamelan. This will be a hands-on group experience, and will focus on musical concepts and group interaction. Cultural background of Indonesian traditions will be discussed and demonstrated with some multi-media presentations, along with suggestions for further exploration. The weekend will conclude with an open recital for friends and family, who will also have a chance to try the instruments. |
3 credit WEEKLONG: CANCELLED Register for MU 095 – CRN# 60408 Class Meets: Continuing participants in the weekday workshops will go more deeply into music, culture, theater and composition. There will be intensive workshops on ensemble aspects of the gamelan as well as technique and improvisation in sessions on individual instruments. Theater will be explored through demonstrations and instruction in shadow-puppet theater, including the epics most often used as well as coordination between music and puppets. Techniques for group process in creative music making will be demonstrated and structured for classroom teachers, along with cultural information that can be presented with these processes even in the absence of a gamelan ensemble per se. For musicians and composers, these same processes — along with ideas about time, ensemble, and interaction — will provide new inspiration for playing not only gamelan, but any instrument. |
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Campus Experience
The summer campus at UVM has opportunities for outdoor and indoor activities, and social interactions with your colleagues. Housing and meals are provided in campus dorms and cafeterias, with easy access to classrooms and common areas, and open spaces.
Who Should Attend:
Everyone interested in exploring the culture, history, and musical traditions of the sacred Indonesian art form of gamelan is welcome, especially:
Open to all levels of experience including beginners, ages 18 and older. Talented high school students may be accepted as day students, and should contact us or 802.656.2085 x 4 to learn more.
