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Thursday, October 22, 2015 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Community Gamelan Workshops

The Community Gamelan is a collaborative learning and music-making experience on an ensemble of bronze instruments from the island of Bali. Open to any interested community members, players participate in a satisfying group music-making experience and learn about another culture and its music at the same time.  These are a repeat of the Oct 15 workshops.
Register for workshops or join the Gamelan.
 

Friday, November 27, 2015 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

UW Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Concert

This is a "must hear" event for anyone interested in "World Music".  This percussion ensemble will perform a selection of very intricate pieces from the Island of Bali, Indonesia.  Directed by Dr. Maisie Sum, with Artist-in-Residence I Dewa Made Suparta.  All ages welcome.

UW Balinese Gamelan

Friday, April 1, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Shimmers of Bronze: University of Waterloo Balinese Gamelan Ensemble

UWaterloo Balinese Gamelan and Grebel Community Gamelan 

   with Balinese Artist-in-Residence I Dewa Made Suparta  

On the island of Bali, Indonesia there is a plethora of musical ensembles called gamelan, the local term for a set of instruments made primarily of bronze or bamboo. The UWaterloo Department of Music at Conrad Grebel University College is home to a gamelan semara dana consisting of bronze gongs and metallophones, drums, and bamboo flutes. 

Thursday, June 9, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Voices for Peace Concert

A Concert of the Global Mennonite Peacebuilding Conference and Festival, featuring choirs, gamelan, and an original composition titled “Earth Peace” by Carol Ann Weaver, Professor Emerita of Music.

If you are a Global Mennonite Peace Building Conference participant, your ticket to this event is included with your registration.

Friday, November 25, 2016 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

UW Balinese Gamelan Ensemble

On the island of Bali, Indonesia there is a plethora of musical ensembles called gamelan, the local term for a set of instruments made primarily of bronze or bamboo. The UWaterloo Department of Music at Conrad Grebel University College is home to a gamelan semara dana consisting of bronze gongs and metallophones, drums, and bamboo flutes. 

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Concert

The UWaterloo Balinese Gamelan Ensemble will be performing a selection of classical Balinese music.  

UWaterloo Gamelan

Saturday, July 8, 2017 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Balinese Gamelan Ensemble @ the KULTRÚN FESTIVAL

The UWaterloo Balinese Gamelan Ensemble will be appearing at the KULTRÚN FESTIVAL on Saturday, July 8, at 2:00pm on the main stage by the Clock Tower.  Join us at this wonderful FREE international festival in Victoria Park.  

All welcome at the free workshop at 3:45pm.

Gamelan Ensemble

Saturday, November 25, 2017 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Concert

The University of Waterloo Balinese Gamelan Ensemble will perform a selection of traditional and modern compositions.  First started in 2013, the ensemble led by artist-in-residence Dewa Suparta and Dr. Maisie Sum is expanding its repertoire and level every term.
Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

UWaterloo Balinese Gamelan Concert

dancer & gamelanDirected by Dr. Maisie Sum and featuring Grebel Artist-in-Residence I Dewa Made Suparta, the UW Balinese Gamelan and the Grebel Community Gamelan will perform a mix of contemporary pieces and traditional classics.  Come find out why people who love music are fascinated by the gamelan.

Free admission, and a chance to try the gamelan yourself after the concert.

Friday, November 23, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Concert: From the Middle Ages to Today

Gamelan in Waterloo Town SquareGamelan is the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments.  It is taught without notation, which means the students have to memorize their parts.  Directed by artist-in-residence I Dewa Made Suparta, the group plays both traditional Balinese music and modern compositions.