By admin on April 27, 2012
To increase awareness of and exposure to this beautiful art-form and the orchestra, Mekar Bhuana has opened selonding lessons for the general public of all ages. A minimum of 6 people are needed to play the instruments, with a maximum of 8 when playing gambang style music.
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By admin on February 9, 2010
Vaughan Hatch and Putu Evie Suyadnyani authored the chapter entitled “Music and Dance” in Sanur – the birthplace of Bali style, a book published by the Purnati Foundation.
Available for USD22 (not including postage and handling). [...]
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By admin on May 2, 2012
Last week, Mekar Bhuana co-founder, Vaughan Hatch, explained to a group of guests at a dinner reception in Ubud a bit about the history of bamboo music in Bali. Part of his explanation included a demonstration performed by one of the conservatory’s quartets of gamelan musicians. Two of these bamboo instruments are called rindik, 11-13 keyed xylophones tuned to a fairly even-tempered scale.
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By admin on December 10, 2010
We have just come back from the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou after successfully managing the Mekar Bhuana Conservatory Gamelan and Dance Troupe at a concert series in this bustling city of 11 million.
The troupe [...]
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