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Royal College of Music
RCM Gamelan Experience - for schools and the community
The RCM Gamelan, White Lotus Flower, was built by Pak Tentrem Sarwanto in Solo (Sukarta) with funds provided by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. Pak Tentrem is one of the world’s leading gamelan makers, with over 20 years’ experience and a reputation second to none for the finesse and originality of his tuning. On its first playing, Pak Tentrem named our gamelan Gamelan Sekar Tunjung Séta (White Lotus Flower Gamelan).
It is a particularly large set, with the deepest gong in Europe and several instruments that have never been seen here before. The President of the RCM, HRH The Prince of Wales, officially named the gamelan on 8 November 2002.
How to join in
The RCM offers practical workshops for beginners as well as experienced players, from school pupils (Early Years to Primary and Secondary), to businesses and community groups. Times and dates are flexible and sessions can be tailored to individual requirements.
A typical taster session lasts two hours including a short introduction to the cultural context of gamelan and a chance to have a go at playing it. By the end of the session you will be able to perform a short piece of traditional Javanese or Balinese music.
The RCM gamelan is situated at College Hall in Shepherd’s Bush. Facilities are excellent, including full disabled access. Groups of up to 25 people can be accommodated.
Fees
Workshops are offered at the subsidised rate of £80 for a workshop lasting up to 2 hours.
Special taster session offer!
Try gamelan for only £10
As part of our Summer Music programme the following sessions are on offer:
Mon 28 July 10.00-12.45 Ages 6-9
Tues 29 July 10.00-12.45 Ages 10-12
Wed 30 July 10.00-12.45 Ages 13-15
Thur 31 July 19.00-21.00 Adults
RCM Sparks
RCM Sparks is the Royal College of Music’s Education and Outreach Programme, which is generously sponsored by British Gas.
Comprising a wide range of activities, it enables the College to interact with young people at all stages of their musical development from age three. Closely complementing the RCM mission to provide professional training at the highest international level, RCM Sparks involves specially tailored training for its participants, comprehensively preparing them for the diverse roles they will undertake as professionals.
Alongside the RCM Teaching Service and RCM Gamelan which are available to public RCM Sparks involves a number of initiatives that aim to extend RCM students’ experience and training in the field of education as well as providing schools and the community with music enrichment activities.
The team aim to create innovative, bespoke projects that meet the needs outlined through working closely with partners.
Contact
If you would like to take part in any aspect of the RCM Gamelan Experience, please contact Katy Hemingway.
Email: khemingway@rcm.ac.uk
Tel: 020 75914394
More information
See the Royal College of Music website
Contact
If you would like to take part in any aspect of the RCM Gamelan Experience, please contact Katy Hemingway.
Email: khemingway@rcm.ac.uk
Tel: 020 75914394
More information
See the Royal College of Music website
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