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Where to play gamelan

Playing gamelan is a great musical activity which can be enjoyed by everyone.

There are a number of groups in the UK which offer regular playing sessions with tuition.

The Oxford Gamelan Group

Beginners are always made welcome and no musical experience is necessary. You will be expected to take your shoes off and it is usually necessary to sit on the floor.

Some locations offer special classes for younger children or families.

Listed below are groups where you can learn to play gamelan.

The individual contacts given for each group will be pleased to let you have further information.

Groups are listed in alphabetical order of location.

Most groups arrange sessions on a termly basis, so you are advised to make contact first to check term dates.

Bristol Central Javanese Gamelan
Day	Monday
Time	7.00pm
Place	World Music Studio, Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham
Contact	Keith Ripley
Phone	0117 944 4241
Email	keith.ripley@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Cambridge Central Javanese Gamelan
Day	Tuesday
Time	7.30pm
Place	The Cudworth Room, University of Cambridge Faculty of Music, West Road, Cambridge
Contact	Robert Campion
Phone	01223 842850
Email	robertcampion@tinyonline.co.uk
Cardiff Central Javanese Gamelan A range of taster sessions and regular classes. See St David's Hall Gamelan
Place	St David's Hall, Cardiff
Contact	Education department
Phone	029 2087 8572 (day)
Email	artsaccess@cardiff.gov.uk
Cheltenham Central Javanese Gamelan See Cheltenham Gamelan
Day	Tuesdays
Time	Beginners 6.00pm Community Gamelan Group 7.30pm
Place	The Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham
Contact	Philippa Claridge
Phone	01242 775891
Email	philippa.claridge@cheltenham.gov.uk
Durham Central Javanese Gamelan
Day	Wednesday
Time	2.15 – 4.15pm (term times only)
Place	Oriental Museum Museum web site
Contact	Paul Fletcher
Phone	0797 1122448
Email	paul@musicalmetal.com
Glasgow Central Javanese Gamelan See Naga Mas
Day	Tuesday
Time	6.00pm
Place	The Tramway
Contact	Jon Keliehor
Phone	0141 584 9075
Email	info@nagamas.co.uk
Lincoln Beginners gamelan classes
Day	Tuesdays (7 weeks from 4 September 2007)
Time	7 – 9pm
Cost	£30.00 for 7 weeks or £5 per session (£4 conc)
Place	To be confirmed
Contact	Nikki
Phone	0115 9419759
Email	artbeat@ntlworld.com
London Balinese Gamelan Semara Dana See LSO Discovery
Day	Monday
Time	Beginners 5.45pm More experienced players 6.45pm
Place	LSO St Lukes, Old Street, London EC1
Contact	Ranjana Ghatak
Phone	020 7382 2539
Email	ranjana.ghatak@lso.co.uk
Oxford Central Javanese Gamelan
Day	Wednesday
Time	Beginners 6.00pm More experienced players 7.30pm
Place	The Balfour Building, 60 Banbury Road Oxford
Contact	Peter Smith
Phone	07740 377610
Email	Jonoloyo@aol.com

 

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