Gamelan: Sounds of Java Queensland Conservatorium Gamelan Ensemble This ensemble of enrolled students meets weekly to learn and rehearse a diverse range of music from the Javanese repertoires of purely instrumental music, and music for drama and dance. The Gamelan is taught by Julia Pope. Program 1. Ladrang Singa-Singa
a beginners piece showcasing a range of playing techniques
2. Lancaran Rena-Rena
a loud-style piece with lively interlocking patterns played on pairs of instruments
3. Ladrang Wilujeng
a stately, refined piece focused on the embellishing instruments
4. Bubaran Hudan Mas
a loud-style piece meaning ‘Golden Rain’ with a lively kendang (drum) pattern
5. Lancaran Singanebah
a well-known piece demonstrating changes in relative tempo and decorative patterns on the saron and bonang
6. Lancaran Majemuk
a lively piece with syncopated rhythms and a fast ending
Note about titles of pieces: Lancaran, Ladrang, and Bubaran refer to specific musical forms and their associated playing styles.
Members of the Queensland Conservatorium Gamelan Ensemble: Steven Bryer, Violet Chan, Sola Hughes, Alex Lamont, Sebastian Lingane, Sarah Matheson, Oliver Misso, Mikaela Thomsen, Justin Todd, David Upcher, Finley Wegener. Ensemble directed by Julia Pope.