Beginner Balinese Gamelan Angklung

Join Buffalo's beginner Balinese Gamelan Angklung class! Six weeks of fun community oriented gamelan music classes! We will discuss and practice basic Balinese gamelan angklung and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Sessions are led in a Balinese community oriented style.

Schedule:

Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8pm
First class - July 1st
Last Class – August 26th

Teacher:

Tom Torrisi
Tom is a professional classical guitarist, composer, arranger, and Balinese gamelan musician from Clifton Park, NY. Active as both a soloist and chamber musician, Tom has been heard performing throughout the United States and in the UK. Tom is a passionate explorer of non-Western musical styles. This interest has led Tom to extensive involvement with Eastman School of Music’s Balinese gamelan ensembles Gamelan Sanjiwani (gong kebyar) and Gamelan Lila Muni (angklung) and was teaching assistant to gamelan teacher I Nyoman Suadin. Tom is now a core member of Nusantara Arts new Balinese Gamelan program (semar pegulingan and gender wayang styles). Tom is excited to teach his first beginner Balinese music class in Buffalo.

Location:

Nusantara Arts @ St. Johns Grace Episcopal Church
490 Lafayette AvenueBuffalo, NY, 14222

For participants age 10 and higher. No experience necessary!