Monday, 17 November 2014

Gamelan Workshop in the Music Department

Last week the music department received a visit from Hampshire Music Service for a Gamelan workshop. Gamelan refers to an ensemble of percussion instruments traditionally played in Indonesia, typically used for ceremonies and celebrations but also for dance and puppetry.

Yateley School students were taken through a variety of Gamelan techniques and had a chance to try several instruments too.


Here is an example of gamelan music being played...

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