Gamelan

The Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar, also referred to as gong, gong kebyar, or kebyar, is a Balinese orchestra consisting of tuned bronze gongs, gong-chimes, single octave and multiple octave metallophones, a pair of double-headed drums, bamboo flutes, and a bowed spike lute.

The Gamelan has assumed a central position in the music course at Aberdeen with regular rehearsals throughout term and numerous concerts and workshops for schoolchildren, adults and other university music students. The ensemble rehearses on Mondays at 4.30pm in the Percussion Annexe. Please contact Ross Whyte for more information - r01rw8@abdn.ac.uk.