Get ready for a more beautiful, vibrant sound!
Introducing the Complete the Gamelan Initiative!
Thanks to generous supporters, CBG has purchased nine gamelan instruments from a trusted gamelan maker in Bali, which will complete the ensemble’s set of gamelan gong kebyar instruments!
The $10,000 purchase includes:
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additional gangsa kantilan
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two additional melody instruments
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trompong
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5 pairs ceng-ceng kopiak
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partner gong
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replacement middle gong
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replacement high gong
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overseas shipping fees
The purchase will accomplish the following goals:
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Improve and advance the quality of sound of the overall ensemble
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Create opportunities for new and expanded ensemble membership
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Provide new and richer learning experiences for new and existing ensemble members
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Expand CBG’s repertoire to include baleganjur, gong gede and other gamelan styles
Photo by Ivan Indrautama
Thanks to gifts from generous supporters,
CBG raised the funds needed to to complete the purchase.
Instruments are expected to arrive in Chicago in Fall 2021!
CBG thanks the following friends for their contributions
to support this initiative!
Indonesian Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia Chicago
Nyoman Mahartayasa and Wayan Muliyati
Dian and Can Dogan
Jeff Abell
Anonymous
Ningrum Nugraheni
Jan Petry
Arie Quick
Made Sentanajaya
Deb Kerr and Steve Thompson
Charles Waldman and Kathleen Ellis
Audrey Alvorado
Sally Alvorado
Yonitika Asnawa
Yunirika Asnawa
Evan Barr
Stephen Bass
Jeff Beer
Julie Blake
Karen Cohen Dinelli
Nancy Cohen Supato
Susann Craig
Trisila Davidge
Jacob DeHart
Lance Dresden
Carol dukes
Mayasari Effendi
Putu Eni
Claire Fassnacht
Jack Fassnacht and Rhonie Hendee
Matthew Freer
Endah Frey
Gregory Ghent
Yanna Heuvelhorst
Tina Horton
Patrick Horton and Family
Lynn Hutson Tucker
Ivan Indrautama and Kiara Harahap
Chloe Jelenich
John Krebs
Putu Oka Mardiani and Ketut Gde Asnawa
Michael Mcelliott
Michael Michaud
Mandy Nam Lee Yom
Ika Putri
Phyllis Rabineau and John Alderson
Israel Ridgley
Bill Robertson
Michael Rogalski
Martha Shuford
Michael Sullivan
Rahajeng Warastri Minaz
Chris Whittemore
Paula Zbichorski
Chicago Balinese Gamelan is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, a grant from the Robert H. and Terri L. Cohn Family Foundation, and by individual donors.
Thank you, supporters!
