Çudamani Gamelan Music & Dance Summer Institute
Summer Institute Bali, Indonesia 2008Three week program: June 30 - July 19, 2008
Application deadline: January 25, 2008 or until enrollment fulfilled
www.cudamani.org
With the success of the 2007 summer program, the internationally acclaimed Çudamani ensemble will once again invite a select group of 35 individuals from around the world to participate in a rigorous study of Balinese Music and Dance in Pengosekan. In addition to intensive classes with master artists/teachers, the program will include: visits to temple ceremonies and sacred sites; observations of a wide range of performances including Çudamani rehearsals; and daily encounters with the local artists and the community. Dates have been selected so that participants will have the opportunity to see ceremonial activities of this village, which is well known for its community of painters, weavers, and musicians. This program is a rare opportunity for participants to be a part of one of the most vibrant and creative cultures in the world.
Fees: 3 weeks for $1,950. Includes instruction, shared housing, breakfast, lunch, and excursions. Non-refundable application fee of $25.
More info at www.cudamani.org Photos of 2007 Summer Institute at http://jorgevismara.net/bali/2007/.
“I now have a much better understanding of the relationship between music and dance, and, a greater sense about what it means to have a community ensemble of muisicans who actually work together, play together, collaborate, and live that spirit throught their music -making.” Lynda Paul - Musician, 2007 participant.
“I was honored and humbled over and over again by the talent, skill and artistry of our teachers, all of which they so lovingly shared with us.” Rosemary Candelario- Dancer/Choreographer, 2007 participant.
About Cudamani: Over the past ten years, Çudamani has seen its creative work grow in two directions: preserving its most basic roots, and exploring new areas, through teaching, collaboration and new creativity. Their music reflects their approach to life as they co-mingle the ancient and modern, globalization and spirituality. The musicians play on a hybrid gamelan orchestra “Semarandana” which was created in the 1980s. With seven tones rather than the usual five, this special gamelan allows Cudamani, the freedom to play in rare modes, more derived from older court and ritual gamelan. This type of ensemble is still quite rare in Bali, and Çudamani is on the forefront of work in this style. Dances performed the group include the classic pieces as well as new choreography. Their outstanding musicianship and dance technique add weight to the revival of classic works.
Cudamani has performed in the US, Canada, Italy, Greece, Europe and Japan. They have collaborated with master musicians, scholars and ethnomusicologists from around the world In 2001, Çudamani received a grant from the Ford Foundation for their work in preservation, innovation, and education. In 2007 Cudamani hosted a very successful Summer Institute and in the Fall of 07, Cudamani toured the much acclaimed production titled “Odalan Bali” across 16 cities in USA and Canada.
I DEWA PUTU BERATA, the Institute Music director was born into a family of musicians and painters and studied under his father I Dewa Nyoman Sura. He is the founding member of Çudamani comprised of 60 members and has directed numerous gamelan ensembles and works on various international projects throughout the world.
EMIKO SARASWATI SUSILO, Insitute Dance Director was one of Çudamani’s founding members. She is trained in Javanese and Balinese dance under the direction of KRT Sasmintadipura and Ni Made Wiratini. She has studied Javanese singing from Tri Haryanto and Midiyanto.
More information:
UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance
Glorya Kaufman Hall
120 Westwood Plaza, Ste 188
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 1-310-206-1335
Fax: 1-310-825-5152
Email: s.rodriguez@ucla.edu
www.cudamani.org
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