This week our homeschool group hosted a Balinese music workshop with a traditional orchestra including gamelans – it was totally awesome!
The kids had a great time helping to set up
and then listened as the instructor taught us about the instruments and we learned a few words in Indonesian
We got a quick demo of all the instruments, and then it was time for the kids to have a go
They had a great time making a tremendous cacophony which eventually sounded like good music, here’s a short clip about halfway through (they did get better, but I didn’t film it)
Now we’re busy packing to go to the Australian Rainbow Gathering, not sure when I’ll get to post again :)
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I am always awestruck and jealous of your homeschool community. I got married in Bali and have a soft spot for all things Balinese. Such a warm, child friendly, beautiful culture.
ReplyDeletethanks boatbaby! Bali would be a lovely place to get married, I've been there a few times now.
ReplyDeleteoh wow that looks fabulous, do they travel with their workshops? I'd love to try and organise something like this for our kids. :-)
ReplyDeleteKylie, they're based in Byron Bay but it seems they do travel a bit around the region. you could try calling them (02) 66857789 or email
ReplyDeletejudybyronbay [at] yahoo.com
That looks like fun! Have a great time at the Rainbow:)
ReplyDeleteOh your group is always having so much fun! Enjoy the gathering! Hugs and smoochies xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteI'm with boatbaby. The homeschool community near me is very rightwinged and elitist :o(
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind taking a Balinese music workshop for me!