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October 2014

An Introduction to Sundanese Music

October 3, 2014 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
$10,

Curious what Sundanese gamelan is all about? Come spend an hour with us and listen to the sweet melodies of West Java, Indonesia. You'll see and hear beautiful instruments created by master builders Asep Ahum and Chris Andersen. There will be instrumental music, singing, dance, and a discussion about the music. This event is free and open to the public, though we hope you will donate $10 as we raise money to tune the instruments. Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 72…

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Sundanese Music and Delicious Food at the Rosendale Rail Trail Cafe

October 5, 2014 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rail Trail Cafe, Stone Mountain Farm, River Road Extension
New Paltz, NY 12561 United States
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$10

Snack on the freshest of greens and wood-fired pizza as you listen to the dreamy sounds of the Catskill Mountain Gamelan. It might be the food, or it might be the music, but either way, you'll be transported to a new and downright pleasant state. There will be dance music of Gamelan Geduh, the lyrical melodies of Sekar Ligar, and the rousing songs of Sekar Mawar. Ride your bike on the rail trail to get there, or drive on over…

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May 2015

Historic Locust Grove

May 3, 2015 @ 2:00 am - 3:30 pm
Locust Grove, 2683 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY, NY 12601 United States
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$10

Join us for a spring concert at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie, a 200 acre estate designed for the famous inventor, Samuel Morse.  There will be Sundanese dance and song, and while you're there, walk the gorgeous grounds with historic gardens and Hudson River views.

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June 2015

Opus 40: Holistic, Psychic and Music Festival

June 14, 2015 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Opus 40, 50 Fite Road
Saugerties, 12477 United States
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$10

Gamelan, dance and song return once more to the splendid setting of Opus 40, a landscaping paradise designed by artist Harvey Fite, for the second annual holistic healing festival in Saugerties, NY.  Walk the magnificent grounds while the gamelan plays on top of the world acclaimed 6.5 acre blue-stone sculpture.  Connect with local healers and psychics; let an acupuncturist work your points, take in a yoga class or meet with a massage therapist while the gentle sounds of Sunda soothes…

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Music on the Sculpture – Opus 40

June 17, 2015 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Opus 40, 50 Fite Road
Saugerties, 12477 United States
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$10

Gamelan in the foothills of the Catskills.  Wander on the rock gardens and enjoy the music.  This event is part of the Holistic Psychic and Music Festival.  From the Opus 40 website: "A day of healing can be lots of fun! We have healing music for your mind and soul to feel & listen. We have magnificent art for your eyes & heart. Our healers are all uniquely talented and they will help bring it all together: body, mind and…

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Gamelan while you stroll the Kingston Night Market!

June 17, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

We'll be performing a one hour set at the next Kingston Night Market "a pop up street festival that occurs every third Friday of the month".

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July 2015

Rail Trail Cafe – Forest Gamelan with Fantastic Food

July 19, 2015 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rail Trail Cafe, Stone Mountain Farm, River Road Extension
New Paltz, NY 12561 United States
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$10

We return to one of our favorite places to play, a cafe in the woods on the Walkill Valley Rail Trail, with delicious organic food specializing in microgreens and yummy pizza.  Dance with us until dusk as the sounds of Sunda blend with the surrounding forest. Walk or bike ride on the trail to the venue, or park at the Stone Mountain Farm, Parking Lot A.  Weather-dependent...rain cancels this event.

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August 2015

Bard’s Fisher Center, the music of Lou Harrison

August 14, 2015 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, 60 Manor Ave
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 United States
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$25 – $60

We are thrilled to join Bard College's summer music festival honouring Mexican composer, Carlos Chávez. We join the 6th evening event entitled "East and West" with other exciting chamber ensembles. Sekar Mawar will perform two pieces by Lou Harrison with guest artists on viola and french horn: Threnody for Carlos Chavez and Main Bersama-sama.  A pre-concert talk begins at 7:30pm, with the concert to start at 8pm.

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Kingston Festival of the Arts

August 16, 2015 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$15

This year we participate in the 3rd Annual Kingston Fetival of the Arts, joining the myriad of chamber music ensembles that pop up all over the city of Kingston, from gamelan to opera on the Hudson. Join us at the Church d'es Artistes, an artist's haven and B&B in a renovated church in the historic waterfront district.  We'll perform both classical and popular repertoire as we explore Sundanese music by Indonesian and American composers.

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September 2015

Rail Trail Cafe, Rosendale

September 20, 2015 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rail Trail Cafe, Stone Mountain Farm, River Road Extension
New Paltz, NY 12561 United States
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$10

Join us for the last rays of sunshine this fall, as we bring our music and dance once more to the wooded cafe on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.  Munch on some delicious and organic microgreens served by the delightful owners of the mom and pop  mobile food cart as you listen to the sounds of Sekar Mawar and Sekar Ligar. Walk, or bike ride on the trail to the venue, or park at the Stone Mountain Farm, Parking Lot…

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