NIU Gamelan Ensemble


Event Details


Charlotte’s Web Series

The NIU Gamelan Ensemble, under the direction of Alex Yoffe is a student performance group from the School of Music and Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Northern Illinois University. Gamelan, a percussion-dominated genre, is the traditional ensemble music of Indonesia. An integral part of the country’s culture, gamelan often accompanies religious rituals and other important ceremonies.

Preconcert Demonstration:  This performance will include a special pre-concert demonstration of the instruments provided by the members of the ensemble. Demonstration begins at 6:30 PM, followed by concert at 7:30pm

$20 In Advance / $25 At the Door / $6 Student

MPAC acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, Arts Midwest, and the National Endowment for the Arts.