Bay Area Debut: Maestro Sam Udjo and the Sound of Angklung
An unforgettable musical experience at Community Music Center: Maestro Sam Udjo will be showcasing the mesmerizing Sound of Angklung. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia through the enchanting melodies chromatically tuned scale of the angklung. Join us for an afternoon filled with beautiful music and cultural exploration!
For the first time in Bay Area history, internationally renowned Maestro Sam Udjo leads an immersive workshop on the Angklung—the iconic bamboo instrument of West Java, Indonesia, now transformed for chromatic and orchestral performance. This is not just a concert—it’s an interactive musical experience designed for: Musicians, Composers, Instrumentalists, Music scholars & ethnomusicologists, Interdisciplinary artists.
Step into the evolving soundscape of the Angklung — from its idiophonic roots to its surprising fluency in Western classical scales. Through live demonstration, dialogue, and performance, Maestro Udjo will unpack the Angklung’s tonal range and artistic versatility.
This rare opportunity offers direct engagement with: New performance techniques, Musical scale transformation (diatonic to chromatic), Cross-cultural collaboration insights
Whether you’re a performer, educator, student, or passionate listener, this is your invitation to expand your musical understanding and connect with a global voice of innovation.
Saturday July 20 at 3pm
CMC Concert Hall
Free
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Seating is limited. Reserve your place today. Under 16 with a parent/guardian.
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