The Pacific Rim Gamelan is an Indonesian percussion orchestra consisting of nearly 20 student members who compose for and perform on the beautifully crafted instruments of the Balinese gamelan. The metal xylophones, gongs and drums produce a rhythmic and colorful music of bell-like textures and deep gong resonances. Six string quartets, made up of students in 4th through 12th grade, will perform works by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak and others. The students, who are all from the Eugene-Springfield metro area, are accepted into the Chamber Music Program through audition. They are coached by Sylvie Spengler, Shelley Rich, David Straka and Leslie Sawyer.
Admission is free.
Ellen Campbell, associate professor of horn at the School of Music, is organizer for the event. The concert will include a wide variety of musical arrangements, from folk songs to opera, as well as original works for horns.