10/09/2022
Unfortunately we have to postpone the Klenengan planned for today, Sunday, October 9. We apologize for the inconvenience and will let you know when it has been rescheduled.
Sumunar invites you to experience the rich sounds, stories and traditions of Indonesia! Whether you
Sumunar was established in 2002 to promote understanding of and appreciation for Indonesian music, dance, and culture through education and performance. Sumunar offers community classes in Javanese gamelan and dance; school residencies that teach traditional music, dance, and puppetry; and public performances of music, dance, and wayang kulit (shadow puppets).
10/09/2022
Unfortunately we have to postpone the Klenengan planned for today, Sunday, October 9. We apologize for the inconvenience and will let you know when it has been rescheduled.
09/27/2022
We are excited to welcome the public to our Klenengan on Sunday, October 9th from 4:30-7:30.
Experience the relaxing, rich textures of gamelan music in an evening of longer, meditative pieces for Javanese gamelan.
The Sumunar Gamelan Ensemble, directed by Joko Sutrisno, will play traditional Javanese gendhing in an open, informal house concert. All are welcome, coming when you can and staying as long as you like, perhaps bringing a favorite pillow or your favorite book. Tea will be served, and masks are optional.
Sumunar Studio
512 North Prior Avenue, St. Paul 55104
Free admission – contributions gratefully accepted.
07/13/2022
Beginning Gamelan Classes are starting back up again! Have you been curious about learning Gamelan but hesitant because you have no musical experience? Not a problem! Anyone can learn. This class is suitable for teens and adults.
Classes will be Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm starting as early as next week in our St. Paul studio at the intersection of University and Prior Ave.
We are still taking Covid precautions and n95 masks are strongly encouraged.
The Continuing Gamelan class meets after the Beginning Class on Wednesdays and beginners are welcome to stick around for that too.
Hope to see you there!
03/03/2022
Upcoming show at The Cedar - https://mailchi.mp/589e68f9be4f/tri-culture-at-the-cedar-march-2022
02/26/2022
Earlier this month, Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble was honored to participate in the inaugural performance use of Concordia College's gamelan. Watch the livestream of the performance: https://video.ibm.com/recorded/131348682
A short clip from our klenengan (house concert) - enjoy!
11/05/2021
Sumunar's house concert and Give to the Max are coming up - https://mailchi.mp/b263da6f17da/klenengan-and-give-to-the-max-2021
A quick snippet from our show at the Minnesota State Fair. Enjoy!
08/17/2021
It's hard to believe the summer is almost over! Let's look back at our show in June at Como Lakeside Pavilion.
Photos by Carol Myint
07/26/2021
If you come to our show tomorrow, you’ll definitely feel like you are in the tropics! Don’t miss our debut performance at Levee Park in Hastings at 6pm.