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Gamelan Gita Santi

A Balinese gamelan ensemble in South Philadelphia that teaches traditional Balinese music to community members. Players learn the parts, rehearse as a group, and join the fall concert and community events.

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What they do

Learn to play gamelan parts in a group, rehearse on Thursday evenings, and take part in the fall concert.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings, 6:15 to 8:15 pm, during the fall term. Some Saturday sessions at 1:30 pm are led by a guest teaching artist.

Days
Thursday and Saturday
Times
Evening, Daytime
Season
Fall

PAX (Philadelphia Praise Center)

Address
2300 S 18th St
Part of the city
South

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Text 215-254-4475 to register for the fall community sessions..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Sessions are group rehearsals in which each player learns a part of a piece, and the whole ensemble plays together on the group's gamelan. The site links practice videos of individual parts from each piece's song page, so you can review at home. The site does not list fees or describe a first session, so ask by text before you come.

Tips for your first visit

  • Register by text before you come, since sign-up is by text.
  • Ask the group whether you can use the practice videos on the song pages before your first session.
  • The site gives no parking or transit details for PAX, so check the address before you go.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Community sessions are open to the public and take sign-ups by text, but the site does not say whether beginners are welcome or what skill is needed..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Not stated on the group's site.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
  • philadelphiagamelan.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, First step, Contacts, Status, Location, First visit tips, What to expect
  • gamelan.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Contacts
  • whyy.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary

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