Gamelan Sari Raras is a renowned ensemble devoted to the performance of Javanese gamelan music. Founded in 1988 by Midiyanto and Ben Brinner, the group is associated with the Department of Music at the University of California, Berkeley. The ensemble is comprised of current and former Berkeley students, as well as community members, several of whom have studied and performed in Java.
Gamelan Sari Raras performs on the instruments of Gamelan Kyai Udan Mas, a set constructed in Java in the early twentieth century and generously donated to the Department of Music by Sam and Louise Scripps in 1975. Dedicated to preserving and promoting Javanese music, Gamelan Sari Raras has made a lasting impact on the local community and beyond through their captivating performances and cultural outreach.