Pelatihan Karawitan di Paguyuban Laras Budoyo Makmur Desa Sukomakmur, Kajoran, Magelang

Abstract

Artikel ini mengkaji implementasi program penyuluhan seni karawitan di Paguyuban "Laras Budoyo Makmur", Desa Sukomakmur, Kajoran, Magelang. Tujuan pengabdian adalah memaparkan metode program penyuluhan dalam meningkatkan kualitas permainan gamelan dan pemahaman gending gaya Yogyakarta dan Surakarta. Metode pelaksanaan dilakukan melalui pendekatan secara personal baik itu secara ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi, maupun eksplorasi. Program penyuluhan diikuti oleh lebih dari 25 anggota paguyuban dengan total pertemuan sebanyak 12 kali dalam jangka waktu satu bulan. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa program penyuluhan berhasil meningkatkan kemampuan teknis dan pemahaman teoretis anggota paguyuban terhadap seni karawitan. Melalui evaluasi pada akhir pelatihan, anggota telah berhasil menabuh sesuai dengan tata cara permainan masing–masing gaya gending. Pengabdian ini memberikan kontribusi terhadap model pengembangan seni tradisional berbasis masyarakat.

This article examines the implementation of a karawitan (traditional Javanese music) outreach program at the “Laras Budoyo Makmur” Association in Sukomakmur Village, Kajoran District, Magelang Regency. The program aimed to improve the quality of gamelan performance and deepen participants’ understanding of Yogyakarta and Surakarta-style gending (musical compositions). The program was conducted using a personalized approach through lectures, Q&A sessions, discussions, and exploratory practices. It was attended by over 25 members of the association, with 12 sessions held over the course of one month. The results indicate that the program significantly enhanced both the technical skills and theoretical knowledge of participants. Evaluation at the end of the training showed that members were able to perform according to the stylistic conventions of each gending tradition. This initiative contributes to the development of a community-based model for the preservation and growth of traditional arts.