Björklunden Hosts Joint Concert with Balinese Gamelan Ensemble & The Appletones

Lawrence University’s Björklunden will host a joint concert on May 5 at 4:30 pm. Gamelan Cahaya Asri (cha-HIGH-ah AH-sree) is Lawrence’s Balinese gamelan Ensemble. Comprised of gongs, drums and metallophones, the group performs traditional pieces and 20th century works by composers from Bali, Indonesia. Also performing are the Appletones – a coed a capella group comprised of music majors and non-music majors alike. The group will be performing arrangements of pop, jazz, contemporary and early music. This free concert is sponsored by the Boynton Society and will be held in the serene surroundings of Björklunden’s Vail Hall. Entrance to the Björklunden lodge is located on Highway 57, south of Baileys Harbor, across from Anschutz Plumbing.