Managing School-Based Gamelan Program as a Strategy for Cultural Sustainability and Preservation in Secondary Education

Muhammad Najmul Ulum; Muhammad Nur Hakim

Authors

Muhammad Najmul Ulum Universitas KH. Abdul Chalim
Muhammad Nur Hakim Universitas KH. Abdul Chalim

Keywords:

Cultural Sustainability, Gamelan Program, School Based Management, Secondary Education, Traditional Music Preservation

Abstract

Digital modernization posing a substantial threat of cultural homogenization among the younger generation requires educational institutions to move beyond formal curricula and maximize non-formal spaces for heritage preservation. This study aims to investigate the operational management of the gamelan extracurricular program as a strategic vehicle for local cultural preservation and character building in secondary education. A qualitative case study design was employed at SMPN 2 Jatirejo, Mojokerto, gathering data through in-depth interviews with five key informants, field observations, and institutional documentation. The gathered data were analyzed using thematic analysis, integrated through Mulyasa’s extracurricular management framework and Setiawan’s cultural preservation theory. The study reveals that the program successfully establishes a living heritage ecosystem sustained by three managerial pillars: strategic recruitment of professional local practitioners, provision of an architecturally isolated pavilion, and structured biannual financial maintenance allocations. Pedagogically, the utilization of notation-based instruction effectively instills both musical proficiency and traditional Javanese values such as harmoni and andhap asor, though a managerial gap persists regarding limited student participation in external macro-competitions. This research implies that institutionalizing traditional arts through responsive administrative support and active community engagement transforms schools from passive knowledge transmitters into vital hubs for community-based cultural sustainability platforms.

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