Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA-World Music Day is celebrated every June 21. This commemoration is intended as a form of appreciation for the world's musicians and for music itself. The theme this year is "Make Music" which means to make or create music.
According to the Head of the UNESA Music Arts Study Program, Moh. Sarjoko, S.Sn., M.Pd., the theme does not only mean making music, but furthermore means innovation and creativity to continue to advance and enrich the musical treasures. In the context of Indonesia, of course, it can color and enrich or strengthen the musical traditions of the country.
“Masik is an art that is clearly related to the creativity and innovation of the musicians or the musicians themselves. From this theme, it actually seems to invite us to continue to present music which is really not just art that has aesthetic or entertainment value, but also has a role or power to break into reality," he said.
In general, he continued, music is closely related to various aspects of life such as spiritual, social, and even political. Not surprisingly, approaching the democratic party, many use music as a means of political campaigning.
For him, Indonesia has a musical tradition to be proud of. Each region has its own musical arts and philosophical values that distinguish it from other regions. Then came young talents from various regions who played a role in the development of genres and types of music.
The wealth of potential is an important provision in developing Indonesian music. “People think that music is just for entertainment. However, music is broader than that. Music can be therapy, it can be a work of art, it can be a national identity and many more,” he explained.
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On the momentum of this World Music Day, not only as an effort to realize the importance of music in life, but also to grow respect or appreciation for the former musicians. Not only to the father of world music, Johann Sebastian Bach, but also to Indonesian musicians such as Ki Hajar Dewantara for example. “He is not only an educational figure, but also a great musician. Every education he creates is related to art and music,” he said.
Sarjoko highlighted the 'tradition' of song covers that are rife. According to him, the cover of the song is a positive thing. However, there are still some important notes that must be considered, including the ethics of the cover that must be put forward. In addition, the cover tradition is good as a music learning process. However, it would be bad if the cover violates copyright or something.
Everyone can make music, even with advances in technology and the internet now allows anyone to self-taught music. However, if you want to develop further, you can study in formal educational institutions or in music study programs which are of course more structured, based on scientific disciplines, methods and curriculum.
“Hopefully this World Music Day commemoration will make all parties aware of the meaning and role of music in life and foster respect for former musicians and pride in the country's rich, diverse and colorful musical heritage. This developing traditional music of our nation is part of our national identity that we should be proud of and develop," he hoped. [UNESA PR]
Author: Angel Millehelena
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