Keluarga Paduan Angklung SMA Negeri 3 Bandung (KPA 3)

Indonesia

Keluarga Paduan Angklung SMA Negeri 3 Bandung (KPA3) is a high school-based organization which was founded in 4 October 1980 after it took part in the exhibition of 25th Anniversary of Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung. Since then, it became the pioneer in performing modern music by traditional instruments. KPA3 has had more than 400 performances since 1980 and more than 220 pieces of music in their repertoire which varies from traditional, classical, and modern compositions. Our major breakthrough was to become one of Indonesia’s leading angklung team in the format of orchestra. As time passed by, KPA3 has been performing in several performances and concerts, and has also obtained numerous achievements, both in national and international festivals. Along its journey, KPA3 has enlightened its vision in strengthening the quality of angklung tradition and making angklung as one of Indonesia’s contribution to the tapestry of the history of mankind. Further, KPA3 is strongly determined to continuously develop the interest in angklung playing for the sake of Indonesia’s identity and dignity.