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About ISI Bali

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Faculty of Performing Arts

Faculty of Fine Art and Design (FSRD)

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Research, Creation and Dissemination of Arts and Design

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National Competitive Research

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Bali Citta Swabudaya (BCS)

Community Service

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MUSIC

Study Program 

Description

The Music Study Program at ISI Bali was established on April 4, 2013, with a strong commitment to developing music education that integrates both local and global perspectives, in alignment with the institution’s vision and mission. This program not only emphasizes musical competence but also equips students with skills in multimedia, computing, and digital technology relevant to the needs of the creative industries and the professional workforce.

Supported by qualified faculty members with expertise in their respective fields, the Music Study Program fosters focused and innovative research in the development of music studies. Furthermore, the program collaborates with various partners, including music companies, maestros, schools, and training institutions at both local and national levels.

Through internships, independent projects, teaching assistance, entrepreneurship, and research within the framework of the Kampus Berdampak  program, students are provided with opportunities to develop their professional and creative capacities in real-world working environments.

VISION

To become a leading music arts study program at the local, national, and global levels in accordance with the progression of the times.

MISSION

  • To realize the provision of quality higher education in the field of music arts.

  • To realize high-quality research and creation in dance, as well as actively engage in community service to support education in the field of music arts, based on science and technology (IPTEKS).

  • To realize the publication of research results and musical creations through scientific journals by utilizing technology.

  • To realize a comprehensive information center for data in the field of music arts.

  • To realize a transparent and accountable academic management system.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

STUDY PROGRAM COORDINATOR

I Ketut Sumerjana,S.Sn.,M.Sn

LABORATORY COORDINATOR

Anggi Surya Nugraha Harahap, S.Sn.

STUDY PROGRAM STAFF

LECTURER

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Music Study Program can pursue careers as Professional Musicians, Educators, Researchers/Analysts, Music Experts and Writers/Journalists, Music Mentors, Music Entrepreneurs, as well as Administrative Staff in the music sector.

Graduates of the Music Study Program have broad career opportunities across various fields. They can excel as Professional Musicians, performing and creating works within the national and international music industries. Additionally, they are equipped with the skills to become Educators in both formal and non-formal educational institutions, as well as contribute as Researchers, Analysts, or Scholars who explore the theoretical, historical, and cultural aspects of music.

Their writing skills and critical thinking abilities also open pathways to roles as Music Experts or Writers and Journalists in various media outlets. Graduates may also serve as Music Mentors within communities or institutions and develop their own enterprises as Entrepreneurs in the music industry. Moreover, they can assume positions as Administrative Staff in governmental agencies or organizations related to the development of arts and culture.

LECTURER

Study Program Music

Ricky Irawan, M.Sn

Ricky Irawan, M.Sn, is a lecturer and researcher specializing in musicology and ethnomusicology. A graduate of the Master’s Program in Nusantara Music Studies at ISI Surakarta (2014), he is currently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Melbourne, supported by the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (2025). Actively conducting research on Nusantara music, he has been awarded the PDUPT grant in 2020 for his study on Balinese Popular Music from 1950 to 1965, and the P2DSD grant in 2024 for the reconstruction of Sang Hyang Gendings. His scholarly works have been published in various national and international forums, underscoring his dedication to advancing Indonesian music research within both academic and global cultural contexts.

I Ketut Sumerjana, S.Sn., M.Sn.

Ketut Sumerjana, S.Sn., M.Sn, is a lecturer and musician specializing in music and scoring composition. He is actively involved in creating music for films, documentaries, fiction, jingles, marches, and hymns, and frequently serves as a judge in national-level music competitions. His interest in transdisciplinary research has led him to explore relaxation music therapy for tinnitus patients, the utilization of 20 kHz frequency waves in engineering high-pH drinking water, and the effects of ultrasonic music on the preservation of traditional herbal medicine. He has also authored scholarly works and a book chapter entitled Multimedia Design for Children: Creative, Interactive, and Innovative, which highlights his contributions to the development of music and creative technology.

I Komang Darmayuda, S.Sn., M.Si

I Komang Darmayuda, S.Sn., M.Si, was born in Sukawati, Gianyar, on April 28, 1970. A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Western Music from ISI Yogyakarta (1995) and a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies from Udayana University (2007), he began his career as a lecturer in 1999 at STSI Denpasar, now ISI Bali. He is recognized as the composer of marches and hymns for various institutions, including ISI Bali, UHN I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa, and Warmadewa University. In recognition of his dedication, he received the Satyalancana Karya Satya XX Years Award (2023) from the President of the Republic of Indonesia as well as the Wija Kusuma Certificate from the Regent of Gianyar. In addition to his active creative work, he has authored numerous scholarly articles on music, education, and the preservation of Balinese culture.

I Gede Raditya Yudhistira, S.Sn., M.Sn.

I Gede Raditya Yudhistira, S.Sn., M.Sn., holds a Master of Arts degree (Music Studies) within the Humanities discipline, specifically in the field of Art Creation. He is active as a pianist, composer, and arranger, with significant works including the album 1999 (2024), featuring ten original compositions, the “Jingle ISI BALI Gemilang” (2025), and the opening piece for Bali Sangga Dwipantara V. Additionally, he contributed arrangements for the concert Kerthi Bhuwana Sidhi Meraya Bung Karno Melihat Indonesia. His scholarly publications include Pentagram: Hybrid Music Composition with a Pentagram Modulation Concept (2021), Square Numbers: Hybrid Music Composition with a Concept of Square Number Sequences (2023), and Pentagram: From Complexity to Emotion Through Software Sequencers (2024).

Ni Made Ayu Dwara Putri, S.Sn., M.Sn.

Ni Made Ayu Dwara Putri, S.Sn., M.Sn., is a graduate of the Master of Arts program in Music Studies within the Humanities discipline, specializing in Art Creation. In 2023, she composed a piece entitled Singkuh. In 2024, she actively served as a judge for various vocal competitions and as a choir coach at several educational institutions. By 2025, her involvement expanded to include roles as a mentor, resource person, and facilitator for vocal activities at both regional and national levels. Her scholarly publications include Karang Boma: Musical Composition Based on History, Painting, and Kawi Dalang Art Creativity Theory (2023) and Singkuh: Where Human Imagination Meets Technological Sound Experimentation (2024).

Agustinus Sani Aryanto

Agustinus Sani Aryanto completed his Bachelor’s degree at Universitas Negeri Semarang and his Master’s degree at Universitas Gadjah Mada. He is currently pursuing his doctoral studies in the Department of Performing Arts and Fine Arts Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada, supported by the Indonesian Education Scholarship. His expertise lies in Performing Arts Studies, with a research focus on music education and performing arts. Several of his research projects have been disseminated through journals and published as books. He is also actively engaged in music activities as a performer, arranger, and conductor.

I Pt. Lukita Wiweka Nugraha Putra

I Pt. Lukita Wiweka Nugraha Putra holds a Master’s degree in Art Studies from ISI Bali (2016) with expertise in musicology. His awards include recognition as the arranger for the Bali Kumara Pop Song Generation 9 (2023) and Generation 10 (2024), arranger for the Sakamusikindo Junior album (2024), and arranger for the Alit Pewaris Bali Dwipa music album (2024).

His scholarly publications in journals include: Musical Local Wisdom in the Songs of the Bali Kumara Album (2018), Historical Aspects of Ketut Sumerjana’s “Yogyakarta Nyaman” (From Entertainment to Pre-Therapy Media) (2019), Stages in the Production of Composition for the Satya Gora Dharma Dance Accompaniment (2023), Form Analysis of the Song Bhuana Shanti by I Komang Darmayuda (2023), Boundless Collaboration of Virtual Music in the Digital Age (2024),Pentagram: From Complexity to Emotion Through Software Sequencers (2024)

Yedija Remalya Sidjabat

Yedija Remalya Sidjabat, M.A., is a lecturer in the Music Study Program at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali, specializing primarily in piano. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at ISI Yogyakarta and earned a Master of Arts degree from Gadjah Mada University. Her areas of expertise include music sociology, music performance, music history, and traditional music, with a focus on the relationship between music, society, and cultural-political dynamics. Her research encompasses issues of political identity in hip hop dangdut music and political symbolism in the choral work Dialita. She is actively engaged in international academic forums, including presenting at the PASEA 2024 symposium in the Philippines. In community service, she participates in inclusive music education programs at SLB Negeri 3 Denpasar, utilizing music to support learning and social inclusion for children with special needs. Yedija is committed to integrating teaching, research, and community service to advance music development that is both contextual and reflective.

Wahyu Sri Wiyati, S.Sn., M.Si

Wahyu Sri Wiyati, S.Sn., M.Si., born in Bantul on April 18, 1974, is a lecturer at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali specializing in Music Studies. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from ISI Yogyakarta and a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies from the Graduate Program at Udayana University. Her research focuses include Balinese Adolescents’ Perceptions of Western Classical Music in Denpasar City and A Study of Musicians in the Music Industry at Villa Sanctus Uluwatu, Bali. She teaches courses in violin performance, solfeggio, Western music theory and practice, harmony, popular music appreciation, and ensemble.

Sang Nyoman Satria Irnanningrat, S.Sn., M.Sn

Sang Nyoman Satria Irnanningrat, S.Sn., M.Sn., is a lecturer with a Master’s degree specializing in music. He is actively involved as a music transcriber, educator, curriculum developer for piano and keyboard instruction, songwriter, and author of music books. His published works include Tricks for Playing Pop Piano from Beginner to Advanced Levels (2015), Collection of Songs for Playing Keyboard (2022), and Manual Harmony Learning Module (2021) for students at ISI Denpasar.

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