Diseminasi Musik Barat melalui Aransemen Lagu Pop Jawa sebagai Upaya Membangun Apresiasi Musik Warga Desa Banaran VIII

Abstract

This article aims to describe the implementation of Western music dissemination through Javanese pop song arrangements and to analyze the enhancement of art appreciation among rural communities. The core issue focuses on the severely limited access of villagers to woodwind and brass instruments, necessitating a tailored educational approach to ensure these Western musical instruments are well-received and embraced locally. To address this issue, the study utilizes theoretical frameworks of music appreciation and local culture-based arts education. Data were collected through participatory observation, interviews, and documentation in Banaran VIII Village, Playen, Gunungkidul, and subsequently analyzed using a descriptive-qualitative approach. The study concludes that using Javanese pop songs as a musical bridge successfully integrates unfamiliar instrument sounds with local traditions deeply familiar to the residents. An interactive and communicative performance atmosphere, paired with active support from the Head of the Gunungkidul Education Office, effectively engaged the audience, sparked enthusiasm across various age groups, and reinforced the sustainability of rural arts education programs.