Pacifica | ms

Gamelan Pacifica was formed in 1980 and is directed by composer Jarrad Powell. The group is a professional ensemble in residence at the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. The group performs new and innovative music in an international style, drawing their repertoire from various composers and traditions, while seeking to define a style reflective of their own musical tastes, interest, training and instincts. Gamelan Pacifica currently uses three sets of instruments: an iron and bronze set in Central Javanese style; a bronze set in Cirebon style; and an American gamelan made of aluminum. The Central Javanese and...

1. Pacifica is a Philadelphia-based electronic music artist with releases over the past decade on tbtmo, Skylab Operations, and Endorphin (uk) plus tracks on releases from Darla, Double Bass (Japan), and others. Rod (Pacifica) also records w/ wife Wilynda as Collette Carter and produces & collabs w/ many others. 2. PACIFICA is an American Alternative rock band originally hailing from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, formed in 2006. The band currently consists of guitarists John Mata and Jay Donato, bassist Ikaika Trujillo, and drummer Ricky Jumper. To date, they have released two EP's: Transient Colors & The Process of Illumination. The band...

The Pacifica Quartet is a professional string ensemble based in the Chicago, Illinois area. Its members are: Simin Ganatra, first violin; Sibbi Bernhardsson, second violin; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; and Brandon Vamos, cello. Formed in 1994, the group has won top prizes in international ensemble competitions such as the 1996 Coleman Chamber Music Competition, the 1997 Concert Artists Guild Competition, and the 1998 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition. They have also received Chamber Music America’s prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award in 2002 and the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2006. The Pacifica frequently tours throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Their wide...