The History of “Roemah Musik Harry Roesli”

 (RMHR) The central figure of RMHR is late Mr. Harry Roesli, who was born with an original name Djauhar Zahrsyah Fachrudin Roesli (1951-2004). He was known as one of the influential artists in Bandung. His artwork often addressed critical issues against the government, such as of injustice that is experienced by the common people. Historically in1970s the late Mr. Harry Roesli along with relatives and friends took the initiative to establish an art 66 Indah Purwanti and Indah Widiastuti / Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 184 ( 2015 ) 63 – 70 studio, called ‘Depot Kreasi Seni Bandung’ (DKSB). DKSB was initially formed without any involvement of the outsiders. Responding to the lack of art venues in Bandung, he later decided to open his home as a gathering place, for sharing knowledge and creativity for everyone. This lend base to the establishment of various institution, including RMHR. Fig.1. Late Mr. Harry Roesli, Founder of DKSB/RMHR. Source: https://picasaweb.google.com/harryroeslifoundation. The establishment DKSB then formulated main program that was meant to give space for Bandung people to learn and be creative through arts. Some famous musicians such as Didi Petet, Armand Maulana, Candil and Charlie (Setia Band) had joined DKSB. Non-formal education program for street-children was established by the late Mr.Harry Roesli on 1998. He was mainly concerned about the fate of children who were victimized by poverty due to the financial crisis in 1998. The education process in DKSB for street-children follows several stages of learning, which they termed as ‘house’ – instead of class or level: x Rumah Belajar (House of Learning), in this level, learners are taught basic education such as reading, math, and writing. Learners were also instilled with good values such as good manners and good behavior. x Rumah Kreatif (House of Creativity), in this level, learners were equipped with skills appropriate to learner interests. DKSB provided training for life skills, such as carpentry, automotive, sewing, and makeup class. In addition, students are also taught art such as; make crafts, music, and dance. x Rumah Kreasi (House of Creation), participants in the program that had been through a briefing on the Rumah Kreatif, they made small groups that have similar interests to produce something. Like the students who are interested in the art of music creation combined with other students who have similar interests to then make musical instruments and sound system themselves, or make a song. x Rumah Berkarya (House to create), in this program they were considered independent enough to work in the industrial world. Due to funding problems, in the same year DKSB initiated a business unit that is called the “House Music” Harry Roesli (RMHR), located at Supratman Street no. 59 Bandung. Currently, RMHR remains consistent to continue their work programs namely: program courses, education programs for street-children and the creative community. It is managed by the son of Mr. Harry Roesli, Layala Roesli and Lahami Roesli. Both of the programs above produce influential musicians in the music industry. RMHR continuing education programs for street-children has been performed to prevent them to indulge in nonproductive activities on the streets, and instead, to support their music potential of the music and to bring changes on behavior so that they can be kept away from, the negative influences of street life. Currently around 18 memberstaffs of RMHR foster street musician within the range of age (10- 25 years). For students who are categorized as children (10-18 years old) accounted for six people. Mostly these children, taking street life, would trigger the other children, normally their siblings, to follow their footsteps to become a street musician. These children and their younger siblings are invited to join in RMHR.

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