Composition
“remarkable…a stunning sequence of music” Nick Holmes, of a choral version of Two, Three from Missing Pieces, written for Southwell Music Festival
Born out of curiosity and an interest in performer-led music-making, Missing Pieces is a collection of 5 compositions, created by Gemma Bass, which intentionally have bits missing. Key elements of the music are left to chance or choice and put into the hands of whoever is performing them.
Parts 1-4 of this project open up these pieces for infinite involvement and interpretation, from deep intimacy and vulnerability to chaos and anarchy, the performances will be as individual as the people involved in them.
part 1 (me) solo versions
album by Gemma Bass, OUT NOW on efpi records (listen here)
part 2 (us) co-devised trio versions
Gemma Bass w/ Richard Jones & Amy Jolly,
OUT NOW on efpi records (listen here)
part 3 (them) ‘chance’ versions
Gemma Bass w/ local improvisers
coming out summer 2025…
part 4 (you) scores available to buy and share
create your own versions
Gemma is currently working on folk song arrangements, exploring nature, story-telling, song and sound. Some of these recently featured in a performance alongside other arrangements by Graham South. Nick Holmes wrote a lovely review which you can read…
New Work LIVE
If you or your ensemble would like to perform any of the Missing Pieces scores please let us know via the contact page. We’d be happy to list it here.
10 March 2025 - Leeds | part 2 (us) POSTPONED TIL AUTUMN 2025
JollyBassJones perform their versions of the Missing Pieces scores, plus new material
@Fusebox - Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds