Composition

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, on efpi records (listen now)

part 2 (us) co-devised trio versions - Gemma Bass w/ Richard Jones & Amy Jolly

part 3 (them) unprepared ‘chance’ versions - Gemma Bass w/ local improvisers

part 4 (you) scores available to buy and share  - create your own versions

Tour Dates

24 November 2023 - Hastings | part 3 (them)

w/ Ellie Westbrooke and Olie Brice @ Two Ship, The Beacon, Hastings

22 January 2024 - Manchester | part 3 (them)

w/ David Birchall and Adam Fairhall @ The Peer Hat, Manchester

8 March 2024 - Shipley | part 2 (us)

w/ Richard Jones & Amy Jolly @ The Triangle, Shipley - tickets here

9 March 2024 - Loughborough | part 2 (us)

w/ Richard Jones & Amy Jolly @ Public, Loughborough - tickets here

16 March 2024 - Manchester | part 2 (us)

w/ Richard Jones & Amy Jolly @ The Edge, Chorlton, Manchester - tickets here

30 May 2024 - Newcastle | part 3 (them)

w/ John Pope & Chris Bartholomew @ Cobalt, Newcastle - tickets here

20 June 2024 - Manchester | part 4 (you)

w/ Manchester Camerata @ Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester - tickets here

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