Around the World with Bessy

Part One – Europe The Show

Our first touring show is an adaptation of Bessy’s first book, Around the World with Bessy – Part One – Europe. 

• The story is narrated.
• Music is performed by Bessy Bass and Petra Piano.
• Illustrations are projected onto a screen (optional).
• Fully interactive.
• Some surprise guests might also make an appearance!

Additional option for schools and groups;

• The show also has the option to involve a small group of children who already play instruments in the performance.
• Opportunity to perform a solo, duet or as part of a small group with/without Bessy.
• Music is sent in advance.
• Short rehearsal on the day of the performance with the Bessy team.
• Any instrument can be included and participants can choose with their teacher which  pieces they join in with.
• Each piece has been arranged into a variety of clef parts ranging from beginner to approx grade 4 level. 

Suitable for all children up to age 12.

Around the World with Bessy and Friends!

This version of our first interactive children’s show, Around the World with Bessy – Part One – Europe, is as above but with the addition of Bessy being joined live on stage by her friends from the first book.

It gives the opportunity to see and hear a wide variety of instruments up close.

This version of the show received a sell-out laurel at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017.

Bessy and friends have got together to form a flexible ensemble to perform interactive chamber music concerts for children and their families. They made their debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019 with their lunchtime show where the audience munched their packed lunch whilst being serenaded by the band. In usual Bessy style though, they were encouraged to join in wherever possible and one lucky audience member got to play in the band too!

Suitable for all children up to age 12 and their families.

Find out more about the Bessy Bass Band here!

Around the World with Bessy – Part One and a Half – Bessy Goes Busking – The Show

Bessy’s second show, based on her story, “Part One and Half – Bessy Goes Busking.” premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2018.

• Featuring Bessy’s new friends, Spud’n’Spencer.

• The latest adventure is told by Bessy and Spud’n’Spencer’s musicians as they perform the music on double bass and spoons.

• Fully interactive.

• Make an instrument.

Suitable for all children up to age 12 and their families.

Bessy’s Band Wagon

This is a 2 hour music workshop inspired by “Part One – Europe” for children up to approximately age 12 who play any instrument at any level and/or like to sing.

• Bring an instrument and/or best singing voice.
• Opportunity to learn some body percussion moves and try out some Samba Band rhythms too!
• Participants join the Bessy team to present an informal performance of a mini, adapted version of the story.

For schools and groups,

• Bessy’s Band Wagon can be a follow on workshop from the show or a stand alone workshop.
• Both the show and Bessy’s Band Wagon can be tailored to suit the requirements of your group.

For further information or to enquire about booking a visit from Bessy, please contact us. 

Bessy’s Kitchen Percussion Workshop

Bessy Bass Ltd has teamed up with www.jomaypercussion.co.uk  to create workshops inspired by Bessy’s second book, “Around the World with Bessy – Part One and a half – Bessy Goes Busking.”

THE WORKSHOPS 

• Are creative and sustainable.

• Feature spoons and other kitchen inspired instruments.

• Offer the opportunity to play along with tunes featured in the story and also create their own music.

• Introduce Bessy Bass (standard size double bass) and her little brother Benny Bass (1/4 size, mini double bass),

We aim to facilitate music-making by…

• Creating an awareness of sound and rhythm in everyday objects.

• Making it accessible to all and encouraging creativity.

• Encourage the exploration of sound using everyday objects found in the kitchen.

Suitable for ALL ages, children and adults alike.

“On Friday 2 February our Primary 4 children enjoyed the opportunity to explore in small workshops a variety of rhythms using kitchen percussion and Double Bass. May Halyburton and Jo May were wonderful at encouraging the children’s own musical creativity as well as developing their coordination and dexterity … all wrapped up in great FUN!  Our Grand Finale incorporated all groups performing together. What a treat!”
– Primary 4 and Mrs K Jones, Head of Music in the Junior School,
George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

All our workshops can be tailored to your requirements and budget. To discuss a bespoke event, please contact us.