bassonovas

BASSONOVAS Inc.

Bassendean's very own Samba band!

Also check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Bassonovas

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HISTORY:

The Bassonovas are a Community Samba Percussion Group based in the suburb of Bassendean, just 10 kms East of Perth City. 

They first began in Feb 2007 and today, continue to party in WA, with their own funky compositions and rhythms from Brazil! 

They were initially established by the Town of Bassendean council, who still play a huge role in their ongoing success! 

Their original founders were Richy Glasgow, Jacqui Otago and current Musical Director Maria Daniels (MD - Pardon the pun!) 

In Jan 2022 Maria expanded her classes by teaching African Drumming  and this has also been a great success!

HOW THEY OPERATE:

The Bassonovas operate partly under the wing of the Town of Bassendeans RElax Classes. (R E stands for Recreation and Engagement.) 

Both the Samba Drumming and African Drumming classes are taught on a weekly basis each Term, with Maria Daniels as the RElax Course Instructor and Musical Director of the Bassonovas INC Community drumming group.

All Bassonovas Members must participate in the Samba Drumming RElax classes, with African Drumming classes being optional. This way, all participants can collaborate and learn together, in a friendly and productive environment.

For more information, click on the page links above. 

GIGS: 

Gigs apply to the Bassonovas INC Members only. These include community, corporate, private, charity functions and parades. 

The band dress in loud, colorful, sparkly carnival costumes and play infectious dance rhythms from Brazil, as well as their own compositions!

They also have an APRA License and Public Liability Insurance.

Static or roaming gigs can vary up to  30 mins (or longer if it's a Parade.) Additional performances are available if required (Conditions apply!) 

They also offer Percussion Workshops in African or Samba drumming, which is great fun, team building and very therapeutic! 

All work will be discussed and quoted prior to confirmation of booking agreement. We also can add Samba dancers to our performances at an additional cost, so look no further! We are guaranteed to get your party started! 

Please note: African Drumming Gigs are not available at this stage - but Workshops certainly are and have been quite popular!

SAMBA DANCERS: 

When required, the Bassonovas sub contract Samba dancers at an additional cost. This adds that extra spice and pizzazz to the show! 

Our dancers  are usually from 'RIO VIDA' Brazilian dance school who are of high quality and look spectacular! However, we can use other dancers if required. Please see the pics on this Website or check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riovidaperth/  

PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS: Samba or African

Percussion workshops are available for high schools, community, corporate and charity organisations, from the ages of 13 upwards.

Workshops can last from 60 to 90 minutes, for up to 25 people, with the help of 2 to 4 Bassonovas. This encourages great social team building, is great fun and very therapeutic! Absolutely no experience needed and we also supply all instruments. 

Sessions are simple and easy to follow! After a short time, participants will be playing an orchestra of funky, traditional beats! 

BOOKINGS: 

For more info, please visit the BOOKINGS Page (links above) or call Bookings on 0401 995 027 or Email bassonovas@gmail.com   

RElax CLASSES: (Info on Samba or African drumming)

Please click the page links above for more information on classes. 

Alternatively, call the Town of Bassendean on 08 9377 8000 for registrations or enrolments, or go to the Town's website on: https://www.bassendean.wa.gov.au/  Click on 'Community' and look for 'RElax Programs.' 

NOTE:  By all means try our 'FREE Day - No pay' Discover Drumming class on the first day of every Term. (Watch out for the ads!) 

Here you can sample the class and decide whether you would like to enrol for the rest of Term! Registrations essential! 

BASSONOVAS MUSICAL DIRECTOR and RElax COURSE INSTRUCTOR:

Meet the Bassonovas Musical Director and RElax Course Instructor - Maria Daniels!                                                           

Maria is originally from London and has 26 years experience of teaching music. She has taught Guitar for all ages, instructed High School bands, has 24 years experience in Samba percussion and 7 years experience in African Percussion.

She also has 26 years experience in Band Management and Bookings and has been a Musician - playing guitar and bass since the age of 12. 

Maria has also taken a keen interest in the RAV Vast and Handpan drums, teaching the basic fundamentals and has recently taken up African Kora, Double Bass and Piano! 

If Maria was to describe herself in a few words, she says "I come from a musical family! I am of Anglo Indian decent. I was born in London, emigrated to Australia and teach Brazilian and African Percussion! My history with Music and the Arts have always been a passion! I believe that if you nurture your people well, the returns will be plentiful! If you enjoy what you do, it will never be seen as work!'  

Well that definitely is the case with the Bassonovas! :) 

Community drumming is therapeutic and fun!