Joshua Bass
Musican
Boston,MA
Summary
Professional Musician with strong performance experience and deep understanding of music theory, notation and history. Self-motivated with dedication and proven to work independently and collaboratively. Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Business-minded and personable in consistently maintaining excellent communication and building productive relationships with diverse professionals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pit Musician
Andover High School
Andover, MA
01.2022 - Current
- Andover High School show choir competition band
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 7 shows.
- Played electric bass
- Punctually attended 3 practices.
Pit Musician
Dartmouth College
Hannover , NH
11.2022 - 11.2022
- "Pippin"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 7 shows.
- Played guitar (electric, acoustic, nylon), banjo, ukulele, mandolin
- Punctually attended 3 practices monthly.
Pit Musician
Wakefield High School Theater Arts
Wakefield, MA
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 1 show
- Played Bass
- Punctually attended 1 rehearsal
Pit Musician
Needham High School
Needham , MA
10.2022 - 10.2022
- "The Adams Family"
- Punctually attended 3 practices monthly.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Performed in 3 shows.
- Played guitar (electric, semi-hollow, nylon), banjo, ukulele
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
Pit Musician
New Britian YWCA And CSDNB Summer Music Theater
New Britain, CT
08.2022 - 08.2022
- "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 3 shows.
- Played guitar 2 (electric, acoustic, 12 String acoustic)
- Punctually attended 4 practices monthly.
Pit Musician
Uncommon Theater Company
Foxborough, MA
07.2022 - 07.2022
- "Something Rotten"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 4 shows.
- Played guitar 1 (electric, acoustic, nylon, 12 String Acoustic)
- Punctually attended 4 practices monthly.
Pit Musician
Concord Youth Theatre Inc
Concord, MA
07.2022 - 07.2022
- "Mamma Mia"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 3 shows.
- Played guitar 1/2 combined (electric, acoustic, 12 String acoustic)
- Punctually attended 2 practices monthly.
Pit Musician
Cambridge School Of Weston
Weston, MA
06.2022 - 06.2022
- "Mamma Mia"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 3 shows.
- Played guitar 1/2 combined (electric, acoustic, 12 String acoustic)
- Punctually attended 12 practices monthly.
Pit Musican
Saugus Theater Company
Saugus, MA
05.2022 - 05.2022
- "Spring Awakening" Sub
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 1 shows.
- Played guitar (electric, acoustic, 12 String acoustic)
Pit Musician
Milton Players
Milton, MA
05.2022 - 05.2022
- "Godspell"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 6 shows.
- Played guitar 2 and vocals (electric, acoustic)
- Punctually attended 3 practices monthly.
Pit Musician
Lowell High School
Lowell, MA
05.2022 - 05.2022
- "Mamma Mia"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 3 shows.
- Played guitar (electric, 12 String acoustic)
- Punctually attended 3 practices monthly.
Pit Musician
Tewksbury High School
Tewksbury, MA
04.2022 - 04.2022
- "Mamma Mia"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 4 shows.
- Played guitar (electric, 12 String acoustic)
- Punctually attended 6 practices monthly.
Pit Musician
Braintree High School
Braintree, MA
04.2022 - 04.2022
- "Something Rotten"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 4 shows.
- Played guitar 1 (electric, semi hollow, nylon, 12 String acoustic)
- Punctually attended 4 practices monthly.
Musician
The Jazz Deciples
Andover, MA
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 1 show
- Played Bass
- Punctually attended 1 rehearsal
Pit Musician
Wakefield High School Theater Arts
Wakefield, MA
11.2021 - 11.2021
- "All Together Now"
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
- Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
- Performed in 2 shows.
- Played guitar (electric, acoustic)
- Punctually attended 2 practices monthly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambridge School of Weston
Weston, MA 06.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Performance Guitar/bass & Contemp Writing & Prod
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA 09.2020 - Current
Skills
Extensive performance background
Arranging music
Extensive and varied repertoire
Comprehensive knowledge of harmony
Musical notation reading
Guitar expertise
Perfect pitch
Music theory expertise
Specializing in Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Musical Theater
Sight Reading
Orchestra background
Live performances
Musical theory
Talented sight-reader
Music writing
Music Theory
Private Lessons
Live sessions
Outgoing and friendly
Transposing
Bass expertise
Banjo expertise
Ukulele expertise
Mandolin expertise
Additional Information
Studied with:
Scotty Johnson 2022-Present
Rick Peckham 2020-2022
Ed Lucie (Bass) 2019-2020
Rick Mclaughlin (Arranging) 2019-2020
Caio Aufine 2018-2020
Gustavo Asiss-Brasil 2016-2020
Timeline
Pit Musician
Dartmouth College
11.2022 - 11.2022
Pit Musician
Wakefield High School Theater Arts
11.2022 - 11.2022
Pit Musician
Needham High School
10.2022 - 10.2022
Pit Musician
New Britian YWCA And CSDNB Summer Music Theater
08.2022 - 08.2022
Pit Musician
Uncommon Theater Company
07.2022 - 07.2022
Pit Musician
Concord Youth Theatre Inc
07.2022 - 07.2022
Pit Musician
Cambridge School Of Weston
06.2022 - 06.2022
Pit Musican
Saugus Theater Company
05.2022 - 05.2022
Pit Musician
Milton Players
05.2022 - 05.2022
Pit Musician
Lowell High School
05.2022 - 05.2022
Pit Musician
Tewksbury High School
04.2022 - 04.2022
Pit Musician
Braintree High School
04.2022 - 04.2022
Pit Musician
Andover High School
01.2022 - Current
Musician
The Jazz Deciples
12.2021 - 12.2021
Pit Musician
Wakefield High School Theater Arts
11.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Performance Guitar/bass & Contemp Writing & Prod
Berklee College of Music
09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cambridge School of Weston
06.2020 - 06.2020