The Berkshire Bateria

The Berkshire Bateria Escola de Samba Parade Concert In Boston

From the Director:

I’d like to introduce our unique performance group: The Berkshire Bateria Escola De Samba. Our current roster of thirty talented performers include drummers, dancers, singers and melodic instrumentalists. The group performs a wide variety of music from Brazil, including hot samba rhythms and cool bossa nova jazz.

Because our show (and fee schedule) can be tailored to fit any venue, our touring program has brought us to stages at city parks, universities, corporate and charity events, arts festivals, nightclubs, theatres and parades!

It is precisely because of our varied repertoire that we provide universal appeal! Children, teens, adults and seniors all enjoy aspects of our show.

In addition to the material supplied in the information package, a short video is available with out-takes from several live performances.

Please call any time to discuss how we may fit into your entertainment needs.

Sincerely,

Jim Weber
Director B.B.E.S.

Rave Reviews

Here’s what some of our most recent audience members had to say:

“I just want to share with you how positive the response has been to the performance, everyone just love the samba rhythms, you are the buzz of the town this morning!” – Stephanie Grotz, Town of Monterey Parade Committee Chairperson

“We loved you! Amazing performance! Thanks a million.” – Jeanne Flemming, Director, New York City Halloween Parade

“The students and faculty have voted again for the Berkshire Bateria to be the entertainers they want most to see on campus.” – Lisa Weitzman, Director of Student Activities, Berkshire School.

“It is my pleasure to offer a high recommendation for The Berkshire Bateria Escola de Samba. They performed to two packed houses of enthusiastic audiences (at the Hynes Convention Center) and at all times were easy to work with, professional and accommodating.” – Nancy Dellarocco, Production Director, First Night, Boston

“You and your performers were a huge hit, from beginning to end! Thanks for all the great energy you brought to our festival. You are all angels!” – Kristi Nelson, Director, Hospice Care, Summerfest

Venues

The Berkshire Bateria Escola De Samba has performed at:

The New York City Halloween Parade

The Boston International Center’s “Global Picnic”

Green Mountain College – Vermont

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts at North Adams

Downtown Pittsfield “Your Hometown” 4th of July Festivities

Shelburne Falls Art Bank

Monterey Town Parade – Monterey, MA

Summerfest of the Berkshires – Great Barrington, MA

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Fire & Water Cafe – Northampton, MA

First Night (New Year’s Eve) – Boston, MA

The Hynes Convention Center of Boston

The Provincetown Waterfront Festival – Provincetown, MA

The Old Egremont Club – South Egremont, MA

Winterfest Berkshire Hoot

Smith College (with Airto Moreira & FLora Purim) – Northampton, MA

Berkshire School – Sheffield, MA

Millbrook School – Millbrook, NY

Otis Elementary School – Otis, MA

Camphill Village Adult Community – Hillsdale, NY

First Night (New Year’s Eve) – Saratoga Springs, NY

Marlboro College – Vermont

Wendall Town Hall – Wendall, MA

Canaan Connecticut Town Hall

Greylock Federal Credit Union employee picnic – Pittsfield, MA

The Hilton Hotel (for The Heart Association)

Harvard University – Cambridge, MA

Northeastern University – Boston, MA

Berkshire Community College – Pittsfield, MA

Great Barrington Town Bandstand – Great Barrington, MA

Brodie Mountain Ski Lodge – New Ashford, MA

Kushi Institute yearly conference – Poultney, VT

Bogie’s Nightclub – Great Barrington, MA

The Lenox Club – Lenox, MA

The Phoenix School – Peabody, MA

Simon’s Rock College of Bard – Gt Barrington, MA

The Interlaken School of Art – Interlaken, MA

The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School – Gt Barrington, MA

Berkshire Mountain Yoga – Gt Barrington, MA

Long Wharf Fireworks – Boston, MA

The Mahaiwe Theatre – Gt Barrington, MA

and many, many more

Members of the Berkshire Bateria performed at Brazil Day in NYC 9/01

Carrying our drums thru the crowd in Manhattan
Break Time