Lalo Davila
Lalo Davila is currently Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. Lalo received his Bachelor of Music degree from Texas A & M Corpus Christi and a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas.
Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Lalo has extensive experience as an educator, composer, author, and performer. Lalo was named in “Nashville’s Top Five 1998 Percussionist of the Year” category. Lalo spent three years (1984-1986) performing and instructing with the University of North Texas Percussive Arts Society Championship Drum Line, and his MTSU drum-line received first place awards at the P.A.S. indoor competition in 2001 and 2004. Lalo has served as an instructor for the Phantom Regiment, Sky Ryders, Blue Colts, and the Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps. He has toured with many artists including the Take 6 summer 1996 tour of Japan. Other performances include: the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra, the Nashville Symphony, the Nashville Jazz Orchestra, the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, the Nashville Chamber Chorus, the Nashville Ballet, Sixpence None The Richer, Clay Walker, Vikki Carr, Allen Vizzutti, Arturo Sandoval, and Shari Lewis to name a few. Mr. Davila has recently performed percussion and lead vocals for the American Bible Society CD project and can also be heard on Kirk Whalum’s Grammy-nominated CD “Hymns in the Garden.” Currently, Lalo performs with several Latin groups including Orkesta Eme Pe. Most recently, Lalo’s voice can be heard both as Jafar in Disney’s Dual Language Series “Aladdin,” and in the 2012 DreamWorks movie “People Like Us.” He plays percussion on the PlayStation Game Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time.
Known as an outstanding clinician and adjudicator, Lalo has conducted clinics throughout the United States, Australia, Paris, Mexico, Sweden, Cuba, and Japan. He is the author of Contemporary Rudimental Studies and Solos and Play at First Sight. Lalo is an active clinician/performer for the Pearl Corporation, Row-Loff Productions, Avedis Zildjian Co., Innovative Percussion, Grover Pro Percussion, and EVANS Drumheads.
Works by Lalo Davila
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7 Down
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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A La Escuela
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 7
- Length: 2:01
- State Lists: Texas
From Latin Cuisine (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Bongos, Timbales, Maracas, Claves, Cowbells
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Asi Bailo Yo!
Grade III Timpani Solo- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 1
From Timp-Tastic (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade III Timpani Solo
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Baila Conmigo
- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 7
- Length: 1:32
- State Lists: Texas
From Latin Cuisine (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Bongos, Guiro, Cha Cha Bell (small cowbell)
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Better Call SoSal
Medium Concert Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 10
- Length: 3:42
Instrumentation: Steel Pan, Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimbas (one 4 1/3 octave), Timbales with 2 Cowbells & Crash Cymbal, Congas, Bass Guitar, Drumset
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Big Ben
Grade II Timpani Solo- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 1
From Timp-Tastic (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Timpani Solo
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Bim Bam Boom
Medium Percussion Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 11
- Length: 2:45
Instrumentation: Lead Pan, Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimbas, Electric Bass, Drum Set, Shaker, Claves, Bongos, Bongo Bell, Congas, Timbales w/(2) Cowbells & Crash Cymbal
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Buckingham Palace
Grade III Timpani Solo- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 1
From Timp-Tastic (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade III Timpani Solo
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Bugadafish
Enjoy this fun collection of 15 drum set solos for the aspiring beginner. Optional play-along tracks, (downloadable on this page), make for an educational experience in helping the performer develop solid rhythm and time. Performance Videos: John Gene$15.00- State Lists: Texas
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Coconut Tea
Grade IV Timpani Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Timp-Tastic (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade IV Timpani Solo
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Come On Seven
Medium-Advanced Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos
A guide to learning and performing rudiments! The book contains the 40 PAS rudiments with corresponding solos. Also included are 5 graduated solos utilizing ALL the rudiments. The book comes with 2 CD’s that include the individual rudiments performed at [...]$25.00- State Lists: Missouri, Texas
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Cruzin’ Jamaica
Medium Percussion Ensemble w/Rhythm Section$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 9-13
- Length: 3:18
- State Lists: Indiana
Instrumentation: Xylophone, (2) Marimbas, Vibes, Bass Guitar, (2) Cowbells, Timbales, Congas, Drum Set, Optional Steel Drums
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Cumbia for Joel
Easy-Medium Percussion Ensemble$40.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 11
- Length: 3:35
Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimbas (one 4 1/2 octave), Congas, Guiro, Maracas, Timbales w/ Cowbell, Drum Set, Bass Guitar (Optional Steel Pans)
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D.D.T. Banned
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Dance of the Penguins
Grade II Timpani Solo- Level: Easy/Grade II
- Players: 1
From Timp-Tastic (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade II Timpani Solo
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Danielle’s Cha Cha Cha
- Players: 6
- Length: 2:47
- State Lists: Florida
From Groovesicles (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Timpani, Congas, Timbales
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De Janeiro Daze
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Vibes, Marimba (4 & 1/3 oct. for two players), (4) Timpani, Small Shaker, Agogo Bells, Surdo or Floor Tom, Police Whistle, Tamborims, Suspended Cymbal, Splash Cymbal
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Don’t Answer That!
Medium-Advanced Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Dos Amigos
Grade III Timpani/Snare Duet- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
From Uncommon Duos (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade III Timpani/Snare Duet