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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Double or Nothing
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Drag To Be Single
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Dragadiddledooooo!
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Dun’t Be Blue Mon
Medium Percussion Ensemble w/Rhythm Section$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 9-10
- Length: 3:00
- State Lists: Indiana, Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba, Drum Set, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Timbales, Cowbell, Wood Block, (2) Congas, Optional Steel Drums
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Easy WDL Concert Show 1
Marisa’s Merengue (1st 1:17 – from Rhythmsicles), Katie’s Bossa, Mambo Schmambo (from Rhythmsicles)$115.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:28
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Ride Cymbal, Triangle, Hi Hat, (2) Cowbells, Floor Tom, Police Whistle, Congas, Bongos, Shaker, Triangle, Claves, Vibra Slap, Guiro, (2) Snare Drums, Concert Bass Drum, (2) Timpani, (2) Concert Toms, Wood Block, Crash Cymbal
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Easy WDL Show 10
Schwanky, Trash Mob, Crossfire from Backpack O’ Cadences, Tocando Mi Timbal$170.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 4:10
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, (3) Timpani, Suspended Cymbals, (3) Concert Toms, Mark Tree, Tambourine, Cabasa, Claves, Brake Drum, Shaker, Mounted Cowbell, Homemade Shaker, Bass Guitar, Timbales, Bongos, Samba Whistle, Concert Bass Drum, Congas, Surdo, 20 or 30 Gallon Metal Garbage Cans, Metal Garbage Can Lids, 5 Gallon Plastic Buckets, Large Rubber Garbage Can or Floor Tom
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Easy WDL Show 5
Rockata & Fugue, Jumpstreet, Bashin’, Jorge El Loco$180.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:00
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Cowbell, Triangle, (2) Timpani, Ride Cymbal, Toms (1 per snare player), Vibraslap, Shakers, 20 or 30 Gallon Metal Trash Cans, Metal Pots, 5 Gallon Plastic Buckets (Canbots !), Police Whistle, Low Tom, Slide Whistle, Splash Cymbal, Siren Whistle, (2) Temple Blocks, Slapstick, Concert BD, Duck Call
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Easy WDL Show 6
Bongo Louie, Gotta Have It Hot, Mozambique, Traffic Jam$170.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Length: 5:10
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba, (3) African Drums, (2) Djembes, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Concert Bass Drum, Large China Cymbal, Large Tom, Bongos, Tam Tam, Medium Shaker, Large Metal Shaker, Metal Guiro or Shakere, (2) Cowbells, Siren Whistle, Tambourine, Agogo Bells, Samba Whistle, Hi Hat, Claves, Vibra Slap
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El Caribe
Medium Concert Ensemble w/Optional Steel Drums$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 10-12
- Length: 3:33
Instrumentation: Xylophone, (2) Marimbas, Vibes, Timbale set-up (includes 2 cowbells and crash cymbal), Congas, Cowbell, Shaker, Drum Set, Bass Guitar, Optional Steel Drums
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El Gran Temblor
Easy-Medium Timpani Solo$8.00- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 1
- Length: 3:25
- State Lists: Florida, Missouri, New York, Texas
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El Tumbáo Mio
An advanced ensemble with marimba & timbale soloist options.$55.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V, Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 10-11
- Length: 5:00
Instrumentation: xylophone, vibes, one 4.0 oct. marimba, one 4.5 octave marimba (players 1 & 3 can share), timbales, timbale bell, congas, bongos, shaker, drum set, bass guitar
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Eleven Lords a Leaping
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Fiesta Latina
Medium-Advanced Percussion Ensemble w/Rhythm Section$45.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 9-12
- Length: 3:03
- State Lists: Indiana, Virginia
Instrumentation: Xylophone, (2) Marimbas, Vibes, Electric Bass, Drum Set, (2) Congas, Timbales & Cowbell, Shaker, Optional Steel Drums
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Fifteen to Life
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Final Lap
Medium-Advanced Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Fire in the Groove
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: 1:48
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Xylophone, Vibes, Marimba, (4) Timpani, Hi-Hat, Congas, Timbales w/ High & Low Cowbells & Crash Cymbal, Optional Bass Guitar
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Fla! Fla! Fla! Ma-Que!
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Flam Bake
Easy-Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Flam Tappin’ Boogie
Medium Snare Drum Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)
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Flamenco
Grade IV Timpani Solo- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 1
From Timp-Tastic (not sold individually)
Instrumentation: Grade IV Timpani Solo