Lalo Davila

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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  • ScoJo Madness

    Lalo Davila, Scott Johnson
    Advanced Concert Ensemble
    $30.00
    • Level: Extremely Advanced/Grade VI+
    • Players: 5
    • Length: 3:23

    Instrumentation: Marching Snare Drum, Timbales, Congas, Bongos, Bongo Bell, Drum Set

  • Second To One

    Lalo Davila
    Easy-Medium Snare Drum Solo
    • Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
    • Players: 1

    From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)

  • Short Circuits

    Lalo Davila
    Medium Novelty Ensemble (Includes Play Along CD)
    $40.00
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 4-8
    • Length: 3:50

    Instrumentation: (8 or 4) Marching Snare Drums, 8 Toms (graduating in pitch), (6 to 8) Music Stands, Black Draping Material, (4 to 5) Black Lights, Duct Tape, P. A. System or Guitar Amp

  • Silent Merry Christmas

    Lalo Davila
    From the Icesicles Collection (not sold individually)
    • Level: Easy/Grade II
    • Players: 6
    • Length: 3:03

    From Icesicles (not sold individually)

    Instrumentation: Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, Congas, Timbales w/Cowbell

  • Single Diddle-Diddle The Cat With The Fiddle

    Lalo Davila
    Medium Snare Drum Solo
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 1

    From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)

  • Single Dip Please

    Lalo Davila
    Medium-Advanced Snare Drum Solo
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
    • Players: 1

    From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)

  • Soca da Groove

    Lalo Davila
    Easy-Medium Marching Feature
    $45.00
    • Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
    • Length: 1:07

    Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, (3) Timpani, Congas, Bongos, Shaker, High & Low Cowbells (played together) plus one additional Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal, Police Whistle Optional Bass Guitar and Lead Steel Pan

  • Soulful Strut

    Lalo Davila
    Grade IV Timpani Solo
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 1

    From Timp-Tastic (not sold individually)

    Instrumentation: Grade IV Timpani Solo

  • Soy Del Barrio

    Lalo Davila
    Easy-Medium Percussion Ensemble
    $35.00
    • Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III
    • Players: 9-11
    • Length: 3:44

    Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibraphone, (2) Marimbas (one 4 1/3 octave), Electric Bass, Congas, Cajon, Timbales (w/Cowbell & Jam Block), Djembe, Shakere, Bongo Bell (large cowbell)

  • Spooky

    Lalo Davila
    Medium Marching Feature
    $50.00
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Length: 1:14

    Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, (3) Timpani, Chimes, Concert BD, (2) Sus Cyms, Splash Cym, Wood Block, (2) Temple Blocks, Hi Hat, Cowbell, Police Whistle, Tambourine, (4) Concert Toms, Brake Drum, Slapstick

  • Storm Break

    Lalo Davila
    Grade III+ Timpani/Snare Duet
    • Level: Easy-Medium/Grade III

    From Uncommon Duos (not sold individually)

    Instrumentation: Grade III+ Timpani/Snare Duet

  • Suenos

    Lalo Davila
    Intermediate Marimba Solo
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 1

    From Impressions On Wood (not sold individually)

  • Sueños Grandes

    Lalo Davila
    A latin flavored concert percussion ensemble, featuring marimba soloist.
    $45.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
    • Players: 14
    • Length: 4:25

    Instrumentation: Bells, Chimes, Xylophone, (3) Marimbas (two 4 octave, one 4 1/2 octave), Vibes, Electric Bass, Piano, Timbales w/Timbale Bell and Crash Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Congas, Bongos, Bongo Bell, Drum Set, Shaker, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, Gong

  • Swiss Army Ants

    Lalo Davila
    Medium-Advanced Snare Drum Solo
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
    • Players: 1

    From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)

  • Temple Of BOOM!

    Lalo Davila
    Grade II Timpani/Snare Duet
    • Level: Easy/Grade II

    From Uncommon Duos (not sold individually)

    Instrumentation: Grade II Timpani/Snare Duet

  • The Real Maque

    Lalo Davila
    Medium Snare Drum Solo
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 1

    From Contemporary Rudimental Studies & Solos (not sold individually)

  • The Troops

    Lalo Davila
    Grade II Timpani/Snare Duet
    • Level: Easy/Grade II

    From Uncommon Duos (not sold individually)

    Instrumentation: Grade II Timpani/Snare Duet

  • Tico’s Way

    Lalo Davila
    Medium Marching Feature
    $50.00
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Length: :50

    Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, Surdo, Shaker, Congas, Cha-Cha Bell

  • Timp-Tastic

    Lalo Davila
    A collection of 10 fun timpani solos (Grades 2-4) Workshop Series Badge Play-along accompaniment mp3’s are available for free download. (NOTE: This file will not download into a moblie device. Please use your computer.) Each solo includes the following mp3’s: [...]
    $12.00
    • State Lists: Florida, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas

  • Tocando Mi Timbal

    Lalo Davila
    Easy Marching Feature
    $45.00
    • Level: Easy/Grade II
    • Length: 1:07

    Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, Bass Guitar, (3) Timpani, Timbales, Bongos, Shaker, Samba Whistle, Concert Bass Drum, Congas, Surdo Optional Synthesizer