DRUM SET ETUDE NO. 1                                                          

By Michael LaRosa       (M)      

Written in a flowing rock style, this solo stresses control, thematic development and four-way coordination. Both written and improvised fills are used.

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DRUM SET ETUDE NO. 2

By Michael LaRosa   (M-D)        

A musical solo, promotes development of phrasing, independence and thematic development. This work contains elements of both Jazz and rock.

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RHAPSODY FOR SOLO DRUM SET             Click here for sample sheet music

By Michael LaRosa      (D)         

Elements of jazz and funk are skillfully combined in this challenging work. Slow section is scored for brushes. An optional open solo is also presented in this piece.

“Great jury piece for an intermediate to advanced set student”. 
PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE, of the Percussive Arts Society.