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CREATION AND REBIRTH  

By Michael LaRosa    (Kendor Music,Inc.)         (D)     TOP

This is a major work for mallet quintet. A must for the college repertoire.

"This composition should receive strong consideration for inclusion in college ensemble programs. Highly recommended. "
PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE

"This quintet is excellent material for college percussion ensembles and probably by mature high school percussion ensemble. "
INSTRUMENTALIST MAGAZINE

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FIRST VOYAGE OF AUKI  BADORKINS  

By Michael LaRosa    (Kendor Music Inc.)     (M)                         

Ideal percussion quintet for high school concerts. Included on a number of  state All-State audition lists.

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THE GOOD NEWS  

By Michael LaRosa     (HaMaR Percussion Publications) (M-D)      

Percussion quartet with optional 1-4 dancers. An exciting and interesting work.

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WAIT FOR THE PARACLETE    

By Michael LaRosa     (Seesaw Music Corp.)        (M-D)            

Percussion quintet using full complement of percussion instruments, in three distinct movements. A must for the college percussion ensemble. This is a major work for percussion.

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TRINITY I      

By Michael LaRosa     (Music For Percussion, Inc.)  (M)              

A percussion sextet written in rock style. Each player plays a different part of the drum set. Great for a high school concert.

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BASSOON AND PERCUSSION

THE ANCIENT OF ANCIENTS 

By Michael LaRosa     (Seesaw Music Corp)            (M-D)          

Duo for bassoon and multiple percussion. Written in contemporary “event notation”, this piece is interesting to hear and rewarding to perform.

“……this piece is excellent for the college student recital. I strongly recommend it” 
George Frock PERCUSSIVE NOTES

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VIBRAPHONE SOLO

ODE TO AN IRISH PUMPKIN       

By Michael LaRosa     (Seesaw Music Corp.)          (D)              

This interesting vibe  solo uses contemporary notation with both measured and unmeasured lines. Ideal change of pace for a college recital.

 

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