Alamo-Etude for Percussion Quartet (SP)-4T/P

This is a well balanced etude for percussion quartet. Each player contributes to the overall picture in this short work. The limited instrumentation makes this work excellent for a high school percussion ensemble with equipment restraints.

Number of Players: 4
Difficulty: Grade 4
Duration: 3:21
Instrumenta1tion:

Player 1: Snare Drum, Cr. Cym, Brake Drums

Player 2: Concert Toms

Player 3: Concert Bass Drum, Woodblocks

Player 4: 4 Timpani

Born and raised in Cidra, Puerto Rico, Juan at the age 6 he took his first steps towards playing percussion and began his passion for vibes at the age of 17.  He started his performance experiences playing for Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, San Juan Posps Orchestra and marimba duo Dos by Two.  He was successfully contracted by numerous famous salsa artists groups like Song by Four, Ray Ruiz and Elias Lopez.  Also very well know Dallas salsa groups Tropical Sound, Carabali and Latin Fire.  Juan decided to further his musical skills studies at the University of North Texas where he will soon obtain his Doctorate in Musical Performance with a minor in Jazz.  Currently he is a professor and director of the percussion emsemble at the Howard Payne University in Bronwood, Texas.