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Jose Rosa

Born: May 11, 1974

Born and raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Jose has been performing on percussion instruments since he was five years old. At age 11, he started formal music lessons with Professor Jose “Tito” Rivera at the Escuela Libre De Musica de Humacao. At 12 years of age, Jose started performing with Humacao Symphonic Band under the direction of Professor German Pena Plaza. With the Humacao Symphonic Band, Jose traveled to Venezuela, New York, Costa Rica, Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic.

At age 14, Jose received formal percussion lessons from Professor Jose "Pepe" Torres at the Escuela Libre de Musica de Caguas. Under Torres direction, Jose performed with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, Puerto Rico State Band and also with a variety of local bands. By the age of 17, Jose was accepted into the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music where he studied percussion with Professor Jose Alicea. Under Alicea's direction, Jose played for the America youth symphony orchestra based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1994, Jose moved to Miami, where he attended the University of Miami and Florida International University.

"The Contemporary Hand Drummer" Now Available

January 28, 2009

Develop contemporary hand drumming techniques with extraordinary speed and independence with this book/CD pack. The foundation of Afro-Caribbean music is explained, including the clave concept, and a comprehensive chapter containing the patterns of many of the most popular rhythms. Includes clear instructions, logical sequences, and sections on applying rudiments and on independence training which have applications ...

Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp: June 17-19, 2009

January 27, 2009

Contemporary Latin Music Educators, Pearl Corporation and The University of Central Florida, Presents: “Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp" University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida June 17-19, 2009 Featuring study with special guests and Pearl Percussion Artists: Jesus Diaz Jose Rosa Hector “Pocho" Neciosup Glen Caruba