ey Rosauro is recognized as one of the most original and dynamic symphonic percussionists and composers today. A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ney has developed a successful international career as a percussionist, composer and pedagogue.
With his unique style of writing which combines charming melodies with catchy rhythms, he utilizes the rich elements of Brazilian folklore to create stylized compositions that are full of life and fantasy, and have been enchanting audiences all over the world.
His more than 50 compositions and method books have become standard in the percussion repertoire, and his Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra is the most popular percussion concerto of all time and has been performed over 2,000 times by distinguished orchestras worldwide. His 9 CDs have been hailed by critics, percussionists and general music-lovers alike.
As soloist and pedagogue he has done courses, solo concerts and performances with orchestras in Brazil, Cuba, México, Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Austria, Luxemburg, Poland, Belgium, Croatia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, England, Scotland, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, China, Costa Rica, Korea, Slovenia, Japan and USA.
From 1987 until 2000 he directed the Percussion Department at the Federal University of Santa Maria, RS in Brazil. From 2000 until 2009 he was director of Percussion Studies at the University of Miami, FL in USA. Currently he is a freelance artist and composer.
Dr. Rosauro is a Yamaha, Sabian and Contemporanea artist and plays exclusively with N.R. mallets and sticks by Vic Firth.
STUDY WITH NEY ROSAURO. Ney's
Summer Camp is coming soon. See below for more info !
SAMBAMARIMBA BLUES is NOW AVAILABLE NEW COOL AND FUNNY PIECE
- SAMBAMARIMBA BLUES for 5 players performing on the same marimba. You will love it and will like to play with your ensemble. Watch at YOU TUBE the video "Sambamarimba Blues performed by Ney Rosauro and Friends".
The score and parts are available only in PDF format here at our online store (look at "Large Ensembles") or directly at the link < http://www.propercussaobrasil.com/compositions.asp?wid=186 >
"NEY ROSAURO SUMMER CAMP 2012"
July 15-21 - UCF in Orlando, FL
THE 6th ANNUAL NEY ROSAURO / JEFF MOORE MALLET AND PERCUSSION CAMP.
A unique opportunity to study with Ney Rosauro and learn about his approach to composition and his performing techniques on marimba, vibraphone and other instruments. Learn also from Jeff Moore, Kirg Gay andd other guest artists. RESERVE THE DATES - MORE INFO IN THE BOX BELOW
ey Rosauro is recognized as one of the most original and dynamic symphonic percussionists and composers today. A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ney has developed a successful international career as a percussionist, composer and pedagogue.
