Larry Lelli
Playing In The Pits: What you need to know about drumming for Broadway Musicals
Drumset Master Class
Saturday, 4:00 p.m.

Larry is known as a "musical chameleon," easily switching from one musical style to another, making him one of the busiest freelance drummers in NYC. His versatility has helped him become a first-call Broadway show veteran having performed on over 25 Broadway shows. He is currently the drummer for the Tony Award winning hit show, Million Dollar Quartet, and previous Broadway drum chairs have included: the 12 time Tony Award winning hit Broadway musical, The Producers, Pal Joey, Jekyll & Hyde, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins. Other performances/recordings include: Melissa Etheridge, Vanessa Williams, Doug Stone, and The Mamas & The Papas. He is also an active educator, giving clinics and masterclasses for Yamaha & Sabian at schools around the world, and an author of articles for Latin Percussion, Yamaha, and Modern Drummer. Larry holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

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