Listen to an amazing performance and hear about how Tom Sharpe dramatically blends his orchestral background with world music instrumentation.
Weaving together powerful elements of sound and rhythm, Tom’s performance leaves the audience wondering exactly what he is going to do next, while knowing that it will most likely be something unlike they have ever seen. Seamlessly blending genres from the Middle East, Africa, Western classical music, popular music and performance art, Tom moves between traditional instrumentation and electronics with ease and precision. Tom performs his original works, demonstrates musical techniques and discusses his life as a performing artist. Students will leave energized, amazed, and inspired!
Perfect for teens and college students interested in percussion.
Tom Sharpe is the drummer for the Grammy Award winning group Mannheim Steamroller, the number one selling Christmas tour of all time. He was also the drummer for the Dennis DeYoung of the rock group STYX for 8 years. Along with his heavy tour schedule, Tom is an internationally recognized, critically acclaimed composer, and the creator of his own world music ensemble, Sharpe World Music. His own compositions have won many awards, including the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the Broadjam World Music Contest. He is alumni of the Interlochen Arts Academy and holds the degrees Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from DePaul University.
AGE GROUP: | Teens Grades 9-12 | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | For Teens | For Adults |