Tom Sharpe Concert at the Palatine Library!

Tom Sharpe, percussionist and composer for Mannheim Steamroller and Dennis DeYoung (STYX) performs Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. His music is described as a percussive symphony –a sonic and visual feast for the senses. A classically trained musician, Tom has blended his orchestral background with world music instrumentation and cinematic imagery to create an experience that invites the listener into the heart of the musical moment. You’ll enjoy this wildly emotional and technically precise performance, which promises a gutsy edge of percussive frenzy and tribal ritual. Tom is equally proficient on a vast array of percussion and keyboard instruments. Seamlessly blending genres from Middle Eastern, African, orchestral, and rock music, Tom moves between traditional instrumentation and electronics with ease and precision.

Tom has 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. Tom's high energy, passion, and emotion, combined with superb musicality, leaves audiences amazed and inspired! Be sure to sign up early for this performance as seats are limited. Please call 847-358-5881, x167 or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.