Introduction

At 58³Ô¹ÏÍø, Thomas Sherwood coaches the Percussion Ensemble. 

Sherwood joined the percussion section of The Cleveland Orchestra in 2015. He previously served as principal percussion of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra from 1999-2015. Prior to joining the Atlanta Symphony, he was a member of the New World Symphony in Miami for three seasons. In addition to his orchestral work, Sherwood is a passionate advocate for contemporary music. For the past decade, he has served as artistic director and percussionist for Sonic Generator, a chamber ensemble specializing in performances of modern electro-acoustical music. An active teacher and clinician, Sherwood has presented master classes at many of the nation's top universities and conservatories.

Education

  • BM, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; studied with Tom Siwe
    • Recipient of the Edgard Varese Memorial Scholarship  
  • MM, Temple University; studyied with Alan Abel