Irvine High School Performing Arts Center

Tom Dante

For the past 13 years, Tom has held the drum chair in Matt Mauser’s Big and Small Bands, and for Pete Jacobs in his various bands. As a bandleader, Tom leads the #TomDanteQuartet, #TomDanteTrio and the #DanteSet at local gigs. He also organizes an annual fundraising Jazz Festival for SolaceforHope.org. Tom records with his original rock/punk band Human Haggis, and works as a freelance musician for both live dates and recording sessions. Previously, he toured/recorded with David Pack of Ambrosia for 11 years, & taught at Orange County School of the Arts in the Popular Music Conservatory for 4 years. Tom and his 4 kids live by the beach in the LA/OC area.