Can I listen to different music on my computer while Apple TV is playing?

Hi,
I don't see anything in the literature online that answers this question, so I'm hoping someone who own's a 2nd Gen Apple TV can answer this. Here's what I'd like to do:
1. Listen to classical music from iTunes on my computer while working in my home office; and
2. Allow my kids to listen to holiday music from iTunes on my computer via AppleTV in the family room.
I currently use an Airport Express to stream music from my computer to the family room, but we both have to listen to the same music. If I switch playlists, they hear it out there, too.
I'm hoping the Apple TV can access my iTunes library (with Home Sharing) to stream music without requiring iTunes to be playing the exact same music on the computer speakers.
Anyone know if this is possible, or willing to give it a quick try?
Thank you,
Pete

pnush wrote:
1. Listen to classical music from iTunes on my computer while working in my home office; and
2. Allow my kids to listen to holiday music from iTunes on my computer via AppleTV in the family room.
yes that is not a problem.

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