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PNC Bank Broadway In Louisville presents STOMP, October 18-23, 2005 at the Louisville Palace. Tickets are on sale now at the Louisville Palace box office, at any Ticketmaster outlet; can be charged by phone by calling 361-3100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

 

Louisville audiences can purchase discounted tickets to select performances of STOMP and $5 from every ticket purchased will be donated to the River City Drum Corp. Discounted tickets are available to the Tuesday and Wednesday performances. Ticket buyers must ask for the “M” type ticket and can save up to $14 per ticket.

  

Founded in 1993 by Louisvillian Edward White, the River City Drum Corp (formerly known as the Parkland Drum Corps, for the Parkland Boys & Girls Club, which sponsored it) is a group of children and young adults between the ages of 2 and 18 who have been trained in African drumming techniques and materials as well as the richness of African culture.

 

 The River City Drum Corp is far more than just a musical group; it is an organization that provides its members with a blueprint for success in life.  Each young drummer makes his or her own drum, using materials found in the environment.  They learn through apprenticeships-not just about African drumming, but also about the skills needed for personal, academic, and social success.  They are responsible for the Drum Corp's business accounting and scheduling. After every performance or group outing, each member writes a personal narrative about his/her experience regarding that particular event.

  

 

The River City Drum Corp will be running a practice session to teach the basic elements of drumming, and how the RCDC creates rhythm. They will show the basic elements of notes and how those notes create rhythm. Come watch and better understand how complex rhythms are created from basic notes.

 

Mom's Music  will be giving away 10 tickets to STOMP and 10 pairs of Zildjian drum sticks.You must be present to win. Please register at any of the 4 Mom's Music locations.