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RHYTHM OF THE FORCE

Marching to the beat of the Star Wars drum.

I Round Rock and Round Rock this? Percussionist Ed has created a
So how does Star Wars fi t into all
have been a fan of Star Wars ever
since my third-grade class went
Drums, that offers free workshops in
schools, libraries, and community
out on a field trip to watch the
unique and ever-evolving Star Wars
original movie back in 1977,” says Ed centers—Ed is able to channel both drum kit which, he tells us, “we
Francis of Round Rock, Texas. “To passions toward a good cause. bring out for the kids to experience
say the experience changed my “Our mission is to empower ‘at during our free programs.”
seven-year-old life would be an risk’ kids using the magic of music,” Each drum represents a different
understatement.” Ed told Star Wars Insider. “We focus episode in the Star Wars saga, and
Ed’s other great passion is music, on helping elementary school kids Ed’s latest incredible creation is a
and specifically the power of music from the poorest areas in our set of cymbals he has decorated as

to enrich lives. As artistic director of community and guide them as they The Last Jedi’s heroic droid BB-8.
Rhythm Workshops—a non-profi t make choices which will impact the Ed even fashioned the cymbal stand
venture part-funded by the City of rest of their lives.” to resemble the droid’s “thumb.”

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