Trinity juniors Cole and Colby Goodrich are more than just drummers; they are historians who have helped bring African culture to the community. Both have been a part of the River City Drum Corps for six years.

This is a group of people ages 2-18 who have been trained in African drumming techniques and materials as well as the richness of African culture. The group was started by Edward White, who wanted to provide children with "the blueprint for success in life." Cole and Colby made their own drums out of materials they found.

Theirs were made from PVC pipes and cowhide. The Goodrich brothers are two of many to travel to community centers around the state, performing and making drums with other children.

"We basically go wherever anybody wants us to play," Cole said. These places have included everywhere from 4

th Street Live to the Kentucky Center for the Arts.

The group also played in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Walk. The drummers even played for the Kentucky State University homecoming parade. The RCDC is not only about playing African drums. Members are meant to learn skills for personal, academic and social success.

"We have to keep a certain grade point average to keep playing so it’s not all about the drums," Cole said.

A major event directed by the RCDC is "The Journey of the Drum" concert held at the Clifton Center in St. Matthews. The event brings rappers, drum lines, African drums, and a speaker from Ghana.

The speaker talked about the culture in Africa and the African drums. "He travels the world speaking to people about the African culture," Cole said. "There are not many people out there talking about it anymore so it was good he was there."

The concert was a success in spreading African culture. "We filled the whole place so it was pretty cool," Colby said.