Edward White, founder and director of the River City Drum Corps in Louisville, Ky., has influenced thousands of children, helping them to become recognized artists carrying on musical traditions in the community that date back to marching bands of Louisville's segregated schools. While honoring these traditions, he has developed a proven pathway for kids in the West End of Louisville to earn college scholarships through drumming. For more than 30 years, White has dedicated himself to celebrating the musical traditions of the West End and making sure the youths of his area have a strong sense of pride in their unique Kentucky culture.
