Shake, Rattle & Drum Roll!

Georgetown’s Palace Theatre has offered a treat with a beat to kids this summer with their “Shake, Rattle & Drum Roll rhythm workshops, geared for kids ages 7-15 and taught by Ed Francis, a longtime percussionist who teaches this lively art at his Round Rock studios.   The workshops at the Palace, however, are free of charge for those who register in advance at the Palace’s website.   More about Mr. Francis can be found here.  The classes are held each Wednesday, from 6-8.   I didn’t know what to expect before going, but found Mr. Francis to be a wonderful, engaging presence.   The kids loved him, even 2-year-old Quinn Fulgham, pictured in the last photo.  Quinn was too young for the lessons, but that didn’t stop him from taking in it all in from his seat as he watched his older siblings.   At the end of the sessions, the kids will give a show on the Palace Theatre stage.   That’s scheduled for August 27th.