The FREE Players Drum Corps is a group of drummers, flag wavers, rifle twirlers, an other musicians, who have performed at NYC's Columbus day parade, Disney World FL, and much more. But what sets this 65-member corps apart is this: it's com[posed entirely of people with intellectual or physical abilities. Founded in 2010 by a music specialist at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Inc. (a NY organization that serves the intellectually and physically disable), the group is continually expanding every year.
"This group is like my family," said 33-year-old drummer and corps member Michael Brennan, who has Down syndrome and a seizure disorder. "I feel very honored and proud because I finally can open up and tell people, that I'm me, I'm unique. When I'm playing my snare drum, they see how much success I'm getting."
To have a group where disabled people can create beautiful things with a community is a very important thing. Also to have it grow and flourish is a sign of hope and love for their community.
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