As musical concepts are introduced they can be immediately reinforced on the keyboard with songs and activities. Each student is an active participant. The entire group is involved. Each keyboard connects to a network that leads to a central controller the teacher computer. This network allows communication between the computer, teacher keyboard and the student keyboards.
Great things happen when students become participants rather than observers.
Keyboards Etcetera has as its major goal to promote music appreciation and foster the love of music through activities which are varied and meaningful. The orchestra program at Maryville Intermediate School will have classes that meet regularly during the school day. The nature of this course requires the development of skills, concepts and attitudes to be learned in class. However, these skills are sometimes demonstrated outside of class via many forms of rehearsals and performances. In the orchestra experience, the students will learn to play string instruments violin, viola, cello, and bass.