Tension looms large in the fourth floor lounge, where the brave and adventurous prep kids go to find quality vending machine snacks. Few words are spoken between the two groups. Conversations are nonexistent. But Amy Fulford, music junior, says that though she rarely talks to the prep kids, a few of the boys gave her a free slice of king cake during Mardi Gras. And Theresa Chardos, music therapy junior, says she has no problem with the prep kids.
Piano lessons are among the most common within the program.
Children start with basic techniques and work their way to advanced skills.