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Music to Their Ears: 3 Elementary Schools Gifted Electronic Keyboards

Students at three South Florida schools will now be able to play their favorite instruments thanks to a generous donation made on Friday.

On Friday morning, a shipment of electronic keyboards were gifted to a students music class at Frances Tucker Elementary School.

"I feel glad because now our program can evolve and everyone can learn how to play the keyboard," said fourth grade student Latrice Nelson.

Frances Tucker, Miami Springs and Earlington Heights Elementary Schools are all the recipients of a brand new electronic keyboard lab.

The award comes from the New York-based not for profit 42nd Street Development Music and the Brain Grant.

"We've had the assistance of another foundation the Al and Jane Family Foundation, they provided support as well so we were able to train the music teachers, bring the program and provide the equipment and materials to help them get going," said Lisala Beatty, Music and the Brain Manager.

Now students will have the opportunity to play their favorite instruments.

"Now we're playing the piano and showing the guests how to play the first song on our book," Nelson explained.

The MATB was established 20 years ago and this is the first time the group comes to Miami-Dade County.

"I never had this opportunity in elementary school so I'm so thrilled every time I see young people in public schools being able to learn this and develop skills," Beatty said.

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