FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nonprofit partners with Fisk’s Department of Music to offer Steinway, Yamaha, C. Bechstein and other instruments at significant discounts — proceeds support music education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — August 18, 2026 — The Rockley Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports music education, will hold the Fisk University Musical Instrument Sale Thursday through Saturday, August 27–29, 2026, in Jubilee Hall on the Fisk University campus, 1000 17th Avenue North. The event, presented in partnership with the Department of Music at Fisk University, offers pianos and string instruments to the public at significant discounts from manufacturer’s suggested retail price, with the proceeds providing resources for arts programming and music students.
A large selection of grand pianos, baby grands, vertical (upright) pianos, digital pianos, violins, violas and cellos will be available, ranging from starter to professional level and from makers including Yamaha, Steinway & Sons, Seiler, C. Bechstein, Roland and Italia Violins. Most instruments are less than one year old, include a 5- to 10-year service contract, and are tuned and ready to enjoy. Delivery and special no-interest financing are available on site, and in most cases a substantial portion of the purchase may be considered a charitable contribution to the Rockley Family Foundation and may be tax-deductible.
“Every one of these sales puts quality instruments into local homes at a fraction of retail and turns that purchase into support for music students,” said Tobin Rockley, Director/President of the Rockley Family Foundation. “We’re grateful to Fisk University’s Department of Music for opening Jubilee Hall to the Nashville community for three days.”
The sale is by appointment Thursday, August 27 through Saturday, August 29, with Saturday as the final sale day. Appointments give buyers priority in selection and pricing; virtual appointments via Zoom are also available. To schedule, visit https://www.rockleyfamilyfoundation.org/Fisk or call or text 615-610-0838. Parking is available adjacent to Jubilee Hall at the corner of Jefferson Street and 17th Avenue North.
Since 2009, more than $30 million in donations have been made through the Rockley Family Foundation to nonprofit and educational organizations. The foundation conducts dozens of fundraising instrument sales each year with music departments and nonprofits nationwide; each event is designed to benefit the host organization and, ultimately, music education programs in the local community.
Event details
- What: Fisk University Musical Instrument Sale — pianos, digital pianos, violins, violas and cellos
- When: Thursday–Saturday, August 27–29, 2026, by appointment; Saturday, August 29 is the final sale day
- Where: Jubilee Hall, Fisk University, 1000 17th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
- Appointments & information: https://www.rockleyfamilyfoundation.org/Fisk or 615-610-0838
- Media kit (photos, video, logos): https://media.rockleyfamilyfoundation.org/Fisk
About the Rockley Family Foundation
The Rockley Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the donated use of musical instruments, the outright donation of musical instruments and educational materials, and monetary resources that fund outreach support and scholarships. Since 2009, more than $30 million in donations have been made through the foundation to deserving nonprofit and educational organizations. Each year the foundation conducts dozens of fundraising events in partnership with musical nonprofit and educational organizations, selling gently used musical instruments to local communities; each event is mutually beneficial to the hosting organization and ultimately supports music education programs across the country. Learn more at https://www.rockleyfamilyfoundation.org.
Media contact Joey Bouza, Marketing — Rockley Family Foundation [email protected] · (303) 210-1571
Buyers should consult their own tax adviser regarding the individual deductibility of any contribution.
###