FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pianos, digital pianos, violins, violas and cellos used in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library music programming will be offered to the public at a discount, with proceeds sustaining the program.
Fort Lauderdale, FL — November 10, 2026 — The Rockley Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports music education, will hold the NSU Musical Instrument Sale Thursday through Saturday, December 10–12, at the Alvin Sherman Library on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. For the 2026 school year, the Alvin Sherman Library has had access to new, first-class pianos and digital pianos at no cost through its partnership with the foundation; to perpetuate the program and support the library’s music programming, those instruments and others made available will be sold at a discount from their retail price.
Shoppers will find a wide selection of grands, baby grands, digital player grands, upright pianos, digital pianos, violins, violas and cellos, from starter to professional-level instruments by renowned makers including Seiler, Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, C. Bechstein and Italia Violins. Many of the instruments are less than one year old. All include a 5- to 10-year service contract and come fully tuned and ready for use, and delivery and no-interest financing are available on site.
“Partnering with the Alvin Sherman Library lets us put first-class instruments in front of the NSU community all year long,” said Tobin Rockley, Director/President of the Rockley Family Foundation. “This sale is how we keep that program going, and it gives South Florida families a chance to bring home a quality piano or string instrument at a meaningful discount.”
Private appointments are available Thursday, December 10, Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12, and give buyers priority selection before public shopping begins. To reserve a time, visit rockleyfamilyfoundation.org/nova or call or text (954) 953-2100. Virtual appointments via Zoom are available if required. The public may also attend the final sale day, Saturday, December 12, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.; no appointment is needed.
In most cases, a substantial portion of each purchase may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the Rockley Family Foundation. Buyers should consult their own tax advisor regarding the individual deductibility of any contribution.
Event details
- What: NSU Musical Instrument Sale
- When: Thursday–Saturday, December 10–12, 2026, by private appointment; final sale day open to the public Saturday, December 12, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
- Where: Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
- Appointments & information: https://www.rockleyfamilyfoundation.org/nova or (954) 953-2100
- Media kit (photos, video, logos): https://media.rockleyfamilyfoundation.org/nova
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
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