Gibson Gives Donates Three Pianos to Music City Chopin’s Metro Nashville Piano Program for Youth and Music Education

Above: Students at Margaret Allen Middle School in Nashville, TN receive a piano from Gibson Gives. Download photos, credit Music City Chopin: HERE.

NASHVILLE, TN, Continuing the mission of Music City Chopin’s Metro Nashville Piano Donation Program that launched in November and December 2024, Gibson Gives-the philanthropic division of Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand-has generously expanded the Music City Chopin program by gifting three stunning Baldwin Grand Pianos to Metro Nashville area schools. These instruments have now found new forever homes at Park Avenue Elementary, Margaret Allen Middle, and Antioch High School in Nashville, TN.

“We are so excited and grateful that Nashville Chopin and the Piano Rainbow Program have provided this incredible opportunity for students to have a grand piano in our school,” says Andy Mizell, Teacher at Margaret Allen Middle School. “It is so beautiful, and the students were elated as soon as it was delivered. We can’t wait to use it!”

Recognizing the success of last year’s efforts, Gibson Gives-led by Global Executive Director Erica Krusen-stepped in to amplify the initiative with additional support. “We are deeply grateful to Erica Krusen for seeing the impact of our initiative and stepping in to amplify it,” adds Graciella Kowalczyk, Artistic Director of Music City Chopin. “Our mission is to spark creativity and hope in our communities, and these pianos have the power to do just that.”

Of particular note, the blue piano gifted to Antioch High School in Nashville, TN–and reflecting their school colors–is dedicated to the loving memory of a life tragically cut short in a late January 2025 incident. Music City Chopin and Gibson Gives believe the power of music can guide communities forward through music and art, and are honored to play a small part in returning joy and recovery to those who need it most.

Above: The blue piano gifted to Antioch High School in Nashville, TN and reflecting their school colors, is dedicated to the loving memory of a life tragically cut short in a late January 2025 incident.

Above: Students at Margaret Allen Middle School in Nashville, TN perform a recital with their new piano from Gibson Gives.

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About Music City Chopin:

Music City Chopin is a DBA and set of projects and programs managed by the Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition non-profit organization, a registered 501(c)(3) charity. It includes the Metro Nashville Instrument Donation Program, our mobile concert platform Piano Truck, our educational outreach programs, and the renowned bi-annual Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition. It provides rich programming devoted to raising the level and status of classical piano music in Nashville and serving diverse Tennessee communities. For more information, visit: https://www.musiccitychopin.org/.

About Gibson Gives:

For over 130 years, the iconic and leading American instrument brand Gibson has been shaping sound across generations and genres. Gibson, and its charitable non-profit division Gibson Gives believe in the power of music, and that getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a life-changing event. Gibson Gives–a 501(c)(3) is committed to making the world a better place by supporting non-profit organizations and developing programs in our efforts to advance musicians through music education, and health and wellness initiatives worldwide. 100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music. In the last five years, Gibson Gives has raised over $5.5 million dollars and enabled $52.5 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. For more information, visit: www.gibsongives.org.

About Gibson:

Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for over 130 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by all Gibson brands. Explore more at Gibson.com, Gibson App, and on Gibson TV, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and visit us at the Gibson Garage Nashville and the Gibson Garage London.