The Farina Foundation and Brighton Music Center are proud to present the first ever Crush the Competition! A Drum Battle. It is the mission of the Farina Foundation to get instruments in the hands of youth in our communities- ensuring that each student has access to music education and the possibility to fulfill their musical […]

Join us as we celebrate Make Music Day by donating any used and unwanted musical instruments. We accept every instrument that can be feasibly and economically repaired. We ensure that the refurbished instruments are repaired to a usable, good condition and thoroughly sanitized. Once refurbished the instruments are distributed to children who cannot afford to […]

On Saturday, September 9th we are partnering with Violins of Hope to collect new and gently used instruments. All instruments are refurbished and distributed to local schools and organizations to support music access and education for kids in need. The instrument donation collection is from 9:00am-12:00pm at WPXI.

Join us on Saturday, September 9th as we celebrate the legacy of Frank J. Farina Jr. at the annual Frank J. Farina Memorial Car Cruise. Today, Frank's memory lives on through The Farina Foundation by continuing his vision of making sure every child has the opportunity to learn and play an instrument regardless of ability, […]

Join us on Friday, June 14 as we partner with the Frick for their Summer Fridays at the Frick concert series. Bring a new or gently used instrument to donate, relax on the lawn, and enjoy some music. All instruments will be distributed to local organizations and schools to support music access and education for […]

Join us on Friday, July 12th as we partner with the Frick for their Summer Fridays at the Frick concert series. Bring a new or gently used instrument to donate, relax on the lawn, and enjoy some music. All instruments will be distributed to local organizations and schools to support music access and education for […]

On Saturday, July 20th, during the Marshall Township Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, drop off your instrument donations to support music access and education to kids who need it most. Instruments are refurbished and then distributed to underserved youth and schools in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The Farina Foundation will be collecting instruments from 9:00am-1:00pm.

Join us on Friday, August 2nd as we partner with the Frick for their Summer Fridays at the Frick concert series. Bring a new or gently used instrument to donate, relax on the lawn, and enjoy some music. All instruments will be distributed to local organizations and schools to support music access and education for […]

On Saturday, August 10th, during The Marshall Township Electronics Recycling Event, drop off your instrument donations to support music access and education to kids who need it most. Instruments are refurbished and then distributed to underserved youth and schools in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The Farina Foundation will be collecting instruments from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Join us on Friday, August 23rd as we partner with the Frick for their Summer Fridays at the Frick concert series. Bring a new or gently used instrument to donate, relax on the lawn, and enjoy some music. All instruments will be distributed to local organizations and schools to support music access and education for […]