The Austin Symphony Orchestra raised more than $130,000 for grand piano and other costs. 6:30 am, May 28, 2021 × Austin High School sophomore Andrew Keenan plays the Austin Public Schools' Fazioli grand piano Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Austin. The piano, which was purchased for $100,000 by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, was donated to the school district Wednesday. (Brian Todd/btodd@postbulletin.com) AUSTIN — Austin High School choir teacher Kalle Akkerman is thrilled with his new instrument. Well, the instrument, a Fazioli F308 Concert Grand Piano, belongs to the school district, thanks to a generous donation from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. But Akkerman can't wait to have the 10-foot grand piano backing up his singers and thrilling music lovers with its full, rich sound.