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MBC violin books

December 2020 RBP Foundation Newsletter

Dear Friends, 2020 has been difficult for all of us, and particularly for aspiring young musicians. While they currently have little access to in-person performances and collaborations, they are continuing to pursue their dreams through online concerts and virtual lessons. It’s more important than ever to help them with the... read more →
  • December 30, 2020
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Dec 08
South Side Suzuki Cooperative

December 2017 RBP Foundation Newsletter

Dear Friends, 2017 has been a very exciting year for the Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation! We have a new website, www.rbpfoundation.org, and all of our social media pages have been updated; please be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks to your help, we are on target... read more →
  • December 8, 2017
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Dec 01
Hannah White

December 2016 RBP Foundation Newsletter

Dear Friends, Every holiday season, we pause and think about those in need and how we can help. This year is particularly poignant. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, these last months have been extremely difficult. All of us are worried and hurting – for ourselves and... read more →
  • December 1, 2016
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Oct 16
Arkwright Lady Rebecca Sylvan Stradivarius of 1732

Rachel Barton Pine Foundation Acquires The Arkwright Lady Rebecca Sylvan Stradivarius

The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation has received the donation of the Arkwright Lady Rebecca Sylvan Stradivarius of 1732 from Dr. Joseph Sylvan, a prominent pedagogue, soloist, concertmaster, and former professor of music at New Mexico State University. The Arkwright Lady Rebecca Sylvan Stradivarius will be paired with a worthy... read more →
  • October 16, 2015
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May 01
Rachel Barton Pine and Blume Haiti Teachers

May 2015 RBP Foundation Newsletter

When we were growing up, the Barton family had home-cooked dinners together most evenings. Our mom’s recipes weren’t gourmet but they were delicious and there was always plenty.... read more →
  • May 1, 2015
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Apr 15

Strings magazine features Global Heartstrings donations to Haiti

Rachel Barton Pine Foundation's Global HeartStrings program has partnered with BLUME Haiti, a nonprofit that facilitates musical education on the island, to provide instruments and basic supplies for students and teachers who don’t have access to what many musicians take for granted as everyday items. Together, Global Heartstrings and BLUME... read more →
  • April 15, 2015
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Dec 01

December 2014 RBP Foundation Newsletter

This May, my two-year-old daughter Sylvia began taking violin lessons. Becoming a “practicing mom” has been very eye-opening. I have gained a whole new appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of all of the parents who make it possible for their little ones to learn instruments. Our family is very... read more →
  • December 1, 2014
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Dec 01

December 2013 RBP Foundation Newsletter

In February 2005, I received a call from the mother of Adé Williams, a seven-year-old violinist. Her neighborhood music program on Chicago’s South Side did not offer scholarships and her mother could not afford to continue paying for lessons. Adé’s mother asked me to recommend another music school for her... read more →
  • December 1, 2013
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Dec 01

December 2012 RBP Foundation Newsletter

The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation is on the forefront of addressing the missing link between talented young string players and their ability to achieve their dreams. Now in our 11th year, we have some amazing success stories to share, as many of our recipients have transitioned from talented students... read more →
  • December 1, 2012
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Dec 01

December 2010 RBP Foundation Newsletter

Imagine that you’re a talented young violinist. Your greatest wish is to become a professional musician, sharing your joy in music-making with your audiences and enriching the lives of the next generation. You diligently practice for many hours every day, developing your potential through hard work. Circumstances have been difficult... read more →
  • December 1, 2010
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