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... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
When we were growing up, the Barton family... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
A 12-year-old girl practices four hours a day and dreams of becoming a professional violinist. Her father works multiple jobs and attends school while her mother raises six children. Every... read more →
Seven years ago, when The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation was established, our goals were set high – not simply to distribute an instrument or two to talented young musicians,... read more →
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