Empowering Youth Through Music

The Bob Rios Foundation honors Bob Rios, PhD, by providing music education access to underprivileged youth globally, fostering opportunities for all children.

A mural depicting a young person playing a recorder. The background features swirling patterns and abstract forms, with clouds and smoke-like shapes surrounding the figure. The artwork incorporates vibrant colors and dynamic lines.

A mural depicting a young person playing a recorder. The background features swirling patterns and abstract forms, with clouds and smoke-like shapes surrounding the figure. The artwork incorporates vibrant colors and dynamic lines.

A young person with curly auburn hair holds a violin upright, covering one eye with the scroll. They wear a dark velvet garment with a white lace collar. The background is dark, emphasizing their bright blue eyes and serious expression.

A young person with curly auburn hair holds a violin upright, covering one eye with the scroll. They wear a dark velvet garment with a white lace collar. The background is dark, emphasizing their bright blue eyes and serious expression.

Five children are joyfully playing drums in a warmly lit room. The children, each seated in a row, appear to be fully engaged and smiling as they beat on various percussion instruments. The background has a map, a wooden chair, and a few wall decorations.

Five children are joyfully playing drums in a warmly lit room. The children, each seated in a row, appear to be fully engaged and smiling as they beat on various percussion instruments. The background has a map, a wooden chair, and a few wall decorations.

Our Mission Statement

Through partnerships and outreach, we deliver instruments and teachers to communities, ensuring every child can study music regardless of their circumstances.

Music Education

Providing access to music education for underprivileged youth worldwide.

A close-up view of an open music book placed on a piano, with sheet music clearly visible. In the background, there is a blurred view of buildings and trees through a large window, giving a sense of being in a high-rise urban space.

A close-up view of an open music book placed on a piano, with sheet music clearly visible. In the background, there is a blurred view of buildings and trees through a large window, giving a sense of being in a high-rise urban space.

Instruments Delivered

Bringing instruments and teachers to underserved communities globally.

A person is playing an old black piano surrounded by lush green foliage. The person has a wristband with the text 'GIVE' on it and is wearing a colorful patterned shirt.

A person is playing an old black piano surrounded by lush green foliage. The person has a wristband with the text 'GIVE' on it and is wearing a colorful patterned shirt.

A young boy is playing a small trumpet-like instrument, while another child stands nearby looking up. The scene is set in a public area with several people in the background, including some sitting and standing. The image is in black and white, adding a timeless and candid feel.

A young boy is playing a small trumpet-like instrument, while another child stands nearby looking up. The scene is set in a public area with several people in the background, including some sitting and standing. The image is in black and white, adding a timeless and candid feel.

A vibrant mural on an urban wall features three musicians. One plays the saxophone, dressed in a white outfit and hat. Another musician in a red shirt stands with a large double bass. The third sits cross-legged, holding a string instrument. The mural is surrounded by an air conditioning unit, wires, and a bicycle parked below. A small tree grows nearby, adding greenery to the scene.

A vibrant mural on an urban wall features three musicians. One plays the saxophone, dressed in a white outfit and hat. Another musician in a red shirt stands with a large double bass. The third sits cross-legged, holding a string instrument. The mural is surrounded by an air conditioning unit, wires, and a bicycle parked below. A small tree grows nearby, adding greenery to the scene.

Global Outreach

Building partnerships to make music education accessible for all.

The Bob Rios Foundation transformed my life through music education and opportunities I never thought possible.

Emily Johnson

A group of musicians perform on a stage in a dimly lit auditorium. In the background, a large screen displays text. The audience is visible, silhouetted with hands raised, suggesting engagement or participation.

A group of musicians perform on a stage in a dimly lit auditorium. In the background, a large screen displays text. The audience is visible, silhouetted with hands raised, suggesting engagement or participation.

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