The Riverside Arts Academy is a vibrant, intensive arts education program that mentors Riverside youth from underserved backgrounds, ages 7-17. This award-winning program provides over 50 weekly hours of free or low-cost instruction in strings, band, mariachi, orchestra, choir, and more, serving hundreds of students annually. Our flagship ensembles—the Riverside Youth Orchestra, the Riverside Children’s Choir, and the Mariachi Juvenil de Riverside—perform at high-profile events and performances across the region.