Arden Looking for Alumni Musicians for 100th Anniversary
Arden Middle School will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this September, with a celebration at La Sierra Park on the weekend of 9/13 and 14. Mr. Baker is putting together the musical component of...
View ArticleRio Auditorium Meeting – September 15
Rio Band Boosters have been trying, for years, to lobby the district for an auditorium for our school. On September 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Rio, District officials will be presenting, and answering...
View ArticleMusical Opportunities/Honor Bands
There are three opportunities coming up for you to consider. “Symphony of 1,000,” on October 12. Open to ALL musicians, of any age or skill level. Please contact them directly if you are interested....
View ArticleMeasure N Sept 16 Recap
Rio Band Families, A huge thank you to all the students, parents and community members who came out last night in support of our effort to build a theater on the Rio Americano campus. The library was...
View ArticleMeasure N Forum – Auditorium Signature Project
Thanks everyone who came out to the District forum to discuss use of Measure N funds for a Signature Project at Rio. More than 120 parents and students attended. Divided into four groups, each...
View ArticleCongratulations – 2015 Folsom Results
Our AM, PM and FM Jazz Ensembles, as well as 2 combos participated in the Folsom Jazz Festival on Saturday. There was some fantastic music played by all of our groups. AM- 3rd place in AAA division-...
View ArticleRio Represents at Youth Trad Festival
Three Rio Bands – Jazz Workshop – Anything But That (Combo) & T.H.A.T. (Combo) participated in the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society’s- Traditional Jazz Youth Band Festival at CSUS on Saturday....
View ArticleWe Did It – It Will Be Built!
It is now official. Rio WILL be getting a new Theater! The SJUSD Board voted unanimously at last night’s meeting to fund construction of a theater at Rio. Planning is to begin immediately, with...
View ArticleSanta Cruz Sweep
Our PM and FM Jazz Ensembles, as well as two combos performed at the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival last Saturday. PM and FM were both selected to perform at the command performanceon Saturday night. Judges...
View ArticlePreliminary Drawings of the Rio Theater
The new theater will provide a new face to the public for Rio, and we all hope it will be the first phase of a comprehensive re-imagining of the entire campus. As part of the new theater construction,...
View ArticleRio Band Welcome, Information and News
Hello Returning and New Rio Band Members and Families, Welcome to another year of “Great Kids, High Expectations and World-Class Music”! We’re off to a roaring start, and we’ll soon have the bands...
View ArticleJapan Trip Info
Hello HCB and Smamble Members and Families, Once we know who will be going on the Japan trip, I’ll have a better email list, so please bear with me for a little while if you are not planning to go on...
View ArticleFundraising through Amazon Smile
We’re always looking for new ways to fundraise in support of our band program and students. We don’t sell chocolates, or wrapping paper, or discount cards, or anything else. I know how annoying and...
View ArticleRio Band News!
From the desk of Mr. Murray… The Pep Band will be playing for two Friday night football games this year- September 11 and October 16. Both are ‘home’ games, but will be held at Del Campo High School....
View ArticleHonor Band News
From the desk of Josh Murray… There are many opportunities for our most dedicated and talented students to audition for local, regional and state Honor Bands, with the approval of the Directors. If you...
View ArticlePep Band Information – All Band Students
Rio Band Families, Our Fabulous Pep Band will be performing in support of Rio Athletics at selected home football and basketball (boys and girls) games this year. Every member of Rio Band is in the Pep...
View ArticlePlayathon Meeting tonight
The first Playathon meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday, 9/8 at 7pm in the band room. Students and parents are invited to join the planning for our largest concert and fundraiser. It’s a great way...
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Rio Represents at Youth Trad Festival
Three Rio Bands – Jazz Workshop – Anything But That (Combo) & T.H.A.T. (Combo) participated in the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society’s- Traditional Jazz Youth Band Festival at CSUS on Saturday....
View ArticlePlayathon Info
The Playathon Information page has been updated with volunteer information. Check it out.
View ArticleRio Band shirts!!!
We are once again making Rio Band apparel available to students and families. These are NOT required, but every student will want to show their band pride with some Rio Band gear! You can click here to...
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