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What a great concert on Friday night! All of the bands once again displayed that Rio Band kids are the finest group of young people to be found anywhere.  Along with the fabulous music, we handed out quite a few awards, all of which were voted on by the students, and approved by the directors. … Read more

The Annual Rio Band Spring Concert is next Friday, from 5-10pm in the Rio cafeteria. All of the fabulous Rio Jazz and Concert Bands will perform, and the night will be capped off with an All-Play, senior recognition and presentation of awards to our outstanding musicians. Panda Express dinner is provided (courtesy of RABB) for … Read more

Recognitions/Awards: Jeric Rocamora has received a full tuition scholarship to attend the prestigious Berklee School of Music, in Boston. Andrew Stephens has been selected (for the second year in a row) to play in the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation All-Star Big Band. He will participate in a tour of Japan this summer. Juniors Jacob … Read more

This Wednesday, we will have very special guest artists at Rio. Out of the Blue, an all- male A Capella group from Oxford University (in England) will join us for an afternoon of fun and song. They’e been here twice before, and it’s always an amazing experience. Students should be sure to stick around after … Read more

Our AM Jazz Ensemble performed at the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival over the weekend. They were met with a standing ovation, and Andrew Stephens won a solo award, as well as a 50% scholarship to the Berklee School of Music Summer program. Great job All! I have attached a (very) preliminary and partial calendar … Read more