Savannah, Mingus & Downbeat (Oh My!)

Rio Band has had a busy and amazing month. Congratulations to all the winners. The hard work and early mornings pay off!    Swing Central – Savannah Music Festival One hundred bands from across the United States submitted audition recordings for the prestigious Swing Central competition which is part of the Savannah Music Festival.  Twelve … Read more

Out of the Blue – A Capella Sensations from Britain visit Rio

Out of the Blue is Oxford’s premier all-male a cappella group, and the top a cappella group in the UK by number of championships. You may have seen them from their viral video hits, which have received over 15 million views on YouTube! Comprising students from Oxford University and Oxford Brookes University, Out of the Blue … Read more

Playathon 2017 A Huge Success!

Our 37th Playathon was a huge success and great way to showcase our students in the beautiful new Performing Arts Center. Fantastic music, good community vibes, and above-projected fundraising all contributed to a wonderful event. Thank you to our student and parent chairs, EVERY student and parent who had a hand in this tremendous undertaking. And, to … Read more

24-24-24 for Rio Band

Thank you to everyone that made a donation for our 24-24-24 Fundraiser! As of last count, nearly $4,000 was donated by Rio Band Families, Alumni, and other friends of the Rio Americano Band Program! These gifts will be used to fund the purchase of instruments and equipment for the new Rio Americano Academic and Performing … Read more