Rio Jazz Band #1 in the Nation Again!

Rio Jazz Band #1 in the Nation Again! For the 8th year in a row and the 13th time since 2009, the Rio Americano AM Jazz Ensemble and its members have been recognized among the top high school groups and performers in the USA by Downbeat Magazine, the print authority on Jazz since 1939. Here’s … Read more

Welcome Victor San Pedro

 
Victor San Pedro is a Canadian-born, Sacramento-raised musician and educator with a wide range of experiences in the music industry including international and national touring, recording, videography, producing, songwriting, performing, and teaching. Some of his recording and performing credits include Benny Golson, John Legend, Jhene Aiko, Tia Carrere, Katisse Buckingham, Tierney Sutton, and Julian Le. He holds a Master’s of Music Education from the University of Florida, a Bachelor’s of Arts in Jazz Performance from CSU Northridge, and is a proud alumni of Rio Band. Since moving back to Sacramento in 2021, he has fully invested himself in music education and is committed to upholding the excellence of Rio Band.