Playathon Wrap-up

Rio Band Families, Our 35th Playathon was a huge success! Fantastic music, good community vibes, and above-projected fundraising all contributed to a wonderful event. A huge thank you to Hannah Oldfield and James Treadwell, our student and parent chairs, respectively as well as EVERY student and parent who had a hand in the organization, planning … Read more

Playathon Radio Interview

A radio interview with Josh Murray and members of the Rio Americano Band to talk about the 2016 Playathon aired on Sunday, November 1st and is available as a podcast on the iHeartMedia App (free to download!) beginning Sunday, November 1st.  The app runs on iPhone and Android.  Search for “That PSA Show”. You can also find … Read more

Important Playathon Information

Rio Band Families, Playathon is on Friday! Here’s lots of information you need to know (and this cool flyer): All band students are expected to check into the band room during 0 period on Friday. Please have all students here no later than 7:20. Students in a 0 period class should arrive at the usual … Read more

Playathon News

Our 35th annual Playathon is November 6th! The bands are practicing, and preparations are in full swing. It promises to be another fantastic Rio Band event. Here’s what you need to know: Please remember that Playathon is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year, and we count on the donations we receive to … Read more

Rio 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 order them online. There is a very short window for ordering, so make sure to handle it right … Read more