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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. The kids represented us all very well. One of our groups- T.H.A.T. (ask them what it means) was selected as the top high school group … Read more

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- selected as a finalist. Solo Awards were given to- Mikey Escobar, Emily Dunning, Jacob Swedlow and Ryan Clark. Mikey … Read more

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 discussed options for improvements at Rio.  The Auditorium was selected as the preferred signature project by a landslide. However many band … Read more

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 packed, and we had a wall of kids in their green “Build It!” shirts standing in the back. … Read more

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. The Causeway Youth Band Festival. Held at the Mondavi Center in November. There is a 7-9th grade band, and a 10-12th grade … Read more