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Rio Band Boosters have been trying, for years, to lobby the district for an auditorium for our school. On September 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Rio, District officials will be presenting, and answering questions, about Measure N School Bond funding that was passed last year. We  need lots of Rio voices at the meeting … Read more

Arden Middle School will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this September, with a celebration at La Sierra Park on the weekend of 9/13 and 14. Mr. Baker is putting together the musical component of the celebration. Current, former and alumni musicians are all welcome to participate. Detailed information is available in this Alumni Band Flyer. If you are … Read more

Our AM Jazz Ensemble returned from NYC late last night, after a fantastic five days participating in the Essentially Ellington Festival. Mr. Kiesner and I will be back at school tomorrow. Our thanks go out to the many of you who followed us on the live streaming webcast. Jeric Rocamora was featured nationally on the … Read more

We can hear all the Essentailly Ellington band performances live streamed. Go to the Essentailly Ellington Facebook page (link below) then click livestream. https://www.facebook.com/#!/EssentiallyEllington AM performs at Ellington on Saturday May 10 at 1:50pm East coast time  (10:50 pacific time) Then if Rio is picked to be one of the top 3 bands they play … Read more

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