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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

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