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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

The Annual Rio Band Spring Concert is next Friday, from 5-10pm in the Rio cafeteria. All of the fabulous Rio Jazz and Concert Bands will perform, and the night will be capped off with an All-Play, senior recognition and presentation of awards to our outstanding musicians. Panda Express dinner is provided (courtesy of RABB) for … Read more

Recognitions/Awards: Jeric Rocamora has received a full tuition scholarship to attend the prestigious Berklee School of Music, in Boston. Andrew Stephens has been selected (for the second year in a row) to play in the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation All-Star Big Band. He will participate in a tour of Japan this summer. Juniors Jacob … Read more