Uncategorized

Dinner Dance was a great success with an amazing turnout and tremendous music and fun. Special thanks to Theresa Furlong and her family, Michael Wang-Helmke, the Gough family, the Nixon Family, the Cyr Family, James Treadwell and the many parents and students who helped out. And thanks of course to the Band directors and the … Read more

While we’re speaking of Leonard Bernstein… Jeric Rocamora has won Essentially Ellington’s Composition Contest! He will have his composition recorded by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) at their annual Essentially Ellington recording session. In addition, he will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a composition lesson with David Berger. Way to go Jeric! … Read more

Leonard Bernstein wrote the lyrics – “New York – New York’s a Wonderful Town…” and is it so true for Rio Band. Mingus Combo wins best combo and Spirit Award: For the second year in a row, Rio’s Mingus Combo has won the Charles Mingus Jazz Festival, held at Manhattan School of Music on Saturday. Andrew … Read more

We will hold a Small Ensemble night tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7pm in the band room. Come out to hear Rio students perform tunes by the likes of Cake, Charles Mingus, Hall & Oates, Louis Armstrong, Regina Spektor, Led Zeppelin and others. All are welcome. Junior Bassoonist Emily Dunning participated in the Nor-Cal Honor Band at … Read more

Interesting ongoing two month lecture series by Herbie Hancock…Click on Video as the lectures come online.. Check out the series here