Rio Wear – Order Now!

Rio Americano Band Boosters’ T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Full-zip Hoodies & Caps are not only for band students, they are great for family members, alumni, and friends of band, too! Our slogan for this year is “Band Together.” Order Deadline is October 10, 2019 This year the t-shirts and sweatshirts are crew neck style WHITE with BLACK … Read more

Pledge Parties! What are they?

During the weeks leading up to Playathon on November 8th, various families host pledge parties.  Band kids gather at a student’s home, form groups, and walk the neighborhood, sharing their music along the way.  The kids talk about Rio’s music program and collect pledges too.  Dates, locations, and times are posted in the band room … Read more

Playathon 2019

We need parents to help with Playathon. In addition to general assistance, we are still looking for three parent chairs.  Please get involved and help us make this long-standing Rio Band tradition a success! First meeting will be at Monday, September 9th at 7pm in the Band Room. Contact Kelly Coplin with questions kelly@sneakers.net

Free Tickets to Disneyland

Help Rio Band earn FREE Disneyland Tickets   Disney Parks is celebrating volunteerism by offering up to 25 tickets to schools who create eligible projects. Since Playathon includes families from our school and our community, Rio Band can earn 25 free tickets to be auctioned off at Dinner Dance! We just need the names of … Read more

Welcome New Band Director – Mitch Evett!

Rio Band is pleased to introduce to all of you Mr. Murray’s new teaching partner, and our new Band Director- Mr. Mitch Evett. Mr. Evett will be teaching the PM Jazz Ensemble, Intermediate Concert Band, two piano classes, and co-directing Honors Concert Band .  We will be holding a meet-and-greet on Monday, August 12 at … Read more