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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

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

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

(Courtesy of the Sacramento Bee – June 25, 2019 ) BY CANDICE WANG When Josh Murray conducts the Rio Americano High School AM Jazz Ensemble, he doesn’t use a baton. After counting off the tune with a brisk “1, 2, 1, 2, 3…,” Murray exits center stage and leaves the students under the spotlight. “My … Read more