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The San Juan School District is implementing new graduation requirements, starting with next year’s 9th graders. This change may necessitate a change in Rio’s daily schedule. These changes could have major implications for Rio Band. Read full text of Mr. Murray's description of these changes here.
Pops Concert – All concert bands perform. (free & open to all) We are looking forward to seeing everyone at tomorrow night’s Pops Concert, featuring our three Concert Bands. The show begins at 7 in the PAC. Free ice cream for ALL after the concert!
Marquis Hill Blacktet will be performing for our students 3rd and 4th periods
Rio Americano’s top jazz ensemble will perform jazz classics and modern compositions. The AM Jazz Ensemble has received countless awards, including national recognition as the 2017 Downbeat Magazine Best Large High School Ensemble. The band has performed at the Essentially Ellington Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Swing Central (Savannah, GA) and has traveled to perform for ... Read more
Rio Americano's Honors Concert Band will perform a joint concert with the USAF Band of the Golden West. The USAF Band of the Golden West is stationed at Travis Air Force Base and is the only active duty Air Force Band west of the Rockies. Its comprised of 60 talented and versatile Airmen-musicians under the command of Captain ... Read more