Out of the Blue – A Capella Sensations from Britain visit Rio

February 6, 2018

Out of the Blue is Oxford’s premier all-male a cappella group, and the top a cappella group in the UK by number of championships. You may have seen them from their viral video hits, which have received over 15 million views on YouTube! Comprising students from Oxford University and Oxford Brookes University, Out of the Blue has performed on the West End and on Broadway, reached the semifinals of Britain’s Got Talent, and toured around the world to places including Switzerland, Canada, India, Hong Kong, and Japan.

The will be performing at the Rio Performing Arts Center on March 19, 2018. Tickets are available for $10.

Take a peak at their 2017 Charity Video

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR  – ON LINE SALES ARE CLOSED

Playathon 2017 A Huge Success!

November 13, 2017

Our 37th Playathon was a huge success and great way to showcase our students in the beautiful new Performing Arts Center. Fantastic music, good community vibes, and above-projected fundraising all contributed to a wonderful event. Thank you to our student and parent chairs, EVERY student and parent who had a hand in this tremendous undertaking. And, to the community members who past and present have been a part of the Rio Americano Band Program! The cooperation and dedication of our band community is what truly sets us apart. Over $32,000 was raised for the band program, thanks to the generous donations of our families and the community. Here is a sample of coverage on KCRA3.

24-24-24 for Rio Band

February 26, 2017

Thank you to everyone that made a donation for our 24-24-24 Fundraiser! As of last count, nearly $4,000 was donated by Rio Band Families, Alumni, and other friends of the Rio Americano Band Program! These gifts will be used to fund the purchase of instruments and equipment for the new Rio Americano Academic and Performing Arts Center opening in May 2017! If you would still like to donation, go here.