Winter Concert – Band Info

February 4, 2016

The Winter Concert will be next Tuesday, 2/9 at 7pm in the Betty Miller Theater, located next to senior lawn at Rio.

Students should arrive by 6:30 for warmups, in the band room.
The dress code is formal- suit and tie for boys (don’t forget dress shoes and socks), and nice dress or suit for girls.
The order of performance will be ICB, ACB, HCB and the show should be over by 8:30pm. 

Thanks everyone, and we’ll see you here on Tuesday.

Josh Murray
Band Director
Rio Americano High School
Sacramento, CA
rioband.net

Rio Band News

January 29, 2016

Rio Band Families,
Four upcoming events:

  1. Next Tuesday, 2/2 our Pep Band will play for the basketball game. It is again the ‘Green’ Band’s turn. Please be in the band room by 6pm. 
  2. New Concert Added! Next Wednesday, 2/3 @ 7:30pm in the band room. Come see our Mingus Combo before they leave for NYC on the 11th. Two Arden MS combos will open the concert. 
  3. Our Winter Concert, featuring our three fabulous concert bands will be held on Tuesday, 2/9 at 7pm in Rio’s Betty Miller Theater. It’s free and open to the public. See you here!
  4. Our next Small Ensemble (Smamble) Night will be Wednesday, 2/10 at 7pm in the band room. 

Josh Murray
Band Director
Rio Americano High School
Sacramento, CA
rioband.net

Rio Band Events – Wednesday 1/26

January 26, 2016

Rio Band Families,

Two important events occurring January 26th –

  1. Drummer and Composer Bryan Carter will be a Guest Artist during 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods. All band students are welcome to attend each period, but will not be excused from their academic classes. 
  2. Our Pep Band is performing for the basketball game tomorrow night. It is a ‘Green’ game.  All ‘Green’ musicians are required to attend the game, or arrange for a sub. No exceptions. Please make sure to arrive to the band room by 6pm. The Green Band is also scheduled to play for the basketball game next Tuesday, 2/2.

Thanks everyone!
Josh Murray
Band Director
Rio Americano High School
Sacramento, CA
rioband.net