Rio Band Concert recordings now available

November 11, 2015

Rio Band Families,

The recordings of our Pops Concert from 10/6 and our AM Jazz Ensemble concert with Tom Peron are now available in our dropbox. Thank you to RABB for funding these recordings! 

Here’s the link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x7qyuf7m0g5subs/AAAmLWcgV3mRISQQ0iZ9j-fUa

Josh Murray
Band Director
Rio Americano High School
4540 American River Dr
Sacramento, Ca 95864
(916) 971-7512
rioband.net

Playathon Wrap-up

November 11, 2015

Rio Band Families,

Our 35th Playathon was a huge success! Fantastic music, good community vibes, and above-projected fundraising all contributed to a wonderful event. A huge thank you to Hannah Oldfield and James Treadwell, our student and parent chairs, respectively as well as EVERY student and parent who had a hand in the organization, planning and implementation of this tremendous undertaking. The cooperation and dedication of our band community is what truly sets us apart. 

We raised over $31,000 for the band program, thanks to pledge parties and the generous donations of our families and the community. At the All-Play, I announced the top individual earners, but due to a clerical oversight, one very important student was left out….

In second place overall, raising a total of #1,280.01- WILLIAM ‘THOR’ SNYDER!!

We all thank William and his family, and apologize for missing him at the All-Play. 

FOX 40 came out to cover the event- here’s a link to the news clip: http://fox40.com/2015/11/06/rio-americano-high-school-holds-35th-annual-disney-play-a-thon/
Thank you to Rocki and John Nelson for arranging tons of publicity for Playathon. 

We also have youtube links to the band performances, thanks to Nancy and John Parker:

ICB

Jai Ho – https://youtu.be/II0S21ydJ1E
Brave Song – https://youtu.be/Q690We8rwLA
Moby Dick – https://youtu.be/Ul451M0xSSA
Pirates of the Caribbean – https://youtu.be/Ph0dSSJn8Fg

ACB

Fantasia on the Dargason  –https://youtu.be/cvvwx5AuN78
If I Didn’t Have You (Toy Story) – https://youtu.be/ODS9jXSdFpg
Nessum Dorma – https://youtu.be/DpZAN8BgLtc
Pirates of the Caribbean –https://youtu.be/8Y_-dr5SEms

HCB

Fantasia 2000 Medley – https://youtu.be/jlvGm0FPE6k
Up Medley – https://youtu.be/taJs33ktNlY
Star War Medley – https://youtu.be/FUhC0YGc2yY
The Incredibles – https://youtu.be/WetwNGJihrs
Lion King – https://youtu.be/TBIXdQLhgqM

Jazz Workshop

I Wanna Be Like You – https://youtu.be/DaqbgQxoDcA
Everybody Wants to Be a Cat – https://youtu.be/XZz0xHCShB4
Cruella Deville – https://youtu.be/U0kkYseE5jQ 

FM Jazz Band

Minor Chant – https://youtu.be/8NePprU31Ls
A Nightengale in Berkeley Square – https://youtu.be/eO37e_2mIyE
Cold Duck Time – https://youtu.be/xj5L6Nikrv8
Serenade for a Cuck-Coo – https://youtu.be/zUsQ3D6wUjE

PM Jazz Band

The Flik Machine – https://youtu.be/eJtGuP_AQUo
The Mooche – https://youtu.be/s3z9oVzhznc
You’ve Got A Friend in Me – https://youtu.be/kloR-WYNYd8
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting – https://youtu.be/5kvG8Jf-OTI

AM Jazz Band

Happy Go Lucky Local – https://youtu.be/uozCqoBD1m8
Sophisticated Lady – https://youtu.be/j4tZzsc7osI
Rivers – https://youtu.be/HEv63js3YlQ
St. Louis Blues – https://youtu.be/dPr7d6f6UgY

Thanks Everyone! Happy week-after-Playathon!

Josh Murray
Band Director
Rio Americano High School
4540 American River Dr
Sacramento, Ca 95864
(916) 971-7512
rioband.net

Playathon Radio Interview

November 4, 2015

A radio interview with Josh Murray and members of the Rio Americano Band to talk about the 2016 Playathon aired on Sunday, November 1st and is available as a podcast on the iHeartMedia App (free to download!) beginning Sunday, November 1st.  The app runs on iPhone and Android.  Search for “That PSA Show”.

You can also find it on your browser as a podcast at:

https://www.iheart.com/show/139-That-PSA-Show/