- “Symphony of 1,000,” on October 12. Open to ALL musicians, of any age or skill level. Please contact them directly if you are interested.
- The Causeway Youth Band Festival. Held at the Mondavi Center in November. There is a 7-9th grade band, and a 10-12th grade group. They will be directed by Dr. Tim Mahr. It’s been a great experience in the past, and should be again this year. This is by Director recommendation only. Follow the link to the informational letter, with the schedule. If these dates will ALL work for you, and you are interested, AND you are an advanced player on your instrument, please let me Mr. Murray know THIS WEEK. Also, print the form, fill it out and bring it to me by Friday. I will be putting together my list of recommendations soon. You will be notified in October if you have been accepted.
- American River College Honor Band. At ARC all day on December 5. Follow the link to the informational flyer. This is also by Director recommendation. Accepted students will be notified in November. Please let Mr. Murray know this week of any interest.
Rio Band Boosters have been trying, for years, to lobby the district for an auditorium for our school. On September 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Rio, District officials will be presenting, and answering questions, about Measure N School Bond funding that was passed last year. We need lots of Rio voices at the meeting to support our vision of a school auditorium.
Arden Middle School will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this September, with a celebration at La Sierra Park on the weekend of 9/13 and 14. Mr. Baker is putting together the musical component of the celebration. Current, former and alumni musicians are all welcome to participate. Detailed information is available in this Alumni Band Flyer. If you are interested, email Mr. Baker at rbaker1021@yahoo.com