Further Congratulations to Rio’s Musicians!

January 7, 2014

1. For the 5th year in a row, a Rio group has been selected as one of four national finalists in the Charles Mingus Festival, to be held at NYC’s Manhattan School of Music in February. Congratulations to- Lucas Bere, Mikey Escobar, Andrew Stephens, Jeric Rocamora, Josh Kravitz, Devan Kortan, Emma Hollis and Jacob Swedlow.
2. Kimberly Dunning (clarinet) and Emily Dunning (bassoon) have both been selected for the All-Northern California Honor Band.
3. Lucas Bere has been selected as 1st tenor saxophone in the All-State Jazz Band.

Rio Mingus Combo Accepted to Mingus Festival!

January 5, 2014

Help us congratulate the Mingus Combo for being accepted into the Charles Mingus competition in New York, Feb. 14-17! Strong work!

You can see the full press release and details by Clicking Here

CSUS Jazz Festival Details 12/14

December 13, 2013

 Warmup is 30 minutes prior to performance. Do not be late!

Event Map

10:30am- Jazz Workshop in Hinde Auditorium (University Union building)
11:15- Combo in Hinde Auditorium
1:30- FM in room 151, warmup in 223
2:30- PM in room 143, warmup in 205
3:30- Arden in room 151
4:30- AM in Recital Hall, warmup in 209
7pm-  Sacramento Jazz Orchestra (including Mr. Murray and Mr. Kiesner) w/ vocalist Jamie Davis

Admission to the festival is $10. Performers will be given a wristband for entrance next week.
If possible, please have students support other Rio groups with their presence.
Dress code is semi-formal. Suits/ties for boys. Dresses, skirts and blouses or classy equivalent for girls. Look sharp!