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