BEGINNING BAND - The beginning band is the first step into a larger musical world. In this class, you learn how to read music and play an instrument of the wind band. These include, flute, oboe, clarinet saxophone, trumpet, trombone and baritone.This class does not require an audition.
ADVANCED BAND - The advanced band is the major ensemble at Rio Norte. This group represents the school at all major school functions including the open house, back to school night, 6th Grade Jamboree, Valencia Showcase and the Turkey Bowl game. The ensemble also joins the Valencia High band to play for a football game. This ensemble also travels to Disneyland for a major music festival with an overnight stay at the Disney hotels. The year culminates with the band playing at the promotion ceremony for the 8th grade. The Advanced band has two performances. One in the Fall and the other in the Spring.
STRING ENSEMBLE - The Rio Norte String Ensemble is designed for the student who plays a string instrument such as Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass. In this class, we will concentrate on literature for the string ensemble. You must be a string player to participate in this class.
Teacher: Jeff Gilbert - email: jcgilbert@hartdistrict.org
website: http://www.rionortemusic.yolasite.com/
