What is Playathon?

Playathon is a Rio Music tradition dating to 1981. It is our main fundraiser, a concert featuring all of our groups and a major community event. We perform for the public and reach out to our feeder elementary and middle schools. The money we raise buys music, instruments, supplies, provides travel opportunities, and generally allows Rio Music to continue as a first-rate program. Basically, it’s a blast for all!

All Rio Band and Orchestra students participate in Playathon, and it is a mandatory event. It is an important bonding experience for the students, and a major concert. Feeder elementary and middle school band students are invited to play along with the Rio bands in the afternoon. Parents are encouraged to attend the evening concert, featuring all of Rio’s concert and jazz bands. Food is provided for band students, and parent chaperones supervise the students throughout the entire Playathon. Specific themes and activities are developed year-to-year so that every year’s event is unique.