Band of the Rising Sun Tour 2004

The Reason
Read about why the Rio Americano Jazz Band toured Japan in the summer of 2004.

The Band
Find out about the "Japan Band," the group of musicians from the Rio Americano jazz ensembles who will be traveling to Japan.  Read their biographies and learn about their families and personal interests.

The Photos
Check out the photographs that were taken on the tour.

The Stories (PDF)
Read about the tour's most memorable moments retold by the students as documented by Brenda Smyth.