The Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra (RYJO) was formed by Dr. Gordon Vernick in June 2011. RYJO consists of one big band and multiple jazz combos. RYJO exposes students to the full spectrum of jazz music and education. The students are selected through audition. Participating students have come from the many counties in the past, including, but not limited to: Fulton, Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, Clayton, and Fayette. Home-schooled students are also encouraged to audition.