Orchestra

About the Foothill Orchestra Programs

The Orchestra Program has two programs: String Orchestra (9th Grade) and the Symphony Orchestra (10th-12th grade).

The Orchestras are under the direction of Erik Nishimori.

String Orchestra

String Orchestra is a performance-based ensemble designed for students with experience on violin, viola, cello, bass, or piano.  String and full orchestra music from all major music periods will be rehearsed, analyzed, and performed. Music theory and music history are part of the learning in the String Orchestra. The orchestra will perform at festivals, concerts, and community events throughout the year.

Symphony Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra is a performance-based ensemble designed for students with extensive experience on violin, viola, cello, bass, or piano.  Advanced string and full orchestra music from all major music periods will be rehearsed, analyzed, and performed. The orchestra performs at festivals, concerts, and community events throughout the year.

Latest Orchestra News

Foothill Music Updates – March 27, 2020

Here is the latest update from our Director, Efrain Hinojosa Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, Friends, and Families,I hope you are healthy and taking all precautions to keep everyone out of harm's way.  I just wanted to drop you a quick note and let you know that I...

Weekly Summary 3/1/2020 – Schedule

This is a big week for Band Families - not only do we have the Disney Trip, but we have the voting for Measure M.  Here are the top updates:  Weekly ScheduleMeasure MDisney TripJazz Night OutingTrophy Donations Weekly Schedule Monday - March 2Winter Percussion...

FHS Music Sponsorship for Winter Band Review

What is the FHS Music Sponsorship for Winter Band Review? We are looking for Corporate, Family, or Individual sponsorships for our upcoming Winter Band Review on March 28. Your sponsorship will fund ALL of our music programs and pay for the cost of our trophies for...

Student Education Walk Challenge this Saturday (Feb 1, 2020)

There are five weeks remaining until the March 3rd Election and absentee ballots will be received next week. We are encouraging student support to educate the community about the upcoming Bond Measure which will not only fund much needed repair and improvements to our...

Couple More Reminders 1/18/2020

We have 2 more items that were missed in the weekly summary.  Here are the 2 additional items: Disney Meeting: For those families traveling to Disney - there is a Disney Meeting on Thursday - January 23rd at 7pm.  Please mark your calendars. Dessert Dash: For those of...

Weekly Update 12/2/2019 – Winter Percussion, Holiday Parade and Pictures/Videos

Weekly Schedule  Monday - December 24-7pm Winter Percussion Clinic #2Tuesday - December 36-9pm  Winter Guard Clinic #1Wednesday - December 44-7pm  Winter Percussion rehearsal Thursday - December 56-9pm  Winter Guard Clinic #1Jazz A - Performance @...

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