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
URGENT: Foothill Band Review Updates
Due to pending power outages planned by PG&E as a result of the Public Safety Power Shutoff, Foothill High School is projected to be impacted on Saturday October 26, 2019. As a result, the afternoon/evening Field Show Competition is being moved from Foothill HS to...
MidWeek Updates – Football and Band Review Schedule
We have to important updates for this week. Please make sure to update your schedules as appropriate. Weekly Schedule: Friday -October 25, 2019 Foothill/Amador Game*Due to the busy week, we have canceled our performance at the Foothill/Amador Game. Students...
45th Annual Foothill Band Review – Final Asks
The highlight of Foothills competition season - The 45th Annual FOOTHILL BAND REVIEW - is here - Saturday, October 26th! Be part of our amazing tradition, hosting over 50 middle and high schools at our 8:50am Parade, down Pleasanton's Main Street, concert competition...
Cookies, Volunteering, Cupertino, Shirts and More… Weekly Review
Cookie Sales Update Sales should be underway. The Orders and Money are due by Friday, October 25th. If you are having issues with the Google Form, it is perfectly acceptable to complete the online form and print it out, turning it into the band box. ...
Del Mar Band Review – Bringing Home the Trophies
The Foothill High School Band wants to thank all of our Parents for their help loading/unloading, providing food and supporting the Band in the Del Mar Review this last Saturday. The band was able to bring home some great recognition and start this season off with a...
Disney – Don’t Miss Out
Don't miss the chance to sign up for the Disney trip (without Late Fees!). Please turn your forms end to the Band Room mailbox by end of day Tuesday. Here is the contract and payment forms! Want more details, check out the Trip page. Highlights for Planning All...
Food Volunteer, More on Bingo and Volunteer Opportunities
First we want to send a BIG thank you to the parents that stepped in on Saturday night for Bingo. We had 10 volunteers show up and filled all of our slots - so to all those parents - THANK YOU. So now the additional ask.Food for Del Mar We have changed the approach...
Sign-up Time & Weekly Wrap-up – 9/20/2019
It is the time you have been waiting for… wait for it… Sign-up Time (oh and the Weekly Update). Our Adult Volunteer Sign up links have now been posted to the website. Volunteer Sign Up InformationFamilies can now sign up for the following events: Fall Band Review,...
Weekly Wrap-up – 9/13/2019
It is time again for another Weekly Wrap-up. Hard to believe that our first Band Review is only 3 weeks away (WOW). Here is the summary of the upcoming events: Schedule Reminders for this week (9/14-9/20)Sept 14 (Tonight): Jazz A is managing Bingo. If you want to...
Weekly Wrap-up – 9/7/2019
We are sorry that the Weekly Wrap-up is late (better late than never). I was traveling last week so I couldn't get the information out. Here is the summary: Schedule Reminders For this week (9/9-9/13):Sept 10 (Tuesday) – Marching Band Rehearsal...
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