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

Weekly Wrap-Up – 8/28/2019

by Rob Reyes | Aug 29, 2019 | (old)Color Guard, Concert Band, Ensembles, Jazz Band, Marching Band / Color Guard, News, Orchestra, Parents, Students, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble

Three weeks are almost under our belt and guess what - its time for the performances to start! Here are some reminders for this week and next, so please take the time to review the information. Schedule Reminders For this week: Aug 29 (Thursday)Guard...

Volunteering Update – Bingo Shifts

by Rob Reyes | Aug 28, 2019 | (old)Color Guard, (old)Percussion, Concert Band, Ensembles, Jazz Band, Marching Band / Color Guard, News, Orchestra, Parents, Students, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble

Our sign-ups for the Bingo shifts are now posted on the website. It is important to remember that every family in every ensemble (Marching Band, Color Guard, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz A, Jazz B and Orchestra) are being asked to volunteer at...

August – General Band Booster Meeting

by Rob Reyes | Aug 14, 2019 | (old)Color Guard, Concert Band, Ensembles, Jazz Band, Marching Band / Color Guard, News, Orchestra, Parents, Students, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble

Hope the kids are getting into the swing of things with school - hard to believe they are back in school already!!!It is also hard to believe that our FIRST General Band Booster Meeting is this Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 7:00pm-8:00pm in Room C-6. This is your...