| Foothills Philharmonic is the latest addition to Greenville's growing
cultural scene. FP is an all-volunteer orchestra made up of accomplished non-professional
musicians from Greenville, the Upstate, and from as far away as Atlanta, Georgia, and whose
mission it is to rehearse and give spirited performances of outstanding orchestral literature.
Current membership includes individuals from many walks of life: part-time
musicians, business and professional people, teachers, students, homemakers, and more. All of
FP's members, however, possess considerable training and experience on their performing
instruments. The orchestra is lead by Dr. Gary Robinson, a faculty member at Greenville's
Fine Arts Center, who is also the Director of Greenville County Youth Orchestra, and has lead
concerts with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Asheville (NC) Symphony Orchestra.
Membership in the Foothills Philharmonic is open to amateur and professional
musicians. (Amateur musicians must pass an audition that demonstrates their ability to
perform standard orchestral literature.) Musicians with an interest in becoming a member
of Foothills Philharmonic are encouraged to contact orchestra Director at (864) 232-0175.
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