Announcing the 2024-25 Season

 Riverside Baptist Church

1249 S Suber Rd, Greer, SC 29650

Foothills Philharmonic’s 25th season opener features Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The tales of the Arabian Nights come to life in this vivid symphonic poem. Foothills also performs The Overture to La Belle Hèléne by Jacques Offenbach - a musical spoof of the Greek myth of Helen of Troy. Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking are all absolutely Free.

The 25th season features an exciting repertoire that showcases world famous classical masterpieces. Come explore everything from classical and popular favorites to chamber music, and even a few selections you may hear for the first time!

 Riverside Baptist Church

1249 S Suber Rd, Greer, SC 29650

Hear the rollicking music of Respighi’s La Boutique Fantastique (The Magic Toy Shop) and the jazzy sounds of William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 2. Still’s symphony spins melodies that are sophisticated and slick, yet emotionally powerful. As a pre-Thanksgiving tradition, Foothills asks their audience to help Greer Community Ministries replenish their food pantry for needy families by donating canned goods at this performance.

Fairview Baptist Church

1300 Locust Hill Rd, Greer, 29650

NOTE: Our Christmas Pops Concert venue has changed. It will NOT be at Riverside Church. We have moved to a larger venue to accommodate the SRO audience we have had at recent Christmas Pops concerts. Of course there will be seasonal favorites but, at a Christmas Pops Concert, you never can tell what else will happen or what exciting guests will show up. The US Marine Corps Toys for Tots will be in attendance. Please bring a new toy to tonight's concert to help a child enjoy Christmas this year. Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking are all absolutely Free.

Riverside Baptist Church

1249 S Suber Rd, Greer, SC 29650

Designed for all ages, this symphony concert features classical favorites, musical surprises and audience interaction. Experience fun classics like “Mars” from “The Planets” and “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” Bring the whole family or just come with your inner child. NOTE: earlier start time -  6:00pm.  

The Music Club of Greenville will join us in the lobby where you can learn how they collect and refurbish instruments to give to deserving students as well as their other music student and teacher support services. Want to recycle an instrument to a deserving student? Bring it to the concert or let the representatives know. 

Riverside Baptist Church

1249 S Suber Rd, Greer, SC 29650

Experience the raw emotional power of Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece, Symphony No. 2 as Foothills performs this sweeping romantic symphony. You’ll recognize the third movement theme as the basis of Eric Carmen’s top forties hit, Never Gonna Fall in Love Again, and the jolly, raucous finale will bring down the house. More than 200 films and TV soundtracks have featured the works of Rachmaninoff including the closing scene of 2014 Oscar best picture “Birdman” which also uses the third movement theme.

Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking are all Free.

Loaves and Fishes will be in the lobby. Learn how they rescue surplus food and redistribute it, free of charge. Bring non-perishable food donations to the concert which will be delivered to agencies that make up Greenville’s food security network.

Riverside Baptist Church

1249 S Suber Rd, Greer, SC 29650

Children of all ages can try out musical instruments with teachers to assist them. There will be violins, violas, cellos, basses, flutes, clarinets, French horns, trombones, tubas, and lots of percussion instruments. Anyone who tries an instrument can enter the “Guest Conductor Contest.” The winner will conduct that evening's final concert piece.

Riverside Baptist Church

1249 S Suber Rd, Greer, SC 29650

You never know what will happen at a Foothills Pops Concert. Darth Vader might conduct, or ET could fly in on a bicycle! But, as always, there will be lots of tunes you’ll recognize. Stimulate your instant recall and see if you can name the tunes. Join us at the reception following the concert and get to know the musicians over food and conversation. Concert, reception and parking are all absolutely Free.

Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts

804 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651

Foothills Philharmonic celebrates summer with light classics and popular favorites -- the joy of music and the fun of the familiar. This summer concert is indoors. Afterwards, if weather permits, you can picnic in the park behind the Art Center. Bring your own picnic and lawn seating. Or if you prefer, have lunch at one of the great downtown Greer restaurants. The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free.

Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts

804 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651

Foothills Philharmonic celebrates summer with light classics and popular favorites -- the joy of music and the fun of the familiar. This summer concert is indoors. Afterwards, if weather permits, you can picnic in the park behind the Art Center.  Bring your own picnic and lawn seating. Or if you prefer, have lunch at one of the great downtown Greer restaurants. The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free. 

Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts

804 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651

In the intimate setting of a small music hall, Foothills soloists take the stage to wrap you in the embrace of a single voice. It’s a chance to experience how talented individual Foothills musicians are. The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free.

Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts

804 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651

In the intimate setting of a small music hall, the Foothills String Quartet takes the stage (2 violins, viola and cello) – a smooth blend of sound that is as delicious as a café latte on a cold morning. The ensemble showcases the wide range of styles and sounds that this combination of instruments can produce. The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free.

Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts

804 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651

In the intimate setting of a small music hall, Foothills Brass players take the stage show the range of brass instruments from crisp to warm – bright to mellow – powerful to

tender. And yes, brass players can make you weep. The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free.

Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts

804 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651

In the intimate setting of a small music hall, the Foothills Woodwind Quintet takes the stage. The flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn have a diversity of sound that will amuse, surprise and delight you. The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free.

Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts

804 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651

In the intimate setting of a small music hall, the orchestra breaks apart into small groups, each with a different sound and kind of music.

The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free.