New Member Information

Welcome!  We are excited that you have enrolled to be in the Instrumental Music Program at Foothill Middle School, and wanted to offer some information to help your transition to the program.

7th and 8th Graders new to the program

We welcome all students into our program, with or without prior experience.  If you are motivated, willing to practice, and enjoy working hard to achieve your goals then Instrumental Music is the place for you!  Please contact Mr. Ravina at ravinaj@mdusd.org for more information if you have an interest in joining the program.

If you have recently moved into the area and will be attending Foothill MS, then please consider joining our program!  We are confident you will benefit from being in our groups, and we will benefit from your participation and the unique skills you bring to our program.

Please fill out this information form so we can know what instrument you play or wish to play.

Student Information Form

Incoming 6th Graders

Click the link below for an Informational Flyer that may answer some questions you might have about Band and Orchestra in 6th grade.

Please fill out this information form so we can know what instrument you play or wish to play.

Student Information Form

Incoming 6th Graders - Band and Orchestra Newsletter - Foothill MS

Above is a slide deck and video with commonly asked questions about our Instrumental Music Program at Foothill MS.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN MUSIC

Some benefits of students enrolling in instrumental music class at Foothill MS are:

• Making new friends and connections

• Building confidence in themselves and their abilities as a musician

• Accessing creative modes of learning and expression

• Learning new and varied skills on an instrument

• Gaining valuable organization and time management skills through practice of method book exercises and music literature

• Strengthening skills in collaborating and working with peers

• Participating in on campus and off campus concerts

• Enjoying playing a wide variety of music

• Having the opportunity to try a new instrument not available in the elementary classes

• Being part of a community and team within the instrumental music program

Join today!  Contact Mr. Ravina at ravinaj@mdusd.org for more details.