Orchestra
Update (11/13):
Our Winter Concert will be Tue 12/3 at 7:00 PM in the MPR
What You’ll Learn
Students will dive into the world of musical expression, exploring melodies, rhythm, and harmony as they explore new songs and techniques. With guidance from their band director, they’ll discover how practice and play come together to spark their own creative voice.
8-Week
Session
Starting September 20
Program Structure
Daily classes lead campers through painting, papermaking, and ceramics, with small class sizes that allow for plenty of personal guidance. Artist-educators create a balance of focused skill-building and playful exploration, ensuring each day feels both structured and surprising. At the end of the summer, campers share their creations in a celebratory art show.
What’s Included
A donation of $50 per student per program is requested but not required to participate. Make your donation here today! Your support helps us cover costs such as sheet music, books, instrument repairs, and the purchase of new instruments. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference—thank you for considering!
Eligibility
All 3rd-5th grade students are eligible to sign up for Band. Rehearsals will start the week of 9/8/25 and will be held in Mr. Henriques's room. If you have any questions regarding the schedule, please contact him at ahenriques@sjusd.org,
Location
The Music Room (Mr. Henriques's classroom by the MPR)
Schedule
MONDAY
Trumpet & Trombone
2:30 - 3:20 PMClarinet, Flute, & Saxophone
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2:30 - 3:20 PMTHURSDAY
Drums
2:30 - 3:20 PMFRIDAY
no classesMeet the Instructor
Eric Finley
Mr. Eric Finley started his musical training when he was eight years old. Since then, he has played with and served as concertmaster for many orchestras and ensembles in the Bay Area, including the Redwood Symphony, Nova Vista Symphony & the San Jose State University Symphony and Chamber Ensemble. He has also appeared as a guest violinist in early music ensembles throughout the Bay Area and the United States. Currently, Eric studies baroque violin with Carla Moore. He has also studied with Michael Sand, David Douglass, and Mary Lou Galen. Eric holds a BA in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University and an MA in Education from the University of San Francisco.
Orchestra DirectorFrequently Asked Questions
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Request Information
Thinking about enrolling? Curious which program might be the right fit? Or maybe you’d like to stroll the school and see the magic in person. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re here to help.