Educate, enrich, and entertain the residents of the upstate The mission of the FOOTHILLS PHILHARMONIC is to enrich the lives of residents in the Upstate Region of South Carolina through quality performances of fine orchestral literature. Through outreach programs, our volunteer members work with young adults, the goal being to foster an appreciation and love for music and the arts. In conjunction with other organizations, we assist in fulfilling the needs of the community.