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AUDITION RESULTS 2026-2027

We are excited to release results for the next school year. Before you view the results, please keep the following in mind:
  1. Earning a spot in the same orchestra again does not indicate failure. In fact, even within each of our six string orchestras, there is quite a bit of variance from the “top” of each section to the “bottom.”
  2. At OTHS directors pour their hearts and souls into each orchestra, regardless of level, to create the strongest group of musicians possible. To that end, every orchestra at Tompkins is a great orchestra.
  3. This year, approximately 17% of students in orchestra earned a spot in the next orchestra up.
  4. Among freshmen:
                  23% made Phil/Cam, 
                  36% made Lyrica,
                  19% made Cambiata,
                  22% earned a spot in Sinfonietta or Sinfonia
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​Audition Results:
Tompkins Orchestras 2026-2027

AUDITION INFORMATION - AUDITION WINDOW CLOSED

Audition submissions/self-evaluations were due May 1st. 
​Audition Information 2026-2027

Etudes and excerpts for our sub non-varsity groups (Cambiata, Lyrica, Philharmonia, Camerata) can be found here. Recorded auditions for these groups was due May 1st. 

Sinfonietta/Sinfonia Audition Material (posted 5/1)
​Live auditions took place during current class periods for HS and when Mr. Porter visited JH campuses.
Audition Checklist
  1. Dress professionally.
  2. Record in landscape.
  3. Use good front lighting.
  4. Keep all recordings in one Google Drive folder.
  5. Set sharing to “Anyone with the link” or “Anyone in katyisd.org”.
  6. Follow the required naming format.
  7. Submit your folder link in the evaluation form.
  8. Check your email regularly in case we need to contact you.
  9. Do not delete your files until after evaluations are complete.

DONOR CIRCLE PROGRAM

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Our Donor Circle Program for the 2025-2026 school year has closed. However, if you know a business in the Katy area interested in becoming a supporter of the the OTHS Orchestra please share this information about our Donor Circle Program. The following link has all the benefits of membership in the program. The Tompkins Orchestra Friends booster club is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. See more information here.

UIL TEXAS CHAMBER MUSIC - STATE CHAMPIONS 2025

On April 29th our very own Horizon Quartet won the title of state champion at the UIL State Chamber Music Finals in Bastop, Texas. Members from left to right include, Crystal Yang (viola), Andrew Yang (cello), Arjun Chadupatla (violin 2), Jake Jiang (violin 1), and director of UIL Music Activities Gabe Musella. 

Class of 2025 TOF Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to scholarship winners Crystal Yang, Jake Jiang, Andrew Yang, Grace Miao, Audrey Kim, Kaye Chen, Srilakshmi Kuruvada, Wilson Teo, Karen Gutierrez, Neha Nadiger, Liem Bollo (not pictured)! We are grateful for your hard work and dedication to the Tompkins Orchestras.
UPCOMING EVENTS

July
27-20 Summer Sinfonia 2-4p
28  Freshmen Breakfast 8:30-10a
28  Swim Social 10a-12p
31  Officer Planning Meeting Day

August
1  Officer Leadership Day 9a-4p
10  Uniform Measure Day
12  First Day of Classes
13-14  Cello/Bass Care Clinics 3-4p
25  Poster Rally 3-5p
26  Mandatory Parent Mtgs
28  Registration & Fees Due

DOCUMENTS QUICKLINKS

Audition Information 2026-2027
Absence Form
Handbook 2025-2026​
Supply List 2025-2026
Event Calendar 2025-2026
​​Donor Circle Program
​Orchestra Friends Memberships
​​Letter Jacket Points Sheet
Post-Activity Release
​​​Uniform Policy
Music Vocabulary
Endorsements & Fine Arts
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