2025-2026 ORCHESTRA PLACEMENTSBefore Viewing Audition Results – Please Read Carefully
As you prepare to review your audition results, we encourage you to keep the following in mind: All of our orchestras at Tompkins High School are excellent ensembles, and we take immense pride in the hard work, dedication, and progress of every student. Each group plays a vital role in our program’s success and in fostering musical growth. Remaining in the same orchestra next year is not a sign of failure. In fact, only 17% of our current members advanced to a different group this year. The vast majority will continue to grow within the same ensemble — a testament to how each orchestra continues to elevate its standards year after year. For example, just two years ago, many members of Lyrica struggled with three-octave scales. Next year, we anticipate those same challenges will be minimal thanks to the consistent development of the group. Looking ahead, please note that due to our performance schedule, Lyrica and Cambiata will be splitting rehearsal time between Ms. Marts and Mr. Porter more frequently. Finally, know this: we pour the same passion, care, and commitment into every orchestra we teach. We love working with each and every one of you and are excited for the music we’ll make together next year. Audition results can be found in the link below when they are live and ready to share: Orchestras 2025-2026 
ORCHESTRA AUDITION INFORMATIONWe are excited to welcome the class of 2029 next school year (2025-2026). The following audition information is listed here for reference. Recorded auditions were due 5/1 and live auditions for our advanced groups was closed on 5/22.
1. How Orchestra Auditions Work at Tompkins HS 2. Audition Requirements Handout 3. Audition Etudes for groups 3-6 (sub non-varsity) 4. Audition Etudes for groups 1-2 (Released May 1st) 5. Self-Evaluation Form (complete by May 1st) UIL TEXAS CHAMBER MUSIC - STATE CHAMPIONS
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.
WIZARD OF OZ ORCHESTRAThanks to our incredible pit orchestra for their incredible contributions to the show The Wizard of Oz. Bravo tutti and congratulations on being named a finalist for the Tommy Tune Outstanding Orchestra Award!
2025 TEXAS HONOR ORCHESTRAA heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support the Symphony Orchestra during their Honor Orchestra performances this year. It’s an incredible honor to be recognized as the best in Texas! Your directors have been truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of praise and congratulations for your outstanding performances.
A special thanks to all the parents for your unwavering support of these talented musicians in a public school setting. Words can’t fully express our gratitude—the joy and pride you’ve brought to all our hearts are beyond description. 
DONOR CIRCLE PROGRAM
Our Donor Circle Program for the 2024-2025 school year has closed! However, if you know an 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.
Class of 2025 TOF Scholarship WinnersCongratulations 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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
July 28-31 Summer Sinfonia 1-3p 29 Freshmen Breakfast 8:30-10a 29 All-Orchestras Social 10-12p DOCUMENTS QUICKLINKS
Absence Form Handbook 2024-2025 Supply List 2024-2025 Event Calendar 2024-2025 Donor Circle Program Orchestra Friends Memberships Letter Jacket Points Sheet Post-Activity Release Uniform Policy Music Vocabulary Endorsements & Fine Arts 
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