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Katy Independent School District
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ORCHESTRA AUDITION INFORMATION

We are excited to welcome the class of 2029 next school year (2025-2026). In preparation for your arrival we re-audition all members of the orchestra to best decide how to integrate your talent and skills. Please read the following information carefully (in order) to correctly prepare your audition.

     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)

If you are playing an audition for one of our two advanced orchestras please prepare your audition and fill out the self-evaluation form by May 1st as well. Mr. Porter will set up live auditions at your current campus towards the end of this semester.

UIL TEXAS CHAMBER MUSIC - STATE CHAMPIONS

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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 ORCHESTRA

​​Thanks 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 ORCHESTRA

A 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.​

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DONOR CIRCLE PROGRAM

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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 2024 TOF Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to scholarship winners Ray Cheng, Peter Song, Jonathan Bennikutty, Tiffany Luong, Disha Joshi, Erin Shen, Lydia Kang, Greydan Villano, & Ian Beamer (on phone screen)! We are grateful for your hard work and dedication to the Tompkins Orchestras.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

May
1  Audition Evaluations Due
1  Hosting Tays JH Orchestra
2  Officer Applications Due
8  Spring Concert 6:30p
9  Uniform Return Day
13  Fine Arts Signing Day
13  Hosting WCJH Orchestra
14  Graduation
15  Hosting CRJH Orchestra
17  Orchestra Banquet 5-10p
19  8th Grade Parent Night 7p
22  Last Day of Classes
22  Officer Work Day 12-3p
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DOCUMENTS QUICKLINKS

Absence Form
Handbook 2024-2025
Supply List 2024-2025
Event Calendar 2024-2025
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Donor Circle Program
​Orchestra Friends Memberships

​​Letter Jacket Points Sheet
Post-Activity Release
​​​Uniform Policy

Music Vocabulary
Endorsements & Fine Arts
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