AUDITION INFORMATION

It's time to start preparing for the 2026-2027 school year. Back in January we released all of the audition information for the auditions that will be held at the end of the current school year. 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 is due by May 1st. 

Sinfonietta/Sinfonia Audition Material (posted 5/1)
Quick 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 is open! 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.

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. 

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.​

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

May
4  Scholarship Apps Due
5  Host Tays JH Concert
6  Spring Concert - 6:30p
7  Uniform Return Day
13  Host WoodCreek JH Concert
14  OTHS Graduation
15  Seniors' Last Day
16  Orchestra Banquet 5-10p
18  8th Grade Parent Night 7p
21  Last Day of Classes
21  Officer Work Day

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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