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AUDITION INFORMATION

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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. More information regarding the online audition link will be posted soon. Recorded auditions for these groups is due by May 1st. 

Audition material for our varsity groups (Sinfonia, Sinfonietta) will be posted around May 1st when the all-state etudes are released.  

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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

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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.​

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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

April
13  Mandatory Trip Rehearsal 3-5p
17-19  NOLA Spring Trip
20  Senior MNR and Hand Printing
22  Senior Headshots
25  KYAC - Jordan HS
27  Officer Interest Mtg 3p
27  Banquet Ticket Sales Begin
28  Fine Arts Signing Day (Enrichment)
29  Scholarship Packet Released


DOCUMENTS QUICKLINKS

Audition Information 2026-2027
Absence Form
Handbook 2025-2026​
Supply List 2025-2026
Event Calendar 2025-2026
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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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