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Katy Independent School District
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UPCOMING EVENTS

February
6  Solo & Ensemble Contest (OTHS)
13  The Masked Falcon
15  MNR 5-7p
17  TOF Board Mtg. 7p
19  Orch Social with THS
23  Hosting TJH Orch
25  Family Night


DOCUMENTS & FORMS
Absence Form
Handbook 2020-2021
​Supply List 2020-2021
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REGISTRATION & FEES
​Donor Circle Information
​​​​Practice Record
​Letter Jacket Points Sheet
Post-Activity Release
​​​Uniform Policy

Music Vocabulary
Endorsements & Fine Arts


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TMEA Audition Results

Congratulations to our 29 All-Region Orchestra members, our 17 All-Area Orchestra members, and OUR THIRTEEN ALL-STATE Orchestra members from the OTHS Orchestras. Mr. Porter and Ms. Mart are beyond proud of all your hard work and dedication to your craft. Job well done!

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Making a Difference in our Community

We are excited to be in a position to help our community that has supported the OTHS orchestra program in the past. Please see the linked email regarding our 2020-2021 spirit night that benefit our wonderful community.
     SPIRIT NIGHTS 2020-2021

Mandatory Parent Night - Video Premieres 9/3 - 7:00 PM

All current orchestra parents must view this presentation before registering their child. All forms and fees must be submitted by September 4th (Friday). Drive-by payment drop off service will be available for families that choose not to pay online.

WHY IS POSTURE SO IMPORTANT?

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Besides performing at maximum efficiency, body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success. Body posture shapes who you are.


DONOR CIRCLE PROGRAM

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Our 2019-2020 Donor Circle Program 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.


Science Says Lessons Were the Best Thing Your Parents Ever Did For You

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If your parents ever submitted you to regular music lesson as a kid, you probably got in a fight with them once or twice about it. Maybe you didn't want to go; maybe you didn't like practicing. But we have some bad news: They were right. It turns out that all those endless major scale exercises and repetitions of "Chopsticks" had some incredible effects on our minds. (Click through to read more)

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