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Send us a text Get ready for an insightful and hilarious dive into the high-stakes world of competitive high school orchestra! Hosts Vicki and Rithik of the Tomkins Orchestra podcast welcome two special guests: Arjun, a successful senior violinist, and Dhruv, a freshman violist. In this must-listen episode, we break down the recent region orchestra auditions and look ahead to the upcoming area auditions. You'll also get some freshman perspective: Hear Dhruv’s "very novel perspective" on his f...

Send us a text What happens when the world of music and the world of yoga collide? Join hosts Vicki and Rithik as they welcome 10th-grade violinist Aaptika and 11th-grade violist Ojaswee to discuss their upcoming yoga relaxation session, a key event designed to help students prepare for the "very, very stressful" high school region orchestra auditions. Aaptika and Ojaswee, who have practiced yoga since they were four and seven years old respectively, delve into the benefits of yog...

Send us a text In this archival episode of the Tuning into Tomkins Orchestra's podcast (from 2024), we welcome Tompkins' graduated senior Mr. Jake Jiang, a four-time region orchestra member and three-time all-state musician. Jake joins the host and co-host Vicki to tackle one of music's toughest challenges: performance anxiety and choking moments during high-stakes auditions. Jake admits that nervousness is a natural feeling when you care about something, but he shares how focusing on the sha...

Send us a text Join co-hosts Vicky and Rithik for this quick catch-up episode, Generational Thoughts, as they reflect on how they’re doing and share their “big plans.” It’s officially October, the schedule is getting intense, but there’s still the rewarding feeling of being “proud of what you’ve done afterwards.” In this episode, they unpack the whirlwind orchestra calendar, featuring: The quest for TMEA, Region, and All-State auditions Preparing for the Masquerade Serenade concert at the end...

Send us a text Join hosts Vicky and Rithik as they welcome special guests Fiona and Andrew for a hilariously winding recap of the Tompkins High School Orchestra's social events! This episode dives into the behind-the-scenes antics and memorable moments from the Post Rally, Buddy Social, and Car Wash, with a sneak peek at upcoming events like the International Food Fest, Pie Day, Halloween Social, and White Elephant. Listen in as they recount the chaos of the Poster Rally with "too many poster...

Send us a text Join Vicky and Rithik on the Tompkins Orchestras Podcast as they welcome junior violinist Melinda and sophomore violist Yuna to discuss TV show scores. Inspired by the Emmys, this episode explores the powerful impact of music on our favorite series. The quartet dives into diverse scores, from the iconic cello work in Wednesday by Danny Elfman to the K-pop hit "Love Maybe" by Melomance from Business Proposal. They explore the "impending" and tone-setting music of shows like Seve...

Send us a text Get ready for a new season of the Tompkins Orchestras Podcast! Hosts Vicky and Rithik dive into the chaos of a fresh school year, spill the secrets behind senior traditions, and share all the wonderfully cringe-worthy moments that make orchestra life hilariously unforgettable. Support the show Follow us on Insta @tompkinsorchestras