Two TCCHS Students Perform in Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band

Flute players Jeremy Tomlinson and Haley Orberson represent Todd County Schools at prestigious state-level event.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Two students from Todd County Central High School, Jeremy Tomlinson and Haley Orberson, were selected to perform in the 2026 Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band this past weekend in Louisville. The students spent four days rehearsing with other top high school musicians from across the state before giving a final performance at the Kentucky Center for the Arts.

Why it matters

Making the Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band is an immense honor for high school musicians, as only a select few students are chosen each year to participate in this prestigious state-level ensemble. This achievement highlights the strength of the TCCHS band program and the musical talents of these two young artists.

The details

Tomlinson was selected as the third chair flute, while Orberson earned the fifth chair flute position in the All-State Symphonic Band. The students spent the weekend in Louisville rehearsing under the baton of conductor Rodney Dorsey from Florida State University before giving their final performance on the same stage used by the Louisville Orchestra.

  • The 2026 Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band performances took place this past weekend in Louisville.
  • The students spent four days in Louisville rehearsing for the final concert.

The players

Jeremy Tomlinson

A student at Todd County Central High School who was selected as the third chair flute in the 2026 Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band.

Haley Orberson

A student at Todd County Central High School who was selected as the fifth chair flute in the 2026 Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band.

Heather DiPasquale

The band director at Todd County Central High School who expressed excitement over her students' prestigious All-State accomplishments.

Rodney Dorsey

The conductor from Florida State University who led the 2026 Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band in their final performance.

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What they’re saying

“All-State is one of the highest honors that a high school musician can receive in the state, and the band program is so excited these students earned this life-changing experience.”

— Heather DiPasquale, TCCHS Band Director (wektradio.com)

The takeaway

This achievement by the TCCHS band students demonstrates the strength of the school's music program and the dedication of its young musicians. Making the prestigious Kentucky All-State Symphonic Band is a remarkable accomplishment that will undoubtedly inspire other aspiring musicians in the community.