Oct 22
Congratulations to Doc and all three orchestras for great performances Tuesday evening at our Heroes concert! After rehearsals, students who opted into the preconcert dinner enjoyed “heroes” and time mingling with friends. Thanks to Hospitality Co-Chairs Amy Prewett & Nina Chee, and to all the volunteers who donated their time and food. For those who …
Oct 15
With only a few days left before the Heroes Concert, this week’s Connection newspapers included an article by Erika Li announcing the upcoming concert featuring music by Brian Balmages and Richard Meyer. Special thanks to Susan McQuade, alumni parent, for continuing to serve as the orchestra’s publicity liaison. The full newspapers can be accessed at …
Oct 12
A few reminders as we prepare for our fall concert next Tuesday, October 19th. First, all students are required to stay after school on concert day to attend rehearsal. The rehearsal schedule (on stage) is as follows: 3:00-3:45 Concert Orchestra (Freshman & Sophomore classes) 3:45-4:30 Symphonic Orchestra (Junior & Senior classes) 4:30-5:15 Philharmonic Orchestra 5:30-6:15 …
Sep 27
Don’t forget to turn in your coffee orders this week – due Thursday, September 30. Have your orchestra student bring it to school and put it in the red box in Doc’s room. There are 4 types of special roasts made only for the Langley Orchestra Fundraiser. Please see the order form below. If you …
Sep 17
Hope to see everyone at the car wash on Saturday, September 25th at the BP in McLean (1423 Chain Bridge Road – corner of Old Dominion) from 10:00-4:00. Parents can sign up to volunteer or provide food donations here. We welcome everyone to stop by and would especially appreciate volunteers willing to contribute old towels. …
Aug 23
It was great to see all the families who came out to the Orchestra’s Kick-off Potluck Picnic yesterday at McLean Central Park. Special thanks to our Hospitality Chairs Amy Prewett and Nina Chee, and for the many volunteers who helped to set up, keep things moving smoothly, and clean up afterwards. What a wonderful and …
Aug 20
The “Heroes” music has been copied, the orchestra room is set up, and Doc is excited to greet his first class, Period 1 Freshmen, on Monday morning. Thanks to all the families who attended Freshman/New Student Orientation – we hope it was helpful. A few quick reminders, especially to those of you new to Langley …
Aug 05
Dear Langley Orchestra students and parents, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Langley High School Orchestra for the 2021-22 Season! For those who do not know me yet, I have been directing the orchestra program at Langley High School for the past 20 years. Originally from the Great and Powerful nation …
Jun 02
Congratulations to Langley Orchestra’s fabulous Class of 2021. In spite of the many challenges this past year, you came together for one final fantastic concert 2 weeks ago at Wolf Trap, demonstrating that music will always endure. The senior song “I Will Survive” was perhaps the most fitting conclusion to all of the concerts this …
May 27
Congratulations to Erika Li for her fantastic article in this week’s Connection newspapers, titled “Orchestral Greetings and Farewells.” Erika’s article details the May 15th performance at Wolf Trap’s Meadow Pavilion and can be viewed in the excerpts below. In addition, Langley Orchestra’s Concertmaster Alyssa Kim is featured in a separate article for winning the Great …