Langley Orchestra is proud to announce that two Saxon string players were selected to represent us this year. They completed a highly competitive video audition process, and now will participate in the virtual event that will be held during the last weekend of April: Otto Janke (senior) will play in the viola section for the first time this year. Alyssa …
Apr 01
New Student Auditions for 2021-2022
The Langley HS Orchestra is excited to welcome all string students to the 2021-22 season for what promises to be a much brighter year for music and performance. The orchestra program is comprised of five classes that rehearse separately but often combine into three orchestras for concerts, assemblies, and assessments. There is one section for …
Mar 24
JMU’s Spring String Thing (Free!)
James Madison University is offering a free virtual Spring String Thing (SST) on Saturday, April 10th from 12-6 pm for middle and high school students. Students choose which sessions to attend, with the event culminating in a concert by the JMU Symphony Orchestra. (This is the orchestra LHS hosted for a side-by-side concert in Fall …
Mar 18
Holiday Concert Recap
by Miles Yang and Francisco Yang A couple of weeks ago, the Langley Orchestra premiered their second virtual concert of the 2020-2021 school year, the Holiday Classics Concert, and after opening night, students and parents were able to give feedback in the form of concert reviews on what they enjoyed about the concert. Like the …
Mar 08
Senior Spotlights: Mihika Khubchandani and Chris Cheng
Mihika Khubchandani (violin): Favorite memory: Kennede, Margaret, and I used to have fashion shows in the bathroom after changing into our concert dresses. What I love about LHS Orchestra: I love the people in the Langley Orchestra and I was able to find some of my best friends in the past four years. Getting to …
Feb 27
“Holiday Classics” recording released!
Thanks again to the amazing work of senior cellist Riker Wilson and his tech team, Langley Orchestra’s 2nd virtual recording of the 2020-2021 school year premiered Saturday February 27th, 2021. The video can be viewed below or at https://youtu.be/pCbDxUHymfE. The accompanying concert program can be viewed or downloaded below. Congratulations to Doc, Riker, and all …
Feb 15
Senior Spotlights: Colleen Sherry and Misha Somogyi
Colleen Sherry (viola): Favorite memory: Visiting Doc’s farm for the picnic my freshman year (and getting to meet his chickens!) What I love about LHS Orchestra: It’s not only a break from the rest of your conventional classes during the day, but orchestra also allows you to explore new music and be creative in a …
Jan 25
Senior Spotlights: Olivia Kim and Arna Bhardwaj
Olivia Kim (violin): Favorite memory: One of my favorite memories was running through the aisles in banana costumes during the Halloween concert, but I also love the little moments like hanging out in the back room before and after class. What I love about LHS Orchestra: I love how Langley Orchestra has allowed me to …
Jan 13
Rotary Club Contest
Jan 05
Senior Spotlights: Francisco Yang and Riker Wilson
Francisco Yang (cello): Favorite memory: The bus ride to Toronto was definitely a good orchestra experience with lots of fun. What I love about LHS Orchestra: Performing music, talking with friends. A class where I can relax and still learn something. Words of wisdom: Just have fun and participate in some orchestra trips when you …