About the Orchestra
The Langley High School Orchestra is composed of five classes: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Philharmonic. The two underclass sections typically combine for performances as the Concert Orchestra and typically play at VBODA Grade IV level. The two upperclass sections typically combine for performance as the Symphonic Orchestra and compete at District Assessment at VBODA Grade V level. The Philharmonic class, open to students of all grade levels by audition, competes at VBODA Grade VI level and is eligible for Blue Ribbon consideration.
Sample excerpts from Langley’s most recent concerts can be found under Concert recordings.
About the Director
Dr. Scott McCormick (a.k.a “Doc” to his students) received his D.M.A. from Indiana University Bloomington in Music Performance and Literature (Viola). He is in his 26th year inspiring young musicians at Langley High School, where he leads an orchestra program of nearly 200 students across five ensembles. Doc has guided the program to top ratings at 18 consecutive District Assessments, earned recognition a national Mark of Excellence winner, and directed three performances at Carnegie Hall.
Known for cultivating student music passion, Doc has also received Langley’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in 2018 and 2025. In school year 2025-2026, Dr. McCormick received Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) Region 1 Outstanding Teacher Award, one of six finalist for the FCPS Outstanding Teacher Award.
Doc is also an Adjunct Professor at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville where he directs the Chamber Orchestra, Harp Ensemble and teaches Applied Strings. He has also been a longtime member of the Washington Bach Consort, the area’s premiere Baroque orchestra and chorus.
Doc lives on a small rural property in Western Loudoun County with his wife, Rebekah, and their children, Norah and Hugh, (affectionately known as the Doclings). Other residents of Doc’s homestead include a Siamese cat, a family of hummingbirds, and most recently an adorable English Springer Spaniel named Figaro. They also have an award-winning flock of heritage breed chickens, two of which have won the Grand Champion prize at the Loudoun County Fair Poultry Show. The most memorable winner, a Wheaten Maran hen named Lupine, performs a variety of tricks — including playing the xylophone.