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 November 13, 2019 Side-By-Side Concert with JMU can be accessed below. Full video recordings of concerts for the 2021-22 school year are made by Bandman Music (bandmanmusic@verizon.net) and made available to our orchestra families.
About the Director
Dr. Scott McCormick, Langley Orchestra Director (nsmccormick@fcps.edu)
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 22nd year of teaching at Langley High School. Doc also directs the Chamber Orchestra and teaches Applied Strings and Pedagogy at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville. He is also a core member of the Washington Bach Consort, the area’s premiere baroque orchestra and chorus. Doc was honored to have received Langley’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award in 2018. Doc lives in Loudoun County with his wife, Rebekah, their children (affectionately known as his Doclings), Norah and Hugh, and a chocolate lab, Siamese cat, hummingbirds, and an award-winning flock of heritage breed chickens.