Langley Orchestra

Congratulations to Audrey Goodner who took 2nd place at the prestigious Klein International Strings Competition Saturday-Sunday June 3-4 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Audrey was one of only nine semifinalists selected from 111 entrants up to the age of 23 for this annual international competition.

Semifinalists were required to perform a Bach unaccompanied work, a piece by Gity Razaz commissioned for the competition, and a major portion of the semifinalist’s chosen concerto. On Saturday, June 3rd, Audrey competed against 8 others including Julliard and Curtis students and graduates, and amazed the judges and audience, earning her a top 3 spot to advance to the finals. Audrey also won the Pablo Casals Prize for the best performance of the Bach work during the Semifinals round on Saturday. On Sunday, June 4th, Audrey performed brilliantly, earning her a 2nd place finish in this world-renowned competition, which includes a cash prize and several performance contracts.

CONGRATULATIONS AUDREY!!

Caroline Martell (violin):

Favorite memory: My favorite memory from Langley Orchestra is the night after we played in Carnegie Hall. I remember walking through Times Square in my dress in the rain and just being surrounded by the joy of my fellow orchestra members. Dancing in the Hard Rock Cafe with everyone is a memory I will have forever.

What do you love about Langley Orchestra? I love how welcoming and supportive everyone is, and the organization would not be the same without Doc. My best friends are from Langley Orchestra and many of them I would not have met otherwise.

Words of wisdom: Enjoy your time in the orchestra and appreciate Doc. Talk to as many people as you can, because your best friends could be from orchestra. 4 years flies by and I promise you will miss being able to take a break from the busyness of school and just play an instrument with your best friends. The trips are so much fun, but make sure you appreciate every day of rehearsal too.