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Jun 05
Our very own Audrey Goodner – Klein International Strings Competition Laureate!
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!!
May 31
Senior Spotlight: Caroline Martell
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.
May 27
Celebrating the Class of 2023 – Blazing Bows Concert
The Langley Orchestra ended the school year in style at the Blazing Bows Concert on Tuesday, May 23rd. The year-end western-themed concert celebrating the class of 2023 filled the auditorium to capacity, including many alums.
Concert Orchestra started off the evening with Aaron Copland’s Hoe Down, followed by William Hofeldt’s Speckled Hen Overture. The Junior Class, accompanied by a number of Langley Band students and several professional accompanists, started its set with Richard Meyer’s Legend of the Ghost Stallion. Hans Zimmer’s Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, followed by Elmer Bernstein’s The Magnificent Seven concluded the junior performance. Philharmonic Orchestra took the stage next, with a rousing rendition of The Cowboys Overture by John Williams and Ghost Riders in the Sky by Stan Jones.
Finally, the Class of 2023 took the stage, leading with an amazing performance of The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, featuring Wesley Chang on the electric guitar and Tim Kuanyshev on the electric bass, complete with whistling by members of the senior class. The audience was treated to a showcase of two Langley sopranos, junior Ashley Headrick and senior Catherine Knecht, during Ennio Morricone’s The Ecstasy of Gold. And after a presentation of a new violin case and Shutterfly book to Doc by the senior class, the audience enjoyed seeing the Class of 2023’s college destinations slideshow during the final piece of the night, Stayin’ Alive. Originally by the Bee Gees, this version of Stayin’ Alive was arranged by percussionist and Langley HS Class of 2011 alum Craig Hunter. The concert program and senior slideshow can be found below:
A special thank you to Rania Razek for her amazing concert photos. They have been posted to Shutterfly and along with her other photos, can be accessed via links from the photos page on this website.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!!