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Jan 14
Senior Spotlights: Ulaina Ahn & Bianca Harris
Ulaina Ahn (cello):
Favorite memory: The Danube River cruise on the Austria trip. I loved laughing with friends, and the lights were super pretty. #besttripever
What I love about LHS orchestra: Orchestra is a home for so many types of people, and I think that’s a testament to the connective power of music. It’s a great breather in a hectic day, and I love spending time with good people. Also, concert days are seriously some of my favorite days out of the whole school year.
Words of wisdom: Be nice to people wherever you go. Do things that bring you joy.
Bianca Harris (violin):
Favorite memory: My favorite memory from orchestra was the trip to Vienna freshman year. I made some of my best friends during that trip, and I enjoyed everything about it.
What I love about LHS orchestra: I love how much fun it is. I enjoy playing, and Doc makes everything upbeat and exciting.
Words of wisdom: Orchestra is really fun. You’ll make some amazing friends throughout your years in orchestra, and you’ll have the time of your life.
Dec 16
Whisked away to Russia!
On Tuesday, December 7th, Dr. Scott McCormick and the Langley Orchestra presented its Russian Winter Dreams concert. Prior to the concert, students dined on potato and beef pirozhkis and enjoyed Russian-themed treats in Langley Hall. Highlights of the concert included performances of music of famous Russian composers including Tchaikovksy, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Shostakovich, introductions by students taking Russian, and a reading and song by Langley’s iconic Russian teacher, Dr. Valentin Cukierman.
The concert recording link has been shared with orchestra families via e-newsletter and will also be made available in Schoology. Please note that only the first hour of the video can be streamed directly from the Dropbox account; to play the entire video including the “Mad Russian Christmas” performance, please be sure to download the file first. The concert program can be downloaded below.
For a fabulous write-up about the concert, please see this week’s Connection Newspapers for an article written by senior Philharmonic violinist Erika Li. Full versions of this week’s Connection Newspapers are linked: McLean and Great Falls.
Photos of the concert can be viewed at langleyorchestra.shutterfly.com. We would appreciate any photos you would be willing to upload to the site to share with our orchestra family!
Dec 03
Upcoming Russian Winter Dreams concert
A few reminders as we prepare for our winter concert next Tuesday, December 7th. First, all students are required to stay after school on concert day to attend rehearsal. The rehearsal schedule (on stage) is as follows:
| 3:00-3:45 Concert Orchestra (Freshman & Sophomore classes) | ||
| 3:45-4:30 Symphonic Orchestra (Junior & Senior classes) | ||
| 4:30-5:15 Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| 5:30-6:15 Dinner – Russian themed dinner for participating Food Fund students | ||
| 6:30-7:00 Hospitality and piano performances/Russian readings in Langley Hall | ||
| 7:00-8:30 Concert | ||
Second, all students need to wear formalwear (tuxedo or Langley black/green dress) with black closed-toe dress shoes for the concert. All students and audience members must also wear masks.
Finally, at our concert we will celebrate Ruth Donahue, Spring Hill Elementary’s Orchestra Director from 1988-2021, and her recent retirement.
Our fundraiser donut sales will begin at 3:25 pm (boxes of 1 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts for $10), and coffee can be picked up prior to the concert. Special thanks to all the families who have already signed up to donate food to our Hospitality tables — please consider signing up to bring something if you haven’t already at this SignUpGenius.